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2023 US Open Cup Semifinals: Messi leads comeback, Inter Miami wins PK shootout with FC Cincinnati

August 23, 2023 by Louis Roesch

Just days away from having won the Leagues Cup, Inter Miami’s 3-3 draw and PK shootout win opens the door for Messi to lift a trophy in yet another championship match.

Filed Under: 2023 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, Featured Post - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2023 US Open Cup, FC Cincinnati, Inter Miami CF, Lionel Messi

2023 US Open Cup Quarterfinals: FC Cincinnati reaches 2nd Semifinal after pulling away from underdog Pittsburgh Riverhounds

June 7, 2023 by Brandon Gee

FC Cincinnati used early goals in the second half to propel them into the US Open Cup Semifinals with a 3-1 victory to continue their record of not losing at home and advance in the competition.

Filed Under: 2023 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2023 US Open Cup, FC Cincinnati, Pittsburgh Riverhounds

2023 US Open Cup Round of 16: FC Cincinnati flips script with PK win in rematch with New York Red Bulls

May 24, 2023 by Michael Battista

The story of Tuesday’s Round of 16 match between the New York Red Bulls and FC Cincinnati was redemption.

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

2023 US Open Cup Round 4: FC Cincinnati take first match ever from NYCFC to advance

May 11, 2023 by Colton Coreschi

Alvaro Barreal of FC Cincinnati attempts to deliver a cross against New York City FC in the 2023 US Open Cup. Photo: Joe Guzy | FC Cincinnati

It was a beautiful spring night for the FC Cincinnati home faithful as the hosts broke their New York City FC curse, earning their first win against the only MLS opponent they hadn’t beaten.

Filed Under: 2023 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2023 US Open Cup, Brandon Vazquez, FC Cincinnati, NYCFC

2023 US Open Cup Round 3: FC Cincinnati scores late winner in revival of Dirty River Derby with Louisville City

April 28, 2023 by Benton Newman

Alvaro Barreal of FC Cincinnati prepares to cross the ball against Louisville City in the 2023 US Open Cup. Photo: FC Cincinnati

While FC Cincinnati’s roster has completely changed since the heyday of its USL Championship rivalry, Louisville City has retained a contingent of players well-versed in the intensity of this matchup.

Filed Under: 2023 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2023 US Open Cup, FC Cincinnati, Louisville City FC

2022 US Open Cup Round 4: Carles Gil’s historic hat trick helps New England Revolution cruise past FC Cincinnati

May 12, 2022 by Eric Casey

Players from New England Revolution celebrate after scoring a goal against FC Cincinnati in the Fourth Round of the 2022 US Open Cup. Photo: New England Revolution

The New England Revolution celebrated the 20th anniversary of the opening of Gillette Stadium in style, routing Cincinnati FC 5-1 in Round 4 of the US Open Cup that saw Carles Gil score the first hat trick in the history of the competition for his club. Cincinnati opened the scoring in the 12th minute, when […]

Filed Under: 2022 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup Tagged With: 2022 US Open Cup, FC Cincinnati, New England Revolution

2022 US Open Cup Round 3: Alvaro Barreal’s OT brace leads FC Cincinnati past Riverhounds

April 21, 2022 by Brandon Gee

FC Cincinnati Pittsburgh Riverhounds 2022 US Open Cup Luciano Acosta

FC Cincinnati earned its ninth win in 14 US Open Cup matches and the club’s first at TQL Stadium.

Filed Under: 2022 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup Tagged With: 2022 US Open Cup, FC Cincinnati, Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC

2019 US Open Cup Round of 16: Sam Fink’s stoppage time winner gives Saint Louis FC another MLS cupset

June 20, 2019 by Matthew Bird

Sam Fink of Saint Louis FC celebrates his goal against FC Cincinnati in a Round of 16 match in the 2019 US Open Cup. Photo: Saint Louis FC

With the win, Saint Louis FC advances as they become the first St. Louis team to reach the Quarterfinals since Scott Gallagher in 1993.

Filed Under: 2019 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup Tagged With: 2019 US Open Cup, FC Cincinnati, Saint Louis FC

2019 US Open Cup Round 4: FC Cincinnati edge former league rival Louisville City

June 14, 2019 by Brandon Gee

FC Cincinnati players celebrate a goal in a Fourth Round match vs. Louisville City in the 2019 US Open Cup. Photo: FC Cincinnati

FC Cincinnati eliminates former league rivals 2-1 on a 104th minute header by Kekuta Manneh.

Filed Under: 2019 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup Tagged With: 2019 US Open Cup, FC Cincinnati, Louisville City FC

2018 US Open Cup Round 4: Minnesota United ruins FC Cincinnati’s encore performance

June 7, 2018 by Brandon Gee

Minnesota United eliminated FC Cincinnati in penalty kicks in the Fourth Round of the 2018 US Open Cup. Photo: Brett Hansbauer/4th Floor Creative

After last year’s historic run to the quarterfinals and a roster built to compete again this year, FC Cincinnati’s run in the 2018 U.S. Open Cup came to an abrupt end in the fourth round, falling 3-1 via penalty shootout after a scoreless regulation to Minnesota United.

Filed Under: 2018 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup Tagged With: 2018 US Open Cup, FC Cincinnati, Minnesota United FC

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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
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  • 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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