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2022 US Open Cup Quarterfinals: Sporting KC routs Union Omaha to end Cinderella run, reach Semis

June 23, 2022 by Rich Flemings

Daniel Salloi of Sporting KC celebrates after scoring a goal against Union Omaha in the Quarterfinals of the 2022 US Open Cup. Photo: Sporting KC

Sporting Kansas City stole the show on Wednesday night, riding four second-half goals en route to a 6-0 victory over Union Omaha in the Quarterfinals of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup.

Filed Under: 2022 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup Tagged With: 2022 US Open Cup, Sportring KC, Union Omaha

2022 US Open Cup Quarterfinals: Previewing three intriguing matchups this week

June 21, 2022 by Chuck Nolan Jr.

The Sacramento Republic celebrate after the club's 2-0 home win over the San Jose Earthquakes in the Round of 16 of the 2022 US Open Cup. Photo: Sacramento Republic FC

Three of the four matches for the 2022 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup Quarterfinals will take place this week and feature some intriguing drama.

Filed Under: 2022 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup Tagged With: 2022 Quarterfinals, 2022 US Open Cup, LA Galaxy, Nashville SC, New York City FC, New York Red Bulls, Orlando City SC, Sacramento Republic FC, Sporting Kansas City, Union Omaha

2022 US Open Cup Round 5: Joe Brito of Union Omaha voted TheCup.us Player of the Round

June 21, 2022 by Rich Flemings

Joseph Brito of Union Omaha was voted TheCup.us Player of the Round for the Fifth Round of the 2022 US Open Cup. Photo: Union Omaha

The Player of the Round award is voted on by TheCup.us staff, a select panel from the North American Soccer Reporters, and select supporters who have pledged $10 or more to TheCup.us’s Patreon team.

Filed Under: 2022 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, Featured Post - Main, US Open Cup Tagged With: 2022 US Open Cup, Player of the Round, Round of 16, Union Omaha

2022 US Open Cup Round 5: Union Omaha upset Minnesota United, become first Nebraska team to reach Quarterfinals

May 26, 2022 by Rich Flemings

Union Omaha celebrate in the locker room after a 2-1 upset win over Minnesota United FC in the Fifth Round of the 2022 US Open Cup. Photo: Union Omaha

For the first time since 2013, a third division professional team is heading to the Quarterfinals after Union Omaha upset Minnesota United on the road, 2-1 in the Fifth Round of the 2022 US Open Cup.

Filed Under: 2022 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup Tagged With: 2022 US Open Cup, Minnesota United FC, Union Omaha

2022 US Open Cup Round 4: Union Omaha $25,000 richer after win over Northern Colorado Hailstorm

May 12, 2022 by Rich Flemings

Noe Meza of Union Omaha celebrates after scoring a goal against Northern Colorado Hailstorm FC in the Fourth Round of the 2022 US Open Cup. Photo: Union Omaha

It was a duel of the debutantes as Union Omaha and Northern Colorado Hailstorm FC fought for survival in their first appearance in the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. Union Omaha would prevail, winning 2-0 to advance to the Round of 16.

Filed Under: 2022 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup Tagged With: 2022 US Open Cup, Northern Colorado Hailstorm FC, Union Omaha

2022 US Open Cup Round 3: Union Omaha equalize late, upset Chicago Fire in PKs

April 20, 2022 by Joe Chatz

Union Omaha Chicago Fire 2022 US Open Cup Soldier Field

It took over 120 minutes and penalty kicks, but USL League One’s Union Omaha made their journey to Soldier Field and defeated Major League Soccer’s Chicago Fire

Filed Under: 2022 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup Tagged With: 2022 US Open Cup, Chicago Fire FC, Union Omaha

2022 US Open Cup Round 2: Union Omaha oust Des Moines Menace in battle of defending champs

April 6, 2022 by Rich Flemings

Union Omaha Des Moines Menace 2022 US Open Cup

An own goal by the Des Moines Menace delivered Union Omaha the club’s first US Open Cup win in club history.

Filed Under: 2022 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup Tagged With: 2022 US Open Cup, Des Moines Menace, Union Omaha

2022 US Open Cup Round 2, Day 1 Review: MLS Next Pro wins debut, one amateur side survives

April 6, 2022 by Chuck Nolan Jr.

Pittsburgh Riverhounds Maryland Bobcats 2022 US Open Cup

Here’s a look at all 11 Second Round matches from Tuesday

Filed Under: 2022 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup Tagged With: 2022 US Open Cup, Central Valley Fuego, Charlotte Independence, D'Feeters Kicks, Des Moines Menance, Detroit City FC, El Paso Locomotive, FC Tulsa, Indy Eleven, LA Force FC, Las Vegas Legends FC, Maryland Bobcats, Michigan Stars, New Mexico United, North Carolina Fusion U-23s, Orange County SC, Pittsburgh Riverhounds, San Antonio FC, St. Louis City 2, Tampa Bay Rowdies, The Villages SC, Tulsa Athletic, Union Omaha

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