US Open Cup news

Surridge, Schwake heroics secure Open Cup for Nashville

Nashville SC captured the first championship in Tennessee professional sports history on Wednesday night, edging Austin FC 2-1 in the U.S. Open Cup final. Sam Surridge’s second-half strike made the difference in a rather testy contest, with Nashville digging deep to protect their lead at Austin's Q2 Stadium and seal a landmark title.

Nashville, Austin both vie for first trophy in Open Cup final

Both U.S. Open Cup finalists are relatively recent MLS additions, and both have a chance to claim their first trophy

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Where to watch Lionel Messi games on TV & live stream

Everything you need to know about how to watch Lionel Messi in action for Inter Miami and Argentina.

Fodrey scores late winner to send Austin FC to U.S. Open Cup final

Austin FC and Nashville SC each booked their first U.S. Open Cup Final appearances on a dramatic semifinal night. In St. Paul, CJ Fodrey’s 120th-minute strike gave Austin a 2-1 extra-time win over Minnesota United, while in Nashville, Sam Surridge fired a hat trick to lead the Boys in Gold past Philadelphia Union 3-1 at GEODIS Park.

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Broadcast details for U.S. Open Cup quarterfinals announced

U.S. Soccer has finalized the schedule for the quarterfinals of the 2025 US Open Cup, with a pair of doubleheaders in place

Talking Tactics: What did we learn from Sullivan's first start?

GOAL looks at Sullivan's first start, how he fared, and what it indicates for the future of one of the U.S.'s brightest talents

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Cavan Sullivan earns first Union start, logs 120 mins in Open Cup

The 15-year-old had a standout performance in his first senior start

'Soccer culture is alive' - Five friends, one bus, U.S. Open Cup

GOAL Convo: CLUBELEVEN’s co-founder discusses "Soccer Odyssey," traveling to watch U.S. Open Cup matches and spotlighting American soccer

More than 'Burrito Boys' - El Farolito make U.S. Open Cup run

El Farolito, a family run restaurant and family run team, are looking to shake up the U.S. Open Cup once again

Hearts of Pine stun USL Championship side Hartford Athletic

The first-ever professional soccer team from Maine beat the USL Championship side against all odds in the U.S. Open Cup

'Burrito FC' stun Monterey Bay FC to progress in US Open Cup

The amateur side founded by a Mexican restaurant has pulled off another remarkable upset in the US Open Cup after they beat the Real Monarchs

CBS, U.S. soccer agree on broadcast deal for US Open Cup

CBS Sports, rights-holders for Champions League and Serie A, add U.S Open Cup to their roster of soccer content

U.S. Open Cup returns with 32-game first round on March 18

The oldest soccer tournament in the U.S. returns in March

Will MLS's increased presence help revamped 2025 USOC?

GOAL US looks at the winners and losers for the 96-team field of a revamped US Open Cup after a new format was revealed

MLS unveils North American cup competition criteria for 2025

MLS announced new participation criteria for North American club competitions beginning in 2025

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Giroud, LAFC outlast Sporting KC, claim first U.S. Open Cup

In the 109th edition of the United States' most storied competition, LAFC claimed their first Open Cup title

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2024 USOC final: Sporting KC want 5th Cup, LAFC seek first

There's plenty at stake for both sides when the 109th U.S. Open Cup final kicks off.

Ranking the top five U.S. Open Cup finals since 2000

With the 2024 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup just days away, here's a look at the top five USOC finals since 2000

Garber says MLS remains 'committed to the U.S. Open Cup'

The long-time leader of the league said Major League Soccer is committed to ongoing participation in U.S. Open Cup

Sporting KC, LAFC to meet in US Open Cup final

The two MLS clubs will face off in Los Angeles in late September with an eye on lifting the U.S.'s oldest soccer trophy

Detroit City beat Houston in historic USL 'cupset'

USL side Detroit City FC completed a dramatic comeback to beat US Open Cup holders in the competition's Round of 32.

MLS clubs enters U.S. Open Cup Round of 32 this week

MLS clubs are set to enter the U.S. Open Cup Round of 32 this week, with all eyes on reigning champions Houston Dynamo.

U.S. Soccer announces 8 MLS teams will compete in 2024 Open Cup

U.S. Soccer has announced format changes to the 2024 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup for the sake of stakeholders and congestion with MLS teams.

📽️ | Tolkin blasts MLS over stance on 24' Open Cup

New York Red Bulls defender John Tolkin has blasted MLS for the stance it has taken on the 2024 Open Cup.

Will jet lag prevent Messi winning more Inter Miami trophies?

Inter Miami have been warned against using the “convenient excuse” of jet lag if Lionel Messi fails to lead the club to more major silverware in 2024.

‘Why not win four titles?’ - Suarez & Messi target domination

Luis Suarez has reunited with Lionel Messi at Inter Miami and is targeting complete domination in 2024, with collective sights set on “four titles”.

U.S. Soccer blocks MLS from pulling teams out of Open Cup

U.S. Soccer has rejected Major League Soccer's plans to field youth team squads in the U.S. Open Cup next season.

Ex-USMNT star Conrad blasts MLS over 2024 Open Cup backout

Ex-USMNT star Jimmy Conrad bashed MLS over their decision to play MLS NEXT Pro teams in the 2024 edition of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup

‘Come get your man!’ – Houston fan sports ‘Messi 10’ shirt

A Houston Dynamo fan at the U.S. Open Cup final had Taylor Twellman urging the Texan outfit to “come get your man” as he sported a ‘Messi 10’ shirt.

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'Don't care!' - Messi absence of no concern to jubilant Dynamo

The Houston Dynamo edged out Inter Miami to win the 2023 U.S. Open Cup, with Ben Olsen saying “I don’t care” that Lionel Messi missed that contest.

Frequently asked questions

: Egypt are the team who have won the most AFCON titles in history, with seven to their name. It was in 1957, the inaugural edition of AFCON, where Egypt attained glory. They would go on to add three more trophies before the turn of the century (1957, 1986, 1998), before completing a threepeat in 2006, 2008, and 2010.
: The first-ever AFCON featured just three teams. Between 1968 and 1990, eight teams featured in the tournament. An expansion in 1992 saw 12 teams feature in AFCON, and 16 from 1998. The latest expansion in 2019, though, sees 24 teams fight for glory.
: Cameroon legend Rigobert Song set the record of most AFCON appearances in 2010, playing in his 36th game in the tournament. That record was equalled by Ghanaian icon Andre Ayew in 2024.
: Cameroon icon Samuel Eto'o leads the all-time goalscoring charts with an impressive 18 goals over the course of 29 matches during six different tournaments.
: Egypt's Essam El Hadary is the oldest player ever to play in AFCON at the age of 44 years and 21 days. He achieved this feat in 2017 during Egypt's 2-1 loss to Cameroon.
: Former Ghana defender Joseph Odoi made his AFCON debut in 1984 at the age of 15 years and 164 days, becoming the youngest player ever to feature in the African Cup of Nations.
: Samuel Eto'o, Mohamed Salah, Yaya Toure, Didier Drogba, Jay-Jay Okocha, Sadio Mane, Roger Milla, Ahmed Hassan, George Weah, etc, are some of the biggest names to have featured in the African Cup of Nations.
: Charles Gyamfi, Hassan Shehata, Herve Renard, and Avram Grant are some of the most famous coaches to have led their respective teams at AFCON.

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