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2023 US Open Cup Round 3: Who should be voted TheCup.us Player of the Round?
In the round where almost all MLS teams entered the competition, there was plenty of hope for lower division upsets and standout performances by players of all levels. Though there were only two upsets over the two nights of games, there were still plenty of excellent nominees for TheCup.us Player of the Round. Since 2006, […]
2023 US Open Cup Round 3: Nick Markanich’s OT winner sends Charleston Battery past Charlotte Independence
Nick Markanich of the Charleston Battery scored the game’s only goal in the 112th minute to send them to the Fourth Round.
2023 US Open Cup Round 3: Jonathan Lewis carries Colorado Rapids past Hailstorm to end USOC drought
The Colorado Rapids broke a seven-year Lamar Hunt US Open Cup winless streak Wednesday, rolling past the Northern Colorado Hailstorm 3-1 in Third Round play.
2023 US Open Cup Round 3: Portland Timbers overcome “hungry” Orange County SC to advance
The welcomed news of Blanco’s return, along with Tyler Clegg’s clutch play, and Jaroslaw Niezgoda’s continued form led the Timbers to the 3-1 win.
2023 US Open Cup Round 3: Seattle Sounders survive multiple comebacks by San Diego Loyal, win OT thriller
Seattle coach Brian Schmetzer: “I’ve seen a lot of games on this field and it was a pretty freaking great game.”
2023 US Open Cup Round 3: Sacramento Republic wins “gritty” battle with NorCal rival Oakland Roots
On Wednesday night, Sacramento Republic FC played host to Northern California USL Championship rival Oakland Roots in the Third Round of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup.
2023 US Open Cup Round 3: Real Salt Lake lights up extra time to win in Las Vegas
Damir Kreilach notched a brace, and Henderson native Danny Musovski added his first goal in an RSL uniform as time expired to help Real Salt Lake to a 3-1 win over Las Vegas Lights FC after extra time.
2023 US Open Cup Round 3: Late goal helps New Mexico United win rematch with Phoenix Rising
2023 US Open Cup Round 3: Farsi’s late winner sends Columbus Crew past Indy Eleven
With the Crew resting a majority of their starters, the home side was able to push for a 1-0 win, thanks to a late goal from Mo Farsi in the 83rd minute.