Category Archives: U.S. Open Cup

Sounders put historic U.S. Open Cup streak on line in final against Sporting KC

By FRANCO PANIZO The U.S. Open Cup may still not draw the type of attention that is warranted of a tournament that has been around for nearly a century. But that does not matter for the two teams competing in this … Continue reading »

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Who will win the U.S. Open Cup?

       The 99th U.S. Open Cup tournament comes to a close Wednesday night, as Sporting Kansas City attempts to end the Seattle Sounders' three-year reign of the annual knockout competition at Livestrong Sporting Park. A capacity crowd is … Continue reading »

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U.S. Open Cup Notebook: Espinoza’s role uncertain, sellout crowd expected & more

By AVI CREDITOR Sporting Kansas City will aim to end the Seattle Sounders' three-year reign as U.S. Open Cup champions in Wednesday night's final, but exactly what Honduras Olympic hero Roger Espinoza's role will be in helping the club try … Continue reading »

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Sporting KC’s U.S. Open Cup campaign

The Seattle Sounders have been a model of U.S. Open Cup success in the last four years, capturing the last three tournament titles and reaching the final for a fourth straight year. Standing in Seattle's way in 2012 is Sporting … Continue reading »

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GolTV to air U.S. Open Cup Final

If you were wondering where you would be able to watch the 2012 U.S. Open Cup Final between Sporting Kansas City and the Seattle Sounders, wonder no more. GolTV has reached a multi-year agreement with the U.S. Soccer Federation to … Continue reading »

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With the U.S. Open Cup Final set, who do you see winning?

  Tuesday night's U.S. Open Cup semifinals have set up a dream final between the three-time defending Seattle Sounders and a strong Sporting Kansas City side that will be hosting the final on Aug. 8th at Livestrong Sporting Park. Sporting … Continue reading »

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Sounders trounce Chivas USA to book fourth straight trip to U.S. Open Cup Final

By JASON MITCHELL TUKWILA, Wash. – Thanks to a swarming 11-man effort, the brilliance of Osvaldo Alonso, and yet another goal from the suddenly torrid Eddie Johnson, the Seattle Sounders have reached their fourth consecutive Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup … Continue reading »

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Sporting KC downs Union to advance to U.S. Open Cup final

By JOEY SAMUEL CHESTER, Pa. — With a chance to host the US Open Cup final on the line, Sporting Kansas City rose to the occasion and did what they had to do. Sporting KC posted a 2-0 win over … Continue reading »

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U.S. Open Cup/MLS Wednesday: Match Night Commentary

    The U.S. Open Cup semifinal round takes place tonight, with four teams vying for a spot in the finals and a chance to play for the title and a berth in the CONCACAF Champions League. In the opening … Continue reading »

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U.S. Open Cup semifinals: A Look Ahead

The U.S. Open Cup will be down to its final two teams by night's end. Four MLS teams have fought through the tournament's new format to persevere to the semifinals, with the Philadelphia Union, Sporting Kansas City, Seattle Sounders and … Continue reading »

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