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2026 US Open Cup

2026 US Open Cup Quarterfinals Review: Home teams shine as World Cup break approaches

May 21, 2026 by TheCup.us Staff

Home teams all advances out of the 2026 US Open Cup Quarterfinals and into the final four.

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2026 US Open Cup Quarterfinals: Ben Lundt comes off bench to help St. Louis CITY eliminate Houston in PKs

May 20, 2026 by Tim Thomas

Marcel Hartel of St. Louis CITY SC celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal against the Houston Dynamo in the Quarterfinals of the 2026 US Open Cup. Photo: St. Louis CITY SC

After an early injury to St. Louis CITY SC starting goalkeeper Roman Bürki, the day was saved by backup keeper Ben Lundt as CITY advanced over the Houston Dynamo 4-2 in a penalty shootout.

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2026 US Open Cup Quarterfinals: Orlando City dominate first half, cruise to win over Atlanta United

May 20, 2026 by Taylor George

Tiago of Orlando City SC reacts after scoring a goal against Atlanta United FC in the 2026 US Open Cup Quarterfinals. Photo: Orlando City SC

Orlando City dominated the first half with four goals and never looked back as they beat Atlanta United 4-1 to advance to the 2026 US Open Cup Semifinals.

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2026 US Open Cup Quarterfinals Preview: MLS teams battle for spot in final four

May 18, 2026 by Chuck Nolan Jr.

The Final Four for the 2026 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup will be determined with two games each on May 19 and 20.

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2026 US Open Cup Round of 16: Maxi Moralez of NYCFC voted TheCup.us Player of the Round

May 9, 2026 by Matt Mangam

Graphic: Frank Lanham | Photo: New York City FC

Moralez, who was voted TheCup.us Player of the Round, is the seventh player since 1995 — start of Modern Era — to record three assists in a single Open Cup game and the first since 2005.  

Filed Under: 2026 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, Featured Post - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2026 US Open Cup, New York City FC

2026 US Open Cup Round of 16: Blue no more, New York City FC finally beats Red Bulls to advance

April 30, 2026 by Michael Battista

Goalkeeper Matt Freese of New York City FC makes a save against Red Bull New York in the Round of 16 of the 2026 US Open Cup. Photo: John Perdicaro

It only took 12 seasons. New York City FC slayed the dragon and beat rival Red Bull New York, 3-1, on Wednesday evening in the 2026 US Open Cup Round of 16.

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2026 US Open Cup Round of 16: 10-man Colorado Rapids end Quarterfinal drought, beat Switchbacks in PKs

April 30, 2026 by Andrew Mosier

Colorado Rapids players celebrate after winning a PK shootout against Colorado Springs Switchbacks in the Round of 16 of the 2026 US Open Cup. Photo: Isaiah J. Downing/Switchbacks FC

A ten-man Colorado Rapids advanced to the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup Quarterfinals Wednesday night, topping USL Championship side Colorado Springs Switchbacks in seven rounds of penalty kicks after playing to a 2-2 draw in extra time at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park.

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2026 US Open Cup Round of 16: Houston Dynamo equalize late, oust Louisville City in OT

April 30, 2026 by Cristian Putallaz

Ezequiel Ponce of the Houston Dynamo celebrates after scoring a goal against Louisville City in the Round of 16 of the 2026 US Open Cup. Photo: Aldo Canale - Bayou City Soccer

Houston Dynamo FC erased a late deficit and surged through extra time to defeat Louisville City FC 2-1 on Wednesday night, rallying behind a dramatic equalizer from Erik Sviatchenko and a go-ahead strike by Ezequiel Ponce to advance to the US Open Cup Quarterfinals.

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2026 US Open Cup Round of 16: St. Louis CITY rally to beat Chicago Fire to reach first Quarterfinals

April 30, 2026 by Alex Campbell

Mykhi Joyner of St. Louis CITY SC prepares to shoot against the Chicago Fire in the Round of 16 of the 2026 US Open Cup. Photo: St. Louis CITY SC

St. Louis CITY SC advanced to their first US Open Cup Quarterfinal in the club’s young history on Wednesday night in Bridgeview, Illinois as they came from behind to defeat the Chicago Fire, 2-1. 

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2026 US Open Cup Round of 16: Columbus Crew beats One Knoxville to earn first Quarterfinal berth since 2010

April 30, 2026 by Tyler Fisher

Columbus Crew players celebrate after scoring a goal against One Knoxville SC in the Round of 16 of the 2026 US Open Cup. Photo: Columbus Crew

The Columbus Crew advanced to the quarterfinals of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup with a commanding 4-1 victory over One Knoxville SC on Wednesday night.

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U.S. Open Cup History

Ben Miller FC - 1920 National Challenge Cup champions

St. Louis’ US Open Cup legacy began in 1920 with Ben Miller FC

In front of 12,000 fans at Handlan’s Park in St. Louis, Ben Miller FC became the first team from the west to win the National Challenge Cup, defeating Fore River 2-1

  • 1935 National Challenge Cup Semifinals: After 29 days, Central Breweries win 3-game Western Final
  • 1995 US Open Cup: Rob Ukrop of Richmond Kickers voted TheCup.us Player of the Tournament
  • 1995 US Open Cup Final: Jeff Causey of Richmond Kickers voted TheCup.us Player of Round
  • 1995 US Open Cup Final: Richmond Kickers survive heat, beat El Paso Patriots in PKs to win title
  • 1995 US Open Cup Final Preview: El Paso Patriots hosting amateur Richmond Kickers in “El Sauna”

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