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I-95 Quarterfinals: Best of New York-New Jersey vs. Philadelphia in US Open Cup history

July 7, 2025 by Chuck Nolan Jr.

The history of the US Open Cup is full of rivalries between cities. Los Angeles vs. San Francisco, St. Louis vs. Chicago, Philadelphia vs. New York. Put these games in the late stages of the tournament and some “instant classics” are created.

Filed Under: Feature - History, Feature - Main, Feature Left - US Open Cup history, Feature Right - US Open Cup History, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central, US Open Cup History Tagged With: Bethlehem Steel FC, Brooklyn Hispano, Kearny Scots, New York Giants, New York Hota, New York Red Bulls, Paterson Roma, Philadelphia Americans, Philadelphia Union, Robins Dry Dock, Scottish American FC, Ukrainian Nationals

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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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  • 1995 US Open Cup Final Preview: El Paso Patriots hosting amateur Richmond Kickers in “El Sauna”

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