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.
US Open Cup History
Things you should know about the Second Round of the US Open Cup (Modern Era)
Who holds the Second Round attendance record for the Modern Era of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup? How many Open Division teams have won Second Round games? What was the most lopsided game? We have all of those answers and much much
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.
US Open Cup, National Challenge Cup history: Year-by-year
The National Challenge Cup was born in 1913 and crowned its first champion in 1914 (Brooklyn Field Club) and since then is the second-oldest continually operating soccer tournament in the world.
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.
2014 US Open Cup Round 1: RWB Adria advance for first time in Modern Pro Era, eliminate Detroit City FC in PKs
UPDATE: Vlad Baciu of RWB Adria earned TheCup.us Player of the Round RWB Adria has had their share of heartbreaks in their US Open Cup history. Wednesday, they were the heartbreakers, as they eliminated Detroit City FC on penalty kicks after a full time score of 2-2. “It was a great game. A great great […]