Category Archives: U.S. Open Cup

Cato goal, stingy defense lifts Sounders past Earthquakes in Open Cup quarters

The Seattle Sounders took another step closer to a potential fourth straight U.S. Open Cup title by knocking off the San Jose Earthquakes in their Open Cup quarterfinal in San Francisco on Tuesday night. Cordell Cato provided the early goal, … Continue reading »

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Correa’s brace gives Chivas USA another late-game US Open Cup win

By KAYLA KNAPP FULLERTON, Calif.—When Mauricio Salles scored the equalizer in the 89th minute, it seemed that Chivas USA and the Charlotte Eagles were destined for extra time at Titan Stadium on Saturday night. But five minutes later, in stoppage … Continue reading »

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Correa’s brace gives Chivas USA another late-game US Open Cup win

By KAYLA KNAPP FULLERTON, Calif.—When Mauricio Salles scored the equalizer in the 89th minute, it seemed that Chivas USA and the Charlotte Eagles were destined for extra time at Titan Stadium on Saturday night. But five minutes later, in stoppage … Continue reading »

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Sapong double propels Sporting KC to Open Cup semifinal

Sporting Kansas City didn't have the most pleasant trip to Philadelphia last weekend, suffering a 4-0 defeat. The won't have to wait too long for a chance to exact revenge after securing a place in the U.S. Open Cup semifinals, … Continue reading »

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Union advance to Open Cup semis with victory over Harrisburg

By FRANCO PANIZO CHESTER, Penn. — The Philadelphia Union may have suffered a scare, but in the end they were the ones who looked the most frightening. Led by a brace from Lionard Pajoy, the Union advanced to the U.S. … Continue reading »

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U.S. Open Cup quarterfinals: Match Night Commentary

The U.S. Open Cup final four will be determined tonight, with four quarterfinal games taking place across the country. In Philadelphia, the Union will look to continue building momentum under interim manager John Hackworth against affiliate and upstart USL Pro … Continue reading »

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U.S. Open Cup quarterfinals: A Look Ahead

  By Tuesday night's end, the U.S. Open Cup field will be down to four teams. A three-time defending champion, four other MLS sides and three upstart USL Pro clubs remain in what has been a riveting tournament so far … Continue reading »

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Union, Sounders among potential U.S. Open Cup semifinal hosts

The road to the U.S. Open Cup title may very well go through Seattle again. Should the Seattle Sounders defeat the San Jose Earthquakes in Tuesday's Open Cup quarterfinal, the three-time defending tournament champions would host the semifinal match against … Continue reading »

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U.S. Open Cup: A closer look at the remaining underdogs

  By FRANCO PANIZO The U.S. Open Cup has had its share of surprises this year, but mostly MLS teams remain as the tournament heads into its quarterfinals stage. Still, there is a trio of underdogs from third division USL … Continue reading »

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Sounders one of five MLS teams to advance to U.S. Open Cup quarterfinals

  Five MLS teams advanced to the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open Cup on Tuesday night, but no club made as big of a statement as the Seattle Sounders. The Sounders put an end to Cal FC’s Cinderella run in … Continue reading »

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