After filing a protest against Los Angeles FC over the number of international players used in their quarterfinal loss, Portland Timbers have withdrawn their protest. US Soccer released the following statement on Friday night: “After a thorough review of the Portland Timbers’ official protest, it has been determined that the inclusion of additional foreign players […]
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2014 US Open Cup Semifinals: FC Dallas, Philadelphia Union battle for right to host the Final (preview)
Two teams streaking in the league will take a break from Major League Soccer play to contest a Lamar Hunt US Open Cup semifinal tonight in Frisco, Texas. Follow and use #USOC2014 on Twitter to join the conversation.
Philadelphia Union, FC Dallas winner will host 2014 US Open Cup Final after Men In Blazers coin flip (video)
US Soccer President Sunil Gulati’s coin flip during the special edition of the Men in Blazers live stage podcast at MLS All-Star events in Portland landed with tails showing, sending the title game to either Frisco, Texas or Chester, Pa.
Maryland Bays win first USASA Open Cup title, expected to qualify for 2015 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup
The Bays are the first Maryland-based team to win the USASA Open Cup Championship since the Baltimore Colts FC won the title back in 2005.
2014 US Open Cup Quarterfinals: Blas Perez’s hat trick sends FC Dallas to Semifinals, earns TheCup.us Player of the Round (video)
The award is voted on by TheCup.us staff and a select panel from the North American Soccer Reporters.
2014 US Open Cup Quarterfinals review: Three former champions, Philadelphia Union advance to Semifinals (video)
The Semifinals of the 2014 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup are complete with a trio of former tournament champions advancing to the Final Four along with the Philadelphia Union completing the all-MLS field.
2014 US Open Cup Round 4 review: New York Cosmos crushing Red Bulls headlines trio of MLS upsets on Day 2 (video)
For those who follow the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup for competitive and exciting games between various levels of play within the United States, the first two days of Round 4 have been for you. Three of the five games saw MLS teams eliminated by their lower division opponent. Of the five games, three of […]
2014 US Open Cup Round 4: New York Cosmos dominate Red Bulls in long-awaited Gotham Derby (video)
The Cosmos out-shot the Red Bulls 21-3 on route to a dominant 3-0 win in front of an energized crowd of 9,364 at Shuart Stadium at Hofstra University.
2014 US Open Cup Round 4: Carolina RailHawks oust Chivas USA again as rookie GK plays hero in PK shootout (video)
For the second time in three years, the Carolina RailHawks have eliminated Chivas USA at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, NC. Rookie goalkeeper Scott Goodwin was the hero, making 11 saves, including three stops in the penalty kick shootout.
2014 US Open Cup Round 4: Atlanta Silverbacks earn first MLS upset, stun Real Salt Lake with late goal (video)
The NASL’s Atlanta Silverbacks overcame a shaky start to dominate and defeat Major League Soccer’s Real Salt Lake 2-1 in the Fourth Round of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. For the Silverbacks, it was their first-ever upset of an MLS team, and earning them their first trip beyond Round 4.