On Friday morning, the United States Soccer Federation announced the draw for the Semifinals and the Final for the 2017 US Open Cup.
FC Cincinnati
2017 US Open Cup Round 5: Mitch Hildebrandt of FC Cincinnati near-unanimous pick for TheCup.us Player of the Round
Mitch Hildebrandt has been having a US Open Cup run for the ages, culminating with his performance against the Chicago Fire in which he made 10 saves and stopped three out of four penalty kick attempts to lift FC Cincinnati into the Quarterfinals.
2017 US Open Cup Quarterfinals Preview: Underdogs Miami FC, FC Cincinnati fight for spot in Semifinals
In a battle of darling underdogs, the NASL’s Miami FC will host the USL’s FC Cincinnati Wednesday night in a 2017 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup quarterfinal.
2017 US Open Cup Round 5: FC Cincinnati blanks Chicago Fire, advances on PKs in front of another record crowd
After 120 minutes of scoreless soccer, Cincinnati won the shootout 3-1 sending one of the biggest crowds in tournament history into a frenzy at Nippert Stadium.
Cincinnati’s forgotten US Open Cup history
When one thinks of US Open Cup history, Cincinnati has never been the first city to come to mind. However, with ESPN shining the national spotlight on Nippert Stadium tonight for FC Cincinnati’s Fifth Round match against the Chicago Fire (MLS), one might be surprised to know that the Queen City’s Open Cup history started 87 years ago.
2017 US Open Cup Round 4: FC Cincinnati makes case for MLS with record crowd, win over Crew SC
More than 30,000 fans watch as Cincinnati’s Djiby Fall delivers a third consecutive game-winning US Open Cup goal.
2017 US Open Cup Round 3: Fall scores another game winner as FC Cincinnati edges rival Louisville City
This win marks the first time in club history that FC Cincinnati has moved on to the Fourth Round after bowing out, 1-0, to the Tampa Bay Rowdies in the Third Round last season. Cincinnati will host MLS-side Columbus Crew SC on June 14.
2017 US Open Cup Round 2: FC Cincinnati needs late OT goal to oust in-state NPSL champions
It took FC Cincinnati until the 117th minute of added extra time to break through, but the USL club found a goal off the head of returning forward Djiby Fall and put away the reigning NPSL champion AFC Cleveland.
2016 US Open Cup Round 3: Early goal advances Tampa Bay Rowdies past FC Cincinnati
The Tampa Bay Rowdies snap a three-game losing streak in the tournament and will play the Columbus Crew in Round 4.
2016 US Open Cup Round 2: FC Cincinnati becomes first pro team from city to earn Open Cup win
After 103 years, the city of Cincinnati has tasted victory in the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup.