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Player of the Tournament

1995 US Open Cup: Rob Ukrop of Richmond Kickers voted TheCup.us Player of the Tournament

December 29, 2025 by Josh Hakala

Rob Ukrop’s team-leading three goals led him to being voted TheCup.us Player of the Tournament for the 1995 US Open Cup.

Filed Under: Feature - History, Feature - Main, Feature Right - US Open Cup History, Rewind Series, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central, US Open Cup History Tagged With: 1995 US Open Cup, Player of the Round, Player of the Tournament, Richmond Kickers

2025 US Open Cup: Sam Surridge of Nashville SC voted TheCup.us Player of Tournament

November 18, 2025 by MaryBeth Zmuda

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.

Filed Under: 2025 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2025 US Open Cup, Nashville SC, Player of the Tournament

2025 US Open Cup: Who should be voted TheCup.us Player of the Tournament?

November 5, 2025 by Josh Hakala

All of the awards are voted on by TheCup.us staff, a select panel from the North American Soccer Reporters, and select backers from TheCup.us’ Patreon.

Filed Under: 2025 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2025 US Open Cup, Player of the Tournament

2025 US Open Cup: Ricardo Jerez of Chattanooga Red Wolves voted TheCup.us Lower Division Player of Tournament

November 1, 2025 by Tim Thomas

After a performance that came to symbolize the oddities and excitement of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup, Ricard Jerez of the Chattanooga Red Wolves has been voted TheCup.us Lower Division Player of the Tournament.

Filed Under: 2025 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, Featured Post - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2025 US Open Cup, Player of the Tournament

2025 US Open Cup: Who should be voted TheCup.us Lower Division Player of Tournament?

October 21, 2025 by Josh Hakala

Since 2006, TheCup.us has selected a Player of the Tournament. In 2012, the award was expanded to honor the top individual performer among the competition’s lower division entries. 

Filed Under: 2025 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2025 US Open Cup, Player of the Tournament

2024 US Open Cup: Cristian Olivera of LAFC voted TheCup.us Player of the Tournament

October 25, 2024 by Ignacio Cervantes

The Player of the Tournament 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) from TheCup.us’ Patreon team.

Filed Under: 2024 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, Featured Post - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: Los Angeles FC, Player of the Round, Player of the Tournament

2024 US Open Cup: Dembor Benson of El Farolito voted TheCup.us Lower Division Player of Tournament

October 19, 2024 by Abram Heredia

Two game-winning goals, one equalizer, and the opener on the road against bitter rivals. Dembor Benson balanced quantity and quality in a red-hot Open Cup campaign. Benson scored four goals in three games which saw him tie for top scorer in the tournament despite only making it to the third round. With a three-way tie […]

Filed Under: 2024 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2024 US Open Cup, El Farolito - CD Mexico, Player of the Round, Player of the Tournament

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: Juan Agudelo of Birmingham Legion FC voted TheCup.us Lower Division Player of the Tournament

November 15, 2023 by Kaylor Hodges

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. If you’d like to vote in this poll, please consider a pledge of $10 or more and help us continue to cover the US Open Cup each year and to also research its long history.

Filed Under: 2023 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2023 US Open Cup, Birmingham Legion FC, Player of the Round, Player of the Tournament

2022 US Open Cup: Rodrigo Lopez of Sacramento Republic voted TheCup.us Player of the Tournament

November 16, 2022 by William Hodges

The Player of the Tournament awards are 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: 2022 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2022 US Open Cup, Player of the Round, Player of the Tournament, Sacramento Republic 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
  • 1995 US Open Cup Final: Jeff Causey of Richmond Kickers voted TheCup.us Player of Round
  • 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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