Since the expanded format in 1997, a PDL team has failed to reach the third round only four times (1998, 2002, 2007, 2008). The recent struggles can be attributed to the fact that in 2007, the format was changed so that all non-MLS teams began the tournament in the first round, unlike previous tournaments where PDL teams were matched up with USASA or other PDL clubs.
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After debut last year, fan-owned San Francisco City begins new US Open Cup quest
San Francisco City FC hosts El Farolito at 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25 at Kezar Stadium in San Francisco, Calif.
2015 US Open Cup Final: A look back at Philadelphia Union’s tournament history
After reaching the semifinals in 2012, and the finals in 2014, Philadelphia Union will look once again to join area teams Bethlehem Steel, Philadelphia German Americans, and the Ukrainian Nationals in the ranks of US Open Cup champions. Below is a review of the Union’s history in the tournament since the team began play in MLS in 2010.
The history of Philadelphia and the US Open Cup Final
Philadelphia area teams, both amateur and professional, have a long history of appearances in the final of America’s oldest national soccer competition, winning the US Open Cup 10 times.
Designated Players in US Open Cup: Evolution of DPs from David Beckham to Steven Gerrard, Philadelphia Union duo
Of the designated players who have played in the US Open Cup since 2007, a few of them have made significant impacts.
About the site: How TheCup.us became US Open Cup’s independent media outlet
Since 2003, TheCup.us (originally USOpenCup.com) remains the home for in-depth information and coverage about one of the best-kept secrets in American sports.
Jim Rally, co-founder of two-time US Open Cup champion Greek-American AC of San Francisco, passes away
Last Monday, April 13, Jim Rally, a towering figure in Bay Area soccer and US Open Cup history, passed away. He was 85. In 1949, Rally, then just 19 years-old, founded Greek-American Athletic Club with his older brother, John.
Biggest US Open Cup controversies, Part 2: NASL bails, World Cup tickets, buying home field and more
Most soccer fans know little about the rich history of the Open Cup, particularly the games other than those of the championship finals. Over the past few years, TheCup.us has dug up the details of those pre-Final tournament games, many of which have never seen the light of day.
Biggest US Open Cup controversies of last 100 years, Part 1: The Soccer War, boycotts, the ultimate sister kiss and more
Most soccer fans know little about the rich history of the Open Cup, particularly the games other than those of the championship finals. Over the past few years, TheCup.us has dug up the details of those pre-Final tournament games, many of which have never seen the light of day.
Over last 100 years, official name of the US Open Cup tournament largely a mystery
You wouldn’t think there would be a question like this, but what exactly has the official title of the tournament, currently known as the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup, been over the years?