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2022 US Open Cup Round 4: New York Red Bulls dominate young, rotated D.C. United

May 11, 2022 by Daniel Rebain

John Tolkin of the New York Red Bulls celebrates after scoring a goal againsts D.C. United in the Fourth Round of the 2022 US Open Cup. Photo: New York Red Bulls

In a Lamar Hunt US Open Cup Round of 32 matchup between two original MLS rivals, the New York Red Bulls came out on top, 3-0, against their hated foe D.C. United at Audi Field on Tuesday night. Luquinhas, John Tolkin, and Zach Ryan bagged goals against the three-time US Open Cup champions. Ryan Meara […]

Filed Under: 2022 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup Tagged With: 2022 US Open Cup, DC United, New York Red Bulls

2019 US Open Cup Round of 16: NYCFC overcomes early Wayne Rooney goal, beats DC United to reach Quarterfinals

June 19, 2019 by Sean Maslin

Players from NYCFC celebrate a goal against D.C. United in the Round of 16 of the 2019 US Open Cup. Photo: NYCFC

With the win, the Pigeons in blue become the first New York City-based club to reach the Quarterfinals since the 1999 Staten Island Vipers (A-League, Div. 2 pro).

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2019 US Open Cup, DC United, NYCFC

2018 US Open Cup Round 5: After lightning delay, Orlando City wins PK shootout with D.C. United

June 21, 2018 by Sean Maslin

Earl Edwards Jr. of Orlando City SC makes a save during the club's 2018 US Open Cup match against DC United. Photo: USA Today Sports Images

Some goalkeeping wizardry from Earl Edwards Jr. leads Orlando to a PK win over D.C. United to move on to the Quarterfinals of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup.

Filed Under: 2018 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup Tagged With: 2018 US Open Cup, DC United, Orlando City SC

2018 US Open Cup Round 4: D.C. United survive North Carolina FC in PK shootout

June 6, 2018 by Sean Maslin

David Ousted of D.C. United celebrates during the penalty kick shootout against the Richmond Kickers in the Fourth Round of the 2018 US Open Cup. Photo: D.C. United

After a very long road trip, D.C. United returned ‘home’ to the Maryland SoccerPlex on Tuesday night, defeating North Carolina FC, 4-3 in penalties in their first match in the 2018 US Open Cup.

Filed Under: 2018 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup Tagged With: 2018 US Open Cup, DC United, North Carolina FC

2017 US Open Cup Round 5: New England Revolution eliminate D.C. United for first time in 16 years

June 29, 2017 by Justin Churchill

The New England Revolution celebrate one of the team's two goals against D.C. United in the Round of 16 of the 2017 US Open Cup. Photo: David Silverman | New England Revolution

The New England Revolution used a strong mid-game surge to beat the visiting D.C. United on Wednesday night in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. The 2-1 victory sets up a quarterfinal match up against the New York Red Bulls in the Cup quarterfinals.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2017 US Open Cup, DC United, New England Revolution

2017 US Open Cup Round 4: D.C. United pulls away late to end Christos FC’s Cinderella run (video)

June 13, 2017 by Beau Dure

D.C. United scored three late goals to pull away from Christos FC in the Fourth Round of the 2017 US Open Cup. Photo: D.C. United | Tony Quinn

The amateurs from Baltimore put a good scare into D.C. United on Tuesday night, taking an early 1-0 lead and remaining tied through the 80th minute, but were unable to match Dallas Roma FC (2006) and Cal FC (2012) as true amateur clubs knocking off an MLS side in US Open Cup play. Lloyd Sam and Julian Buescher combined for three goals as United rallied to win 4-1.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2017 US Open Cup, Christos FC, DC United

2016 US Open Cup Round 4: Diego Restrepo helps Fort Lauderdale Strikers make history in PK win over DC United

June 17, 2016 by Jack Cumming

The Strikers eliminate a team from Major League Soccer for the first time in club history.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2016 US Open Cup, DC United, Fort Lauderdale Strikers, MLS, NASL

Things you should know about the Third Round of the US Open Cup

May 27, 2016 by Chuck Nolan Jr.

Since the expanded format in 1997, a PDL team has failed to reach the third round only four times (1998, 2002, 2007, 2008). The recent struggles can be attributed to the fact that in 2007, the format was changed so that all non-MLS teams began the tournament in the first round, unlike previous tournaments where PDL teams were matched up with USASA or other PDL clubs.

Filed Under: Feature - History, US Open Cup, US Open Cup History Tagged With: Arizona Sahuaros, Carolina Dynamo, Dante Washington, DC United, Everett BigFoot, Harrisburg City Islanders, Los Angeles Galaxy, Ocean City Barons/South Jersey Barons, Richmond Kickers, Roland Aguilera, San Diego Flash, Seattle Sounders USL, Things You Should Know, Virginia Beach Mariners, Wilmington Hammerheads

Things you should know about the Second Round of the US Open Cup (Modern Era)

May 17, 2016 by Josh Hakala

Kiley Couch of Dallas Roma FC (left) challenges for the ball against Romario of Miami FC during their Second Round match during the 2006 US Open Cup. Photo: Dallas Roma FC

Who holds the Second Round attendance record for the Modern Era of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup? How many Open Division teams have won Second Round games? What was the most lopsided game? We have all of those answers and much much

Filed Under: US Open Cup, US Open Cup History Tagged With: Arizona Sahuaros, Bavarian SC, Boulder Rapids Reserves, Cape Cod Crusaders, Carolina Dynamo, Central Coast Roadrunners, Chicago Fire PDL, Chicago Sockers, Dallas Roma FC, DC United, Des Moines Menace, El Paso Patriots, Fresno Fuego, Kirk Wilson, Miami FC, Michigan Bucks, New Jersey Stallions, Ocean City Barons/South Jersey Barons, Reading Rage, Seattle Sounders Select, Tampa Bay Mutiny, Things You Should Know, Worcester Wildfire

2015 US Open Cup Round 5: Philadelphia Union overcome early red card, rally to beat DC United 2-1 (video)

June 30, 2015 by Michael Berton

The Philadelphia Union overcame a red card and a 45-minute weather delay to defeat DC United 2-1 in the Fifth Round of the US Open Cup on Tuesday night.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2015 Fifth Round, 2015 US Open Cup, DC United, MLS, Philadelphia Union

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