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US Open Cup
2023 US Open Cup Round of 16: Chicago Fire continue quest for five with win over Austin FC
The Fire continued their journey towards a fifth Open Cup trophy on Wednesday night, going on the road to beat Austin FC 2-0 at Q2 Stadium.
2023 US Open Cup Round of 16: Real Salt Lake capitalizes on Rapids’ mistake to reach Quarterfinals
Jefferson Savarino dribbled uncontested from midfield after a sloppy Rapids turnover for the game’s only goal at the half hour mark.
2023 US Open Cup Round of 16: Birmingham Legion upsets 10-man Charlotte FC in front of record crowd
A solo goal from Prosper Kasim was the difference as Birmingham became the first Alabama club to reach the Quarterfinals in the 108-year history of the competition.
2023 US Open Cup Round of 16 Review: Two USL teams join MLS clubs in Quarterfinals
Led by back-to-back “cupsets” by a pair of USL Championship sides, it was a stunning and exciting Round of 16 in the 2023 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup on May 23 and 24. Round of 16 matches on Wednesday, May 24 included a pair of 1-0 home victories for two lower-level squads over MLS competition […]
2023 US Open Cup Round of 16: Pittsburgh Riverhounds make history with shutout of Columbus Crew
The Riverhounds had a record-breaking crowd at Highmark Stadium of 6,107 fans. Attendance has been up significantly this season.
2023 US Open Cup Round of 16: LA Galaxy blank reserve-heavy LAFC in El Trafico rematch
A nearly full-strength LA Galaxy side powered past a reserve-laden LAFC 2-0 Tuesday night, in a muted Open Cup version of El Tráfico at BMO Stadium.
2023 US Open Cup Round of 16: FC Cincinnati flips script with PK win in rematch with New York Red Bulls
The story of Tuesday’s Round of 16 match between the New York Red Bulls and FC Cincinnati was redemption.
2023 US Open Cup Round of 16: Corey Baird’s big night helps Houston Dynamo cruise past 10-man Minnesota United
Houston Dynamo FC forward Corey Baird scored a hat trick as the home side eliminated the Minnesota United FC from the 2023 US Open Cup Round of 16
2023 US Open Cup Round of 16: Stefanelli’s winner sends Inter Miami past Nashville SC, into Quarterfinals
Inter Miami CF punched their ticket to the Quarterfinals for the first time with a 2-1 home win over Nashville SC.