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2026 US Open Cup Round 3: One Knoxville eliminates D.C. United to earn first MLS upset

April 16, 2026 by Sam Brummitt

Babacar Diene of One Knoxville SC celebrates after scoring a goal against D.C. United in the Third Round of the 2026 US Open Cup. Photo: One Knoxville SC

One Knoxville SC continued its magical run in the 2026 US Open Cup after defeating DC United in penalties on a Wednesday night at Audi Field.

Filed Under: 2026 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2026 US Open Cup, DC United, One Knoxville SC

2025 US Open Cup Round 5: Jordan Farr of D.C. United voted TheCup.us Player of Round

June 10, 2025 by Justin Nunez

TheCup.us Player of the Round award is voted on by TheCup.us staff, a select panel from the North American Soccer Reporters and select backers (those that pledge $10 or more) from TheCup.us’ Patreon team.

Filed Under: 2025 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2025 US Open Cup, DC United, Player of the Round

2025 US Open Cup Round 5: Jordan Farr makes PK shootout history as D.C. United survives Charlotte FC

May 22, 2025 by Justin Nunez

Jordan Farr of D.C. United makes a save in the PK shootout against Charlotte FC in the Fifth Round of the 2025 US Open Cup. Photo: D.C. United

On a cold, rainy night in the nation’s capital, DC United outdueled Charlotte FC in a game that will go down as one of the most memorable in DC United’s long US Open Cup history.

Filed Under: 2025 US Open Cup, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2025 US Open Cup, Charlotte FC, DC United

2025 US Open Cup Round 4: D.C. United needs OT to beat Charleston Battery in Coffee Pot Cup battle

May 7, 2025 by Justin Nunez

Jared Stroud of D.C. United avoids a tackle against the Charleston Battery in the Fourth Round of the 2025 US Open Cup. Photo: D.C. United

The latest battle for the Coffee Pot Cup was settled late into the night on Tuesday in the nation’s capital when DC United outlasted the Charleston Battery in extra time by a score of 2-0.

Filed Under: 2025 US Open Cup, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2025 US Open Cup, Charleston Battery, Coffee Pot Cup, DC United

How a US Open Cup classic, locker room vandalism inspired fans to create Coffee Pot Cup

May 6, 2025 by Josh Hakala

Jim Gregory, president of Charleston Battery supporters group The Regiment (right), presents the Coffee Pot Cup to Sachin Shah after D.C. United's 2-0 win in the 2004 Carolina Challenge Cup. Photo: Mike Buytas

It remains one of the greatest games of the US Open Cup’s Modern Era but what happened after the game gets more attention than the instant classic that took place on the field.

Filed Under: 2025 US Open Cup, Feature - History, Feature - Main, Feature Left - US Open Cup history, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central, US Open Cup History Tagged With: 1999 US Open Cup, 2025 US Open Cup, Charleston Battery, Coffee Pot Cup, DC United

2023 US Open Cup Round 4: New York Red Bulls beat rival DC United again as new coach calls for “reset”

May 10, 2023 by Michael Battista

New York Red Bulls head coach Troy Lesnesne greets fans after his club's 1-0 win over DC United in the 2023 US Open Cup. Photo: New York Red Bulls

Playing on short rest, without a plethora of players, and with a new head coach, the New York Red Bulls’ win over their Atlantic Cup rival is something the team hopes changes the trajectory of its season.

Filed Under: 2023 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2023 US Open Cup, DC United, New York Red Bulls

2023 US Open Cup Round 3: With PK goal, PK save DC United edges Richmond Kickers as rivalry renewed

April 29, 2023 by Sam Luebke

Alex Bono of D.C. United celebrates after saving a penalty kick against the Richmond Kickers in the 2023 US Open Cup. Photo: D.C. United

Wayne Rooney’s gamble to play mostly young players paid off as D.C. United got past the Richmond Kickers 1-0 on the strength of a second half penalty kick.

Filed Under: 2023 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2023 US Open Cup, DC United, Richmond Kickers

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

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U.S. Open Cup History

Ben Miller FC - 1920 National Challenge Cup champions

St. Louis’ US Open Cup legacy began in 1920 with Ben Miller FC

In front of 12,000 fans at Handlan’s Park in St. Louis, Ben Miller FC became the first team from the west to win the National Challenge Cup, defeating Fore River 2-1

  • 1935 National Challenge Cup Semifinals: After 29 days, Central Breweries win 3-game Western Final
  • 1995 US Open Cup: Rob Ukrop of Richmond Kickers voted TheCup.us Player of the Tournament
  • 1995 US Open Cup Final: Jeff Causey of Richmond Kickers voted TheCup.us Player of Round
  • 1995 US Open Cup Final: Richmond Kickers survive heat, beat El Paso Patriots in PKs to win title
  • 1995 US Open Cup Final Preview: El Paso Patriots hosting amateur Richmond Kickers in “El Sauna”

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