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Real Monarchs

2025 US Open Cup Round 1: El Farolito upsets MLS NEXT Pro team on road for 2nd year in a row

March 21, 2025 by Logan Chugg

Players from El Farolito (right) and Real Monarchs battle for the ball in a First Round match in the 2025 US Open Cup. Photo: J. Derick Fox

The Real Monarchs of MLS NEXT Pro played host to El Farolito of the NPSL on a chilly night in Herriman, Utah. Despite less than 30% possession and less than half of the passes completed than their opponents, El Farolito came out as underdog victors again. After a first quarter of hour that was dominated […]

Filed Under: 2025 US Open Cup, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2025 US Open Cup, El Farolito, Real Monarchs

2015 US Open Cup Round 3: Colorado Springs Switchbacks strike early, hold off Real Monarchs in lightning-delayed match (video)

May 29, 2015 by Robert Wilson

The Colorado Springs Switchbacks beat Real Monarchs 1-0 to set the stage for a Centennial State battle with the Colorado Rapids in the Fourth Round.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2015 US Open Cup, Colorado Springs Switchbacks, Real Monarchs, USL

2015 US Open Cup Round 2: Real Monarchs capitalize on Rough Riders mistake, win first cup match, 1-0

May 21, 2015 by Brian Venard

The matchup between the Long Island Rough Riders and Real Monarchs SLC was without a doubt skewed in favor of the latter, but you would have never guessed that after seeing tonight’s match. And while the Monarchs still pulled out a victory, it did not come easy for them.

Filed Under: 2015 US Open Cup, US Open Cup Tagged With: 2015 US Open Cup, Long Island Rough Riders, PDL, Real Monarchs, Second Round, USL

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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
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  • 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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