2011 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup
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The 2011 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup
was the 98th edition of the oldest competition in American soccer, running from June through early October. Seattle Sounders FC
, who entered the competition as the two-time defending champions, successfully defended their title again. They became the third team in U.S. Open Cup history to win three straight U.S. Open Cups (the others being Stix, Baer and Fuller/St. Louis Central Breweries
from 1933 to 1935 and Greek American AA
from 1967 to 1969 — this excludes the run of Fall River Marksmen
in 1930 and 1931, as the team that won in 1932, New Bedford Whalers
, was the result of mergers of teams that included Fall River).
Like the previous edition
, the Open Cup featured 40 clubs from across the five tiers of the American soccer pyramid. This season, due to late provisional sanctioning, the North American Soccer League was not allowed to send its clubs to the tournament. The event featured eight clubs from Major League Soccer
, with six automatically qualifying based on their league position in the 2010 season
and two qualifying through a play-in tournament. They entered the tournament in the third round. All 11 USL Pro
League clubs based in the United States, nine clubs from the USL Premier Development League
, four clubs from the National Premier Soccer League
, and eight United States Adult Soccer Association qualifiers began play in the first round.
Major League Soccer (8 teams)
North American Soccer League (0 teams)
USL Pro League (11 teams)
Premier Development League (9 teams)
National Premier Soccer League (4 teams)
USASA (8 teams)
Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup
The Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup is a knockout tournament in American soccer. The tournament is the oldest ongoing American soccer competition and is presently open to all United States Soccer Federation affiliated teams, from amateur adult club teams to the professional clubs of Major League...
was the 98th edition of the oldest competition in American soccer, running from June through early October. Seattle Sounders FC
Seattle Sounders FC
Seattle Sounders FC is an American professional soccer club based in Seattle, Washington. The club competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. Sounders FC was established in November 2007 as a MLS expansion team, making it the 15th team in...
, who entered the competition as the two-time defending champions, successfully defended their title again. They became the third team in U.S. Open Cup history to win three straight U.S. Open Cups (the others being Stix, Baer and Fuller/St. Louis Central Breweries
Stix, Baer and Fuller F.C.
Stix, Baer and Fuller F.C. was a U.S. soccer club which played in the St. Louis Soccer League from 1931 to 1934. The team was known as Hellrungs from 1929 to 1931, St. Louis Central Breweries F.C. from 1934 to 1935 and St. Louis Shamrocks from 1935 to 1938. During its short existence, it won two...
from 1933 to 1935 and Greek American AA
Greek American AA
Greek American Atlas Astoria, commonly known as New York Greek American, is a soccer team from New York City that formed in 1941 by Tom Laris and went on to win four U.S. Open Cups. The team plays in the Cosmopolitan Soccer League. Their reserve team is the Greek-American Atlas Reserves FC. The...
from 1967 to 1969 — this excludes the run of Fall River Marksmen
Fall River Marksmen
Fall River Marksmen was a United States soccer club, based in Fall River, Massachusetts. They originally played as Fall River United before becoming known as the Marksmen after their owner, Sam Mark. During the 1920s and early 1930s they were one of the most successful soccer clubs in the United...
in 1930 and 1931, as the team that won in 1932, New Bedford Whalers
New Bedford Whalers
New Bedford Whalers was the name of three United States soccer teams based in New Bedford, Massachusetts. The first Whalers played in the Southern New England Soccer League between 1914 and 1918. The second Whalers played in the American Soccer League between 1924 and 1931 before merging into Fall...
, was the result of mergers of teams that included Fall River).
Like the previous edition
2010 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup
The 2010 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup was the 97th edition of the oldest competition in American soccer, running from June through early October.The tournament proper featured teams from the top five levels of the American Soccer Pyramid...
, the Open Cup featured 40 clubs from across the five tiers of the American soccer pyramid. This season, due to late provisional sanctioning, the North American Soccer League was not allowed to send its clubs to the tournament. The event featured eight clubs from Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada...
, with six automatically qualifying based on their league position in the 2010 season
2010 Major League Soccer season
The 2010 Major League Soccer season was the 98th season of FIFA-sanctioned soccer, the 32nd with a national first-division league, in the United States and Canada, and the 15th in MLS history. It began on March 25 at Seattle's Qwest Field with Seattle Sounders FC defeating the expansion...
and two qualifying through a play-in tournament. They entered the tournament in the third round. All 11 USL Pro
USL Pro
The USL Professional Division, commonly known as USL Pro , is a professional men's soccer league in the United States that began its inaugural season in 2011....
