Sporting KC extended their home unbeaten streak in US Open Cup play to 15 games with a 2-1 extra time win over FC Dallas.
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2017 US Open Cup Quarterfinals preview: Two of MLS’ best square off as Sporting KC hosts FC Dallas (Live Video)
When Sporting KC and FC Dallas meet in the Quarterfinal round of the 2017 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup on Tuesday night, it will be a matchup of the top two teams in the MLS Western Conference.
2016 US Open Cup: Record-breaking Mauro Diaz ends FC Dallas’ title drought, named TheCup.us Player of the Tournament
With two goals and five assists, Diaz became the first FC Dallas player and the first Argentine to earn Player of the Tournament honors.
2016 US Open Cup Final: Mauro Diaz helps FC Dallas beat Revolution to end 19-year title drought
Mauro Diaz was involved in all four goals as Dallas brings the trophy back to Texas after 19-year absence.
2016 US Open Cup Final preview: Why FC Dallas or New England Revolution will lift the trophy on Tuesday
TheCup.us takes a look at why FC Dallas will win Tuesday’s US Open Cup Final and why New England Revolution will lift the trophy.
2016 US Open Cup Quarterfinals: Fabian Castillo’s stoppage time winner stuns Houston Dynamo, sends FC Dallas to Semifinals
For the ninth time in team history, FC Dallas has reached the final four.
Fourth Round fun facts: Notable upsets, things you should know about Round 4
To date, the Open Cup has only had a Fourth Round six times (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2012, 2013).
2013 US Open Cup Quarterfinals: Portland Timbers survive late scare, beat FC Dallas to reach first Semifinals (video)
Dallas would pull within one and hit the woodwork on the game’s final play as Portland would hang on to reach their first US Open Cup semifinal in club history.
2013 US Open Cup Fourth Round: More Michel set pieces help FC Dallas win ‘Texas Derby,’ reach quarterfinals
Brazilian midfielder Michel worked his magic again on Wednesday night, bending in two decisive free kicks, both of which led to Kenny Cooper goals, as FC Dallas cruised past rival Houston Dynamo 3-0 at FC Dallas Stadium to reach the U.S. Open Cup quarterfinals for the second time in three seasons.
Things you should know about the Semifinals of the US Open Cup
Since 1996, only six teams have advanced to the Semifinals after beginning play in the First Round. The Rochester Rhinos (2009), Charleston Battery (2008), Carolina RailHawks (2007), San Francisco Bay Seals (1997) and the Seattle Sounders who did it twice in 2007 and 2008. San Francisco remain as the only “third division” club (now the USL Pro) to advance to the final four during that span.