Northern California and Midwest clashes provided the round-of-16 upsets that make cup play intriguing, ensuring that the U.S. Open Cup competition isn’t just a replica of top-tier league play. Thirteen of the teams in action hailed from MLS, whose teams have won last 20 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cups. So the odds were against an […]
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Datebook: U.S. Open Cup round-of-16 schedule
Wednesday, May 25 Northeast Region: In Montclair, NJ NY Red Bulls vs. Charlotte FC, 8 pm. In Jamaica, NY New York City FC vs. New England Revolution, 7:30 pm. Southeast Region: Orlando City vs. Inter Miami, 7 pm. Louisville City (USL Championship) vs. Nashville SC, 7 pm. Central Region: Sporting KC vs. Houston Dynamo, 8:30 […]
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U.S. Open Cup draw: El Trafico among five first-time matchups in round of 16
The first Open Cup El Trafico derby and a meeting of the 2021 MLS Cup and Supporters’ Shield winners highlight the draw for the round of 16 in the 2022 U.S. Open Cup. The LA Galaxy and LAFC have played 14 times, including games in the MLS playoffs and MLS is Back Tournament, but they […]
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U.S. Open Cup: No upsets but plenty of comeback wins
The field in the 2022 U.S. Open Cup has been narrowed to 17 teams: 15 winners in the round of 32, plus Minnesota United and United and the Colorado Rapids, whose match will have to be played Thursday afternoon in St. Paul after heavy rains forced it to be postponed. All five MLS that played […]
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Results: U.S. Open Cup (Round of 32)
Tuesday, May 10 Orlando City 2 Philadelphia Union 1. (Goals: Kara 54, Perea 57; Findlay 77. Att.: 7,601.) D.C. United 0 NY Red Bulls 3. (Goals: Luquinhas 45+3, Tolkin 48, Ryan 68. Att.: 8,920.) Inter Miami 3 South Georgia Tormenta 1. (Goals: Lassiter 45, 83, Robinson 47; Sterling 88. Att.: 3,198.) Detroit City FC 1 […]
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U.S. Open Cup: First-year Northern Colorado Hailstorm and San Antonio FC pull upsets
Two more MLS teams fell in the third round of the U.S. Open Cup on Wednesday. The big upset was the first-year Northern Colorado Hailstorm’s 1-0 win before 19,301 fans at Real Salt Lake. The Hallstorm’s win gave USL League One teams a split in their first four meetings ever with MLS clubs. The defending […]
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U.S. Open Cup: Upsets mark start of third-round play
Detroit City FC and Union Omaha (photo) rallied to beat MLS teams in the third round of the U.S. Open Cup. In both cases, they were playing MLS teams for the first time. Tuesday’s records: MLS (7-2) USL League One (2-1) USL Championship (1-6) NISA (1-2) Detroit City FC, which previously competed in the Open […]
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What They're Saying: Phil Neville
“It’s their Cup final and our banana skin. It’s going to be a real interesting occasion. Coming from the UK where the FA Cup is the biggest competition, I’ve sampled these occasions and been on the receiving end of upsets, going to places like Miami FC, the lower division, where they’re extremely motivated. It’s a […]
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U.S. Open Cup third round: All you need to know
Survivors There are 56 teams still alive in the Open Cup. All but eight of the 25 eligible MLS teams will be in action in the third round. Third Round: 17 MLS (Division I) 15 USL Championship (Division 2) 8 USL League One (Division 3) 4 NISA (Division 3) 2 MLS Next Pro (Division 3) […]
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U.S. Open Cup: Second round features 31 games
Teams from NISA and MLS Next Pro will debut in the U.S. Open Cup this week when play moves into second round. All Division II and Division III teams will be in action. Tuesday, April 5 Charlotte, N.C. Charlotte Independence (USLL1) vs. North Carolina Fusion U23 (USLL2) Pittsburgh, Pa. Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC (USLC) vs. Maryland […]