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2022 US Open Cup Quarterfinals: Orlando City equalize late, oust Nashville SC in PKs to return to Semis

June 30, 2022 by Mike Gramajo

Orlando City SC players celebrate after winning a PK shootout against Nashville SC in the Quarterfinals of the 2022 US Open Cup. Photo: Orlando City SC

Rodrigo Schlegel scored in stoppage-time of regulation to send the Lions to extra time, and Pedro Gallese produced a game-winning save to lift Orlando City past Nashville SC 6-5 in penalties Wednesday night in the Quarterfinals of the 2022 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup at Exploria Stadium. 

Filed Under: 2022 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, Featured Post - Main, US Open Cup Tagged With: 2022 US Open Cup, Nashville SC, Orlando City SC

2022 US Open Cup Quarterfinals: Previewing three intriguing matchups this week

June 21, 2022 by Chuck Nolan Jr.

The Sacramento Republic celebrate after the club's 2-0 home win over the San Jose Earthquakes in the Round of 16 of the 2022 US Open Cup. Photo: Sacramento Republic FC

Three of the four matches for the 2022 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup Quarterfinals will take place this week and feature some intriguing drama.

Filed Under: 2022 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup Tagged With: 2022 Quarterfinals, 2022 US Open Cup, LA Galaxy, Nashville SC, New York City FC, New York Red Bulls, Orlando City SC, Sacramento Republic FC, Sporting Kansas City, Union Omaha

2022 US Open Cup Round 5: Nashville SC’s Hany Mukhtar scores late winner to end Louisville City’s home streak

May 26, 2022 by Benton Newman

Hany Mukhtar of Nashville SC (left) celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal in the 89th minute against Louisville City in the 2022 US Open Cup. Photo: Nashville SC

Nashville SC advances to the Quarterfinals of the US Open Cup for the first time in club history with a 2-1 comeback road win over Louisville City

Filed Under: 2022 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2022 US Open Cup, Louisville City FC, Nashville SC

2022 US Open Cup Round 4: Nashville SC rallies to eliminate defending champ Atlanta United

May 12, 2022 by AJ Wuest

CJ Sapong of Nashville SC celebrates after scoring a goal against Atlanta United in the Fourth Round of the 2022 US Open Cup. Photo: Nashville SC

Marking its first Lamar Hunt US Open Cup appearance as a Major League Soccer club, Nashville SC scored three unanswered goals to erase a 2-0 second half deficit to eliminate Atlanta United, 3-2, at GEODIS Park in extra time on Wednesday night.  Second half goals from Nashville midfielder Hany Muhktar and second half substitute CJ […]

Filed Under: 2022 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup Tagged With: 2022 US Open Cup, Atlanta United, Nashville SC

2019 US Open Cup Round 3: Charleston Battery withstands Nashville SC pressure, pitches shutout in PK shootout win

May 30, 2019 by Tim Sullivan

Kyle Nelson of the Charleston Battery (No. 3) challenges for a header against Nashville SC in a Third Round match in the 2019 US Open Cup. Photo: Jay Wilkinson | Nashville SC

The Charleston Batter, the last team from outside MLS to advance to the US Open Cup Final, kept their Open Cup dreams alive with a penalty kick shootout win over Nashville SC.

Filed Under: 2019 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup Tagged With: 2019 US Open Cup, Charleston Battery, Nashville SC

2019 US Open Cup Round 2: Nashville SC holds off pesky South Georgia Tormenta 2

May 15, 2019 by Tim Sullivan

Nashville SC players celebrate one of their three goals in the club's 3-2 win over South Georgia Tormenta FC 2 in the Second Round of the 2019 US Open Cup. Photo: Jay Wilkinson | Nashville SC

A matchup between a USL Championship side and a League Two team may look like a blowout before the game even kicks off, but that wasn’t the case tonight in the Nashville area. While Nashville SC still earned the win, South Georgia Tormenta 2 was able to keep the contest close throughout. In the end, it’s survive and advance, and NSC did just that with the 3-2 victory.

Filed Under: 2019 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup Tagged With: 2019 US Open Cup, Nashville SC, South Georgia Tormenta 2

2018 US Open Cup Round 5: Louisville City right at home with history-making win over Nashville SC

June 21, 2018 by Jonathan Lintner

Oscar Craig of Louisville City celebrates his goal against Nashville SC in the Fifth Round of the 2018 US Open Cup. Photo: EM Dash Photography

It’s become an all too common scene this summer for Louisville City FC. The defending United Soccer League (USL) champions bring their fans to Lynn Stadium, on the University of Louisville’s red-painted campus, and splash it with a bit of purple and gold.

Filed Under: 2018 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup Tagged With: 2018 US Open Cup, Louisville City, Nashville SC

2018 US Open Cup Round 4: Nashville SC’s first MLS upset adds to Colorado Rapids’ misery

June 7, 2018 by Michael Haney

Nashville SC advanced to the Fifth Round of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup with a 2-0 victory over the Colorado Rapids at Vanderbilt Stadium on Wednesday night.

Filed Under: 2018 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup Tagged With: 2018 US Open Cup, Colorado Rapids, Nashville SC

2018 US Open Cup Round 3: MLS-bound Nashville SC ousts Brilla to earn date with MLS team

May 24, 2018 by David Walker

Coming off a huge upset of Indy Eleven in the Second Round of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup, PDL’s Mississippi Brilla rolled into Nashville hoping to pick off another USL team. However, Nashville SC have yet to lose at home this year, and were looking to maintain the Cup momentum they earned last week when they defeated crosstown rivals Inter Nashville.

Filed Under: 2018 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup Tagged With: 2018 US Open Cup, Mississippi Brilla, Nashville SC

2018 US Open Cup Round 2: Nashville SC wins the inaugural “El Nashico” with Inter Nashville FC

May 20, 2018 by David Walker

Tucker Hume of Nashville SC scores one of his two goals against Inter Nashville FC in the Second Round of the 2018 US Open Cup. Photo: Nashville SC

Some local wag named this derby match “El Nashico”. It’s unclear if this nickname will survive – it’s actually unclear if Nashville will still have two teams after MLS comes to town – but for tonight it’s a rivalry.

Filed Under: 2018 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup Tagged With: 2018 US Open Cup, Inter Nashville, Nashville SC

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