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Seattle Sounders FC

2022 US Open Cup Round 4: San Jose Earthquakes oust CONCACAF champ Seattle Sounders in lengthy PK shootout

May 12, 2022 by Derek Brown

The San Jose Earthquakes celebrate after defeating the Seattle Sounders 10-9 in a PK shootout (after a 2-2 draw) in the Fourth Round of the 2022 US Open Cup. Photo: San Jose Earthquakes

One week removed from winning the CONCACAF Champions League and cementing themselves as the winningest tournament team in MLS history, the Seattle Sounders kicked off another tournament in a familiar setting at their home training facility, Starfire Sports Complex in Tukwila, Wash. The Sounders won three straight and four of six US Open Cups from […]

Filed Under: 2022 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup Tagged With: 2022 US Open Cup, San Jose Earthquakes, Seattle Sounders FC

Sigi Schmid: Greatest coach in US Open Cup history, dies at 65

January 7, 2019 by J.T. Alwin

Sigi Schmid of the Seattle Sounders FC is showered with champagne during his post-game preference after winning the 2010 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup championship.

Schmid passed away on Christmas Day, leaving behind a legacy not only of success on the field, but as an elite level scout who had an exceptional eye for talent.

Filed Under: Feature - History, Feature - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup History Tagged With: Los Angeles Galaxy, Seattle Sounders FC, Sigi Schmid

2018 US Open Cup Round 4: Sacramento Republic claim another MLS upset with OT win over Seattle Sounders

June 7, 2018 by Thomas Hodul

The Sacramento Republic FC defeated the Seattle Sounders FC of MLS in the Fourth Round of the 2018 US Open Cup. Photo: Sacramento Republic FC

For the second year in a row, the Sacramento Republic were able to pull off another upset in front of their home fans as they topped the four-time US Open Cup champion, Seattle Sounders FC, by a score of 2-1.

Filed Under: 2018 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup Tagged With: 2018 US Open Cup, Sacramento Republic, Seattle Sounders FC

2017 US Open Cup Round 4: Seattle Sounders win reserves-heavy rematch with Portland Timbers

June 14, 2017 by Nick Schiffler

Aaron Kovar of the Seattle Sounders celebrates his 3rd minute goal in the club's Fourth Round match against the Portland Timbers in the 2017 US Open Cup. Photo: Seattle Sounders

In 2015, the last time the Seattle Sounders met the Portland Timbers in the US Open Cup, the match featured a 3-1 Seattle home loss, three red cards and Clint Dempsey ripping up the referee’s notebook. This time around, the Sounders were able to enact their revenge.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2017 US Open Cup, Portland Timbers MLS, Seattle Sounders FC

2016 US Open Cup Quarterfinals: Late goals by Sebastian Lletget send LA Galaxy past Seattle Sounders, 4-2

July 21, 2016 by Dennis Pope

Lletget tallied twice in the final five minutes as Los Angeles Galaxy came from behind to defeat the Seattle Sounders, 4-2, in a quarterfinal round game at the Track and Field stadium at StubHub Center.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2016 Quarterfinals, 2016 US Open Cup, Los Angeles Galaxy, MLS, Seattle Sounders FC

2015 US Open Cup Round 4: Portland Timbers take advantage of Clint Dempsey meltdown, beat 7-man Seattle Sounders 3-1 in OT (video)

June 17, 2015 by Randall Hauk

In what will likely go down as one of the most-memorable matches in the contentious rivalry between Seattle Sounders FC and Portland Timbers FC, the visiting Timbers took advantage of a short-handed Sounders team in added time, delivering their hosts their first loss at Starfire Sports Complex.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2015 Fourth Round, 2015 US Open Cup, MLS, Portland Timbers, Seattle Sounders FC

Kings reclaim throne: Seattle Sounders beat Philadelphia Union in OT to win 4th US Open Cup title

September 16, 2014 by Michael Berton

Seattle etched its place in the annals of US Open Cup history, winning its fourth title, 3-1 over the Philadelphia Union in a thrilling extra time affair in the tournament’s 101st Final in Chester, Pa.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2014 US Open Cup Final, Philadelphia Union, Seattle Sounders FC

2012 US Open Cup Semifinals: Player of the Round Osvaldo Alonso sends Seattle Sounders back to the Final

July 30, 2012 by J.T. Alwin

Osvaldo Alonso’s tenacious play proved to be a thorn in Chivas USA’s side, and helped Seattle Sounders FC to become only the third team in the tournament’s 99-year history to reach the US Open Cup Final four years in a row.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2012 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup, 2012 Player of the Round, 2012 Semifinals, 2012 US Open Cup, Osvaldo Alonso, Player of the Round, Seattle Sounders FC

2012 US Open Cup Semifinals: Seattle Sounders make history by repeating it against Chivas USA (Video)

July 12, 2012 by J.T. Alwin

No team has ever won four straight tournament titles in the 99-year history of the US Open Cup, and to accomplish that, the Sounders will have to win it on the road. The Final will be hosted by Sporting Kansas City, who defeated the Philadelphia Union 2-0 in the other Semifinal, at LiveStrong Sporting Park on Aug. 8.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2012 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup, 2012 Semifinals, 2012 US Open Cup, Brad Evans, Cesar Romero, Chivas USA, Eddie Johnson, Osvaldo Alonso, Sammy Ochoa, Seattle Sounders FC

2012 US Open Cup Fourth Round: Champion Sounders end Cal FC’s dream run, 5-0 (video)

June 6, 2012 by J.T. Alwin

For the first 45 minutes, US Open Cup darlings Cal FC held their own against three-time defending champions Seattle Sounders. However, in the second half, the floodgates opened for the Sounders, as they poured onto the twine, rolling to a 5-0 win at Starfire Sports Complex in suburban Tukwila, Wash.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2012 Fourth Round, 2012 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup, 2012 US Open Cup, Andy Rose, Cal FC, Fredy Montero, Osvaldo Alonso, Seattle Sounders FC

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U.S. Open Cup History

Clint Dempsey of the Seattle Sounders FC is shown a red card during a 2015 US Open Cup match against the Portland Timbers.

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