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Houston Dynamo

2026 US Open Cup Round of 16: Houston Dynamo equalize late, oust Louisville City in OT

April 30, 2026 by Cristian Putallaz

Ezequiel Ponce of the Houston Dynamo celebrates after scoring a goal against Louisville City in the Round of 16 of the 2026 US Open Cup. Photo: Aldo Canale - Bayou City Soccer

Houston Dynamo FC erased a late deficit and surged through extra time to defeat Louisville City FC 2-1 on Wednesday night, rallying behind a dramatic equalizer from Erik Sviatchenko and a go-ahead strike by Ezequiel Ponce to advance to the US Open Cup Quarterfinals.

Filed Under: 2026 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2026 US Open Cup, Houston Dynamo, Louisville City FC

2026 US Open Cup Round 3: Houston Dynamo cruises as early red card dooms El Paso Locomotive

April 16, 2026 by Louis Roesch

Ondřej Lingr of the Houston Dynamo celebrates after scoring a goal against the El Paso Locomotive in the Third Round of the 2026 US Open Cup. Photo: Houston Dynamo FC

The Houston Dynamo advanced to the Round of 16 in the 2026 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup defeating the El Paso Locomotive 4-1 at Shell Energy Stadium on Wednesday night.

Filed Under: 2026 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2026 US Open Cup, El Paso Locomotive FC, Houston Dynamo

2025 US Open Cup Round 5: Austin FC “happy and motivated” after 3-1 win over Houston Dynamo

May 22, 2025 by Laura Gallo

Ilie Sanchez of Austin FC celebrates after scoring a goal against the Houston Dynamo in the Fifth Round of the 2025 US Open Cup. Photo: Laura Gallo

Austin FC made history Wednesday night, reaching the 2025 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup Quarterfinals for the first time after a 3–1 win over in-state rivals Houston Dynamo FC at a roaring Q2 Stadium.

Filed Under: 2025 US Open Cup, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2025 US Open Cup, Austin FC, Houston Dynamo

2025 US Open Cup Round 4: Houston Dynamo come alive in OT, eliminate Phoenix Rising

May 8, 2025 by Christian Candler

Houston Dynamo players celebrate after scoring a goal against Phoenix Rising FC in the Fourth Round of the 2025 US Open Cup. Photo: Houston Dynamo FC

In Phoenix Rising’s first match against an MLS team in the valley, Houston Dynamo ran away with a 4-1 win in extra time via a Jack McGlynn wondergoal, and Ezeqiel Ponce and Kowalcyzk tap ins. First half goals from Houston’s Felipe Andrade and Phoenix’s Dariusz Formella meant the USL-MLS matchup went to extra time, but Phoenix Rising couldn’t outlast the Houston onslaught.

Filed Under: 2025 US Open Cup, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2025 US Open Cup, Houston Dynamo, Phoenix Rising FC

2024 US Open Cup Round 4: Detroit City FC rallies to force OT, wins PK shootout to oust defending champ Houston Dynamo

May 8, 2024 by Louis Roesch

Detroit City FC players celebrate in the locker room after defeating the Houston Dynamo 10-9 in a PK shootout after a 3-3 draw in the Fourth Round of the 2024 US Open Cup. Photo: Detroit City FC

The Detroit City FC shocked the defending Lamar Hunt Us Open champion winning on penalty kicks (10-9) on Tuesday night in Houston after a 3-3 draw.

Filed Under: 2024 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2024 US Open Cup, Detroit City FC, Houston Dynamo

2023 US Open Cup: Andrew Tarbell of Houston Dynamo voted TheCup.us Player of the Tournament

November 16, 2023 by Louis Roesch

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The award is voted on by TheCup.us staff, a select panel from the North American Soccer Reporters and select backers from TheCup.us Patreon members.

Filed Under: 2023 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2023 US Open Cup, Houston Dynamo, Player of the Tournament

2023 US Open Cup Semifinals: Houston Dynamo need OT to survive RSL, return to Final

August 24, 2023 by Andrew Mosier

With two goals in extra time, the Houston Dynamo beat Real Salt Lake 3-1 to reach the US Open Cup Final for the second time in team history.

Filed Under: 2023 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2023 US Open Cup, Houston Dynamo, Real Salt Lake

2023 US Open Cup Quarterfinals: Houston Dynamo win in Chicago following offensive explosion

June 7, 2023 by Adnan Basic

Going into Tuesday night, the focus was mainly on the Chicago Fire. They were the ones at home at SeatGeek Stadium. They were the ones going after a historic fifth US Open Cup title. They were the ones who really needed a win. The Houston Dynamo did not care for any of that. They rocked […]

Filed Under: 2023 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2023 US Open Cup, Chicago Fire, Houston Dynamo

2023 US Open Cup Round of 16: Corey Baird of Houston Dynamo voted TheCup.us Player of the Round

June 5, 2023 by Louis Roesch

The 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) of TheCup.us’ Patreon team.

Filed Under: 2023 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2023 US Open Cup, Houston Dynamo, Player of the Round

2023 US Open Cup Round of 16: Corey Baird’s big night helps Houston Dynamo cruise past 10-man Minnesota United

May 24, 2023 by Louis Roesch

Houston Dynamo FC forward Corey Baird scored a hat trick as the home side eliminated the Minnesota United FC from the 2023 US Open Cup Round of 16

Filed Under: 2023 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2023 US Open Cup, Houston Dynamo, Minnesota United

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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

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