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.
Feature - History
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?
The First Cup: By boat or by train, Brooklyn Field Club, Brooklyn Celtic prepare for inaugural National Challenge Cup Final
TheCup.us introduces “The First Cup” series, which revisits the first running of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup (then known as the National Challenge Cup) that took place from the fall of 1913 to the spring of 1914.
The First Cup: Brooklyn Celtic cruises past Niagara Falls Rangers to reach inaugural National Challenge Cup Final (April 26, 1914)
TheCup.us introduces “The First Cup” series, which revisits the first running of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup (then known as the National Challenge Cup) that took place from the fall of 1913 to the spring of 1914.
The First Cup: Brooklyn Field Club edge New Bedford FC to reach inaugural National Challenge Cup Final (April 18, 1914)
TheCup.us introduces “The First Cup” series, which revisits the first running of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup (then known as the National Challenge Cup) that took place from the fall of 1913 to the spring of 1914.