League clubs based in the United States, nine clubs from the USL Premier Development League
USL Premier Development League
The USL Premier Development League is the amateur league of the United Soccer Leagues in the United States, Canada, and Bermuda, forming part of the American Soccer Pyramid...
, four clubs from the National Premier Soccer League
National Premier Soccer League
The National Premier Soccer League is a United States soccer league recognized by the United States Soccer Federation and FIFA as a Division IV league...
, and eight United States Adult Soccer Association qualifiers began play in the first round.
Dates
| Date | Round | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| June 14 | First Round | 11 USL Pro, 9 USL PDL, 4 NPSL, and 8 USASA clubs enter |
| June 21 | Second Round | |
| June 28 | Third Round | 8 MLS clubs enter |
| July 12 | Quarterfinals | |
| August 30 | Semifinals | |
| October 4 | Final |
Participating teams
The tournament consisted of 40 teams, according to the following distribution:Major League Soccer (8 teams)
- Chicago Fire
- Columbus CrewColumbus CrewThe Columbus Crew is an American professional soccer club based in Columbus, Ohio which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada...
- FC DallasFC DallasFC Dallas is an American professional soccer club based in the Dallas suburb of Frisco, Texas which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States of America and Canada...
- Los Angeles GalaxyLos Angeles GalaxyThe Los Angeles Galaxy are an American professional soccer team, based in the Los Angeles suburb of Carson, California, which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, and the league's second...
- New York Red Bulls
- Real Salt LakeReal Salt LakeReal Salt Lake is an American professional soccer club based in Sandy, Utah, a suburb of Salt Lake City. The team competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. They currently play their home games at Rio Tinto Stadium. Real Salt Lake won...
- Seattle Sounders FCSeattle Sounders FCSeattle Sounders FC is an American professional soccer club based in Seattle, Washington. The club competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. Sounders FC was established in November 2007 as a MLS expansion team, making it the 15th team in...
- Sporting Kansas City
North American Soccer League (0 teams)
- On February 17, 2011, the USSFUnited States Soccer FederationThe United States Soccer Federation is the official governing body of the sport of soccer in the United States. Its headquarters are located in Chicago, Illinois. It is a member of FIFA and is responsible for governing amateur and professional soccer, including the men's, women's, youth, futsal...
announced that no NASL teams will be participating in the competition since the league did not obtain provisional sanctioning in time.
USL Pro League (11 teams)
- Charleston BatteryCharleston BatteryCharleston Battery is an American professional soccer team based in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. Founded in 1993, the team plays in the American Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....
- Charlotte EaglesCharlotte EaglesCharlotte Eagles is an American professional soccer team based in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. Founded in 1991, the team plays in the American Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....
- Dayton Dutch LionsDayton Dutch LionsDayton Dutch Lions is an American soccer team based in Dayton, Ohio, United States. Founded in 2009, the team plays in the National Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, having promoted themselves from the USL Premier Development League at the...
- Harrisburg City IslandersHarrisburg City IslandersHarrisburg City Islanders is an American professional soccer team based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 2004, the team plays in the National Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....
- Los Angeles BluesLos Angeles BluesLos Angeles Blues is an American soccer team based in the Los Angeles suburb of Fullerton, California, United States. Founded in 2010, the team plays in the National Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....
- F.C. New YorkF.C. New YorkF.C. New York is an American professional soccer team based in Queens, New York, United States. Founded in 2009, the team plays in the National Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....
- Orlando City
- Pittsburgh RiverhoundsPittsburgh RiverhoundsPittsburgh Riverhounds is an American professional soccer team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 1999, the team plays in the National Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....
- Richmond KickersRichmond KickersThe Richmond Kickers are an American professional soccer club based in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Founded in 1993, the team plays in the American Division of the USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid...
- Rochester Rhinos
- Wilmington HammerheadsWilmington HammerheadsWilmington Hammerheads is an American professional soccer team based in Wilmington, North Carolina. Founded in 1996, the team plays in the American Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....
Premier Development League (9 teams)
- Carolina DynamoCarolina DynamoCarolina Dynamo is an American soccer team based in Greensboro, North Carolina, United States. Founded in 1993, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the South Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference.The team plays its home...
- Central Florida KrazeCentral Florida KrazeOrlando City U-23 is an American soccer team based in Lake Mary, Florida, United States. Founded in 1998, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Southeast Division of the Southern Conference...
- Chicago Fire PremierChicago Fire PremierChicago Fire Premier is an American soccer team based in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Founded in 2001, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Great Lakes Division of the Central Conference.The team plays its home games at...
