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2022 US Open Cup Semifinals Preview: Underdog Sacramento face 4-time champs Sporting KC; Red Bulls, Orlando City seeking first USOC trophy

July 26, 2022 by Chuck Nolan Jr.

2022 US Open Cup Semifinals Preview

The Semifinals of the 2022 U.S. Open Cup have a little bit of everything in the four clubs seeking a spot in the Final. New York Red Bulls: The team that has struggled in the Open Cup since switching to the Red Bulls name, not only find themselves within reach of their first Cup championship. […]

Filed Under: 2022 US Open Cup Tagged With: 2022 US Open Cup, New York Red Bulls/Metrostars, Orlando City SC, Sacramento Republic FC, Sporting KC

2022 US Open Cup Round 5: Johnny Russell’s brace, leadership pushes Sporting KC past Houston Dynamo

May 25, 2022 by Liam Keating

Johnny Russell of Sporting KC celebrates after scoring a goal against the Houston Dynamo in the Fifth Round of the 2022 US Open Cup. Photo: Sporting KC

In their fifth US Open Cup meeting in the last six tournaments, Sporting KC edged the Houston Dynamo 2-1 in the Fifth Round.

Filed Under: 2022 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup Tagged With: 2022 US Open Cup, Houston Dynamo, Sporting KC

2018 US Open Cup Quarterfinals review: Protest drama, Chicago Fire end Louisville’s run, three first-timers advance

July 26, 2018 by Josh Hakala

2018 US Open Cup bracket through quarterfinals

When the dust settled on the 2018 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup Quarterfinals, all four home teams were victorious, leaving just one former tournament champion and three teams seeking to lift the trophy for the first time. The home team was victorious in all four games. The four-time US Open Cup champion Chicago Fire put […]

Filed Under: 2018 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup Tagged With: 2018 US Open Cup, Chicago Fire, Houston Dynamo, Los Angeles FC, Louisville City FC, Orlando City SC, Philadelphia Union, Portland Timbers, Sporting KC

2018 US Open Cup Round 5 preview: Round of 16 continues with two Saturday MLS games (video)

June 16, 2018 by Phil Naegely

2018 US Open Cup bracket

At 7 p.m. the Philadelphia Union will host the New York Red Bulls followed by the defending champion Sporting Kansas City welcoming FC Dallas to Children’s Mercy Park.

Filed Under: 2018 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup Tagged With: 2018 US Open Cup, FC Dallas, New York Red Bulls, Philadelphia Union, Sporting KC

2017 US Open Cup Quarterfinals: Inspired Sporting KC explode in OT to dethrone FC Dallas

July 12, 2017 by Alan Hainkel

Latif Blessing (right) and Benny Failhaber of Sporting Kansas City celebrate during a 3-1 win over FC Dallas in the 2017 US Open Cup. Photo: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports | Sporting KC

In a game filled with emotion, energy and sheer lunacy, Sporting Kansas City defeated the defending champion FC Dallas 3-0 in the Quarterfinals of the 2017 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup at Children’s Mercy Park.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2017 US Open Cup, FC Dallas, Sporting KC

2017 US Open Cup Round 4: Sporting KC’s strong lineup gets strong result vs. Minnesota United

June 15, 2017 by Alan Hainkel

Ike Opara of Sporting KC celebrates his goal against Minnesota United in the Fourth Round of the 2017 US Open Cup. Photo: Sporting KC

Sporting KC got two goals in the last five minutes of the first half and cruised to a 4-0 win over Minnesota United in the Fourth Round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup at Children’s Mercy Park on Wednesday night.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2017 US Open Cup, Minnesota United FC, Sporting KC, US Open Cup

Matt Besler leads Sporting KC defense to Open Cup title, named TheCup.us Player of the Round

August 16, 2012 by Josh Hakala

The Sporting Kansas City defense, led by Besler, only allowing two shots on goal in 120 minutes of play as the championship was decided by penalty kicks.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2012 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup, 2012 Player of the Round, 2012 US Open Cup, Matt Besler, Player of the Round, Sporting Kansas City/Kansas City Wizards, Sporting KC

2012 US Open Cup Final: Three stadiums in play to host this year’s championship game (UPDATED)

July 6, 2012 by Josh Hakala

The United States Soccer Federation announced the potential host sites for the 2012 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup Final. Philadelphia Union will face Sporting Kansas City in the Semifinals on Tuesday, followed by Seattle Sounders hosting Chivas USA.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2012 Final, 2012 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup, 2012 US Open Cup, Chivas USA, Philadelphia Union, Seattle Sounders MLS, Sporting KC

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