- Chivas El Paso Patriots
- Kitsap PumasKitsap PumasKitsap Pumas is an American soccer team based in Bremerton, Washington, United States. Founded in 2008, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference.Kitsap are the reigning PDL champions,...
- Reading United
- Real Colorado FoxesReal Colorado FoxesReal Colorado Foxes is an American soccer team based in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, United States. Founded in 2008, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Heartland Division of the Central Conference.In 2011, the team qualified...
- Ventura County FusionVentura County FusionVentura County Fusion is an American soccer team based in Ventura, California, United States. Founded in 2006, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Southwest Division of the Western Conference.The team plays its home games in...
- Western Mass PioneersWestern Mass PioneersWestern Mass Pioneers is an American soccer team based in Ludlow, Massachusetts, United States. Founded in 1998, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference.The team plays its home games...
National Premier Soccer League (4 teams)
- Brooklyn Italians
- Chattanooga FCChattanooga FCChattanooga FC is an American soccer team based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States. Founded in 2009, the team plays in National Premier Soccer League , a national amateur league at the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Southeast Division.The team plays its home games at...
- Hollywood United HitmenHollywood United HitmenHollywood United Hitmen is an American soccer team based in Los Angeles, California, United States. Founded in 2009, the team plays in National Premier Soccer League , a national amateur league at the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Northwest Division, having switched from the...
- Madison 56ers
USASA (8 teams)
- A.A.C. EaglesA.A.C. EaglesA.A.C. Eagles is an American amateur soccer team based in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Founded in 1940, the team plays in Region II of the United States Adult Soccer Association, a network of amateur leagues at the fifth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....
- Doxa ItaliaDoxa ItaliaDoxa Italia is an American amateur soccer team based in Manhattan Beach, California, United States. Founded in 1997, the team plays in Region IV of the United States Adult Soccer Association, a network of amateur leagues at the fifth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid.The team plays its home games...
- DV8 DefendersDV8 DefendersDV8 Defenders is an American amateur soccer team based in Redwood City, California, United States. Founded in 1997, the team plays in Region IV of the United States Adult Soccer Association, a network of amateur leagues at the fifth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid.The team plays its home games...
- Iowa Menace
- ASC New Stars
- New York Pancyprian-FreedomsNew York Pancyprian-FreedomsNew York Pancyprian-Freedoms is an American amateur soccer team based in Jamaica, New York, United States. Founded in 1974, the team plays in Region I of the United States Adult Soccer Association, a network of amateur leagues at the fifth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid.The team plays its home...
- Phoenix SCPhoenix SCPhoenix Sport Club is an American soccer club based in Feasterville, Pennsylvania. The club plays in the United Soccer League, a Region I soccer league that's under the United States Adult Soccer Association umbrella, which represents the fifth-tier of the American soccer pyramid.The club is...
- Regals FCRegals FCRegals FC is an American soccer team based in Houston, Texas, United States. Founded in 2010, the team is a founding member of the Southern Premier Soccer League , a league sanctioned by the United States Adult Soccer Association and affiliated with the United States Soccer Federation.The team...
Open Cup Bracket
Home teams listed on top of bracket. (AET): After Extra TimeFirst Round
Second Round
Third Round
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Final
Top Scorers
Statistics current as of 04 October 2011| Rank | Scorer | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  David BulowDavid Bulow David Bulow is an American soccer player who currently plays for Richmond Kickers in the USL Professional Division.-College and Amateur:... |
Richmond Kickers Richmond Kickers The Richmond Kickers are an American professional soccer club based in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Founded in 1993, the team plays in the American Division of the USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid... |
6 |
| 2 |  Jhonny ArteagaJhonny Arteaga Jhonny Alexandre Arteaga is a Colombian footballer who currently plays for F.C. New York in the USL Professional Division.-Youth and College:... |
F.C. New York F.C. New York F.C. New York is an American professional soccer team based in Queens, New York, United States. Founded in 2009, the team plays in the National Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid.... |
3 |
 Andriy BudnyiAndriy Budnyi Andriy Budnyi is a Ukrainian footballer currently playing for Syracuse Silver Knights in the MISL.-College and Amateur:In 2002, Budnyy attended Bard College. He transferred to San Jose State University in 2002... |
Wilmington Hammerheads Wilmington Hammerheads Wilmington Hammerheads is an American professional soccer team based in Wilmington, North Carolina. Founded in 1996, the team plays in the American Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid.... |
3 | |
 Matthew DelicateMatthew Delicâte Matthew Delicâte is an English footballer who currently plays for Richmond Kickers in the USL Professional Division.-College and amateur:... |
Richmond Kickers Richmond Kickers The Richmond Kickers are an American professional soccer club based in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Founded in 1993, the team plays in the American Division of the USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid... |
3 | |
| Fredy Montero |
Seattle Sounders Seattle Sounders Seattle Sounders may refer to:*Seattle Sounders , a North American Soccer League team*Seattle Sounders , a USL First Division team*Seattle Sounders Women , a USL W-League team... |
3 | |
| 6 |  Darren TobyDarren Toby Darren Toby is a Trinidadian footballer who currently plays for Charlotte Eagles in the USL Professional Division.-College and Amateur:... |
Charlotte Eagles Charlotte Eagles Charlotte Eagles is an American professional soccer team based in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. Founded in 1991, the team plays in the American Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid.... |
2 |
 Orr BarouchOrr Barouch Orr Barouch is an Israeli footballer currently playing for the Chicago Fire in Major League Soccer, on loan from Primera División de Mexico side Tigres.-Early life and career:... |
Chicago Fire Chicago Fire Chicago Fire may refer to:*Great Chicago Fire, the fire that burned much of Chicago in 1871*Chicago Fire Soccer Club, a Major League Soccer club**Chicago Fire Premier, part of the development system for the Chicago Fire Major League Soccer club... |
2 | |
 Dominic OduroDominic Oduro Dominic Oduro is a Ghanaian footballer who currently plays for Chicago Fire in Major League Soccer.-College:Oduro started his playing career in Ghana, playing for both Prempeh College and the University of Ghana before transferring to Virginia Commonwealth University in 2004... |
Chicago Fire Chicago Fire Chicago Fire may refer to:*Great Chicago Fire, the fire that burned much of Chicago in 1871*Chicago Fire Soccer Club, a Major League Soccer club**Chicago Fire Premier, part of the development system for the Chicago Fire Major League Soccer club... |
2 | |
 Jackson |
FC Dallas FC Dallas FC Dallas is an American professional soccer club based in the Dallas suburb of Frisco, Texas which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States of America and Canada... |
2 | |
| Robbie Christner |
Kitsap Pumas Kitsap Pumas Kitsap Pumas is an American soccer team based in Bremerton, Washington, United States. Founded in 2008, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference.Kitsap are the reigning PDL champions,... |
2 | |
 Mehrshad MomeniMehrshad Momeni Mehrshad Momeni is an Iranian footballer who currently plays for Los Angeles Blues in the USL Professional Division.-Club career:Momeni has played with Esteghlal from 2009 to 2011... |
LA Blues | 2 | |
| Jed Hohlbein |
Madison 56ers | 2 | |
 Stefan DimitrovStefan Dimitrov (footballer) Stefan Dimitrov is a Bulgarian footballer.-Early career in Bulgaria:Dimitrov spent his early career in his native Bulgaria. He signed with the academy of his hometown team, Etar Veliko Tarnovo, and made his debut with Etar's first team at the age of 16... |
New York Pancyprian-Freedoms New York Pancyprian-Freedoms New York Pancyprian-Freedoms is an American amateur soccer team based in Jamaica, New York, United States. Founded in 1974, the team plays in Region I of the United States Adult Soccer Association, a network of amateur leagues at the fifth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid.The team plays its home... |
2 | |
| Devorn Jorsling |
Orlando City S.C. | 2 | |
 Shaka BanguraShaka Bangura Shaka Bangura is a Sierra Leonean footballer currently playing for Richmond Kickers in the USL Professional Division.-Youth and College:... |
Richmond Kickers Richmond Kickers The Richmond Kickers are an American professional soccer club based in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Founded in 1993, the team plays in the American Division of the USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid... |
2 | |
| Michael Fucito Michael Fucito Michael Fucito is an American soccer player who currently plays for Seattle Sounders FC in Major League Soccer.-High School and College:... |
Seattle Sounders Seattle Sounders Seattle Sounders may refer to:*Seattle Sounders , a North American Soccer League team*Seattle Sounders , a USL First Division team*Seattle Sounders Women , a USL W-League team... |
2 | |
 Luke MulhollandLuke Mulholland Luke Mulholland is an English footballer currently playing for NSC Minnesota Stars in the North American Soccer League.-College and amateur:Mulholland played his college career at Wingate University from 2007 to 2010... |
Wilmington Hammerheads Wilmington Hammerheads Wilmington Hammerheads is an American professional soccer team based in Wilmington, North Carolina. Founded in 1996, the team plays in the American Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid.... |
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