Nationwide open main cup of the U.S. Soccer Federation. It began in 1914 as the National Challenge Cup and was renamed for Lamar Hunt in 1999. Only the 2020 and 2021 editions were not held because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
SeasonU.S. Open Cup winnerRunner-upTrophy
2026--
The 2026 U.S. Open Cup is in progress and no champion has been determined yet.
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2025Nashville SCAustin FC
Final: 2-1.
2024Los Angeles FCSporting Kansas City
Final: 3-1 after extra time.
2023Houston Dynamo FCInter Miami CF
Final: 2-1.
2022Orlando City SCSacramento Republic FC
Final: 3-0.
2021Not held
The U.S. Open Cup was not held because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020Not held
The U.S. Open Cup was not held because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
2019Atlanta UnitedMinnesota United FC
Final: 2-1.
2018Houston DynamoPhiladelphia Union
Final: 3-0.
2017Sporting Kansas CityNew York Red Bulls
Final: 2-1.
2016FC DallasNew England Revolution
Final: 4-2.
2015Sporting Kansas CityPhiladelphia Union
Final: 1-1; Kansas City won 7-6 on penalties.
2014Seattle Sounders FCPhiladelphia Union
Final: 3-1 after extra time.
2013D.C. UnitedReal Salt Lake
Final: 1-0.
2012Sporting Kansas CitySeattle Sounders FC
Final: 1-1; Kansas City won 3-2 on penalties.
2011Seattle Sounders FCChicago Fire
Final: 2-0.
2010Seattle Sounders FCColumbus Crew
Final: 2-1.
2009Seattle Sounders FCD.C. United
Final: 2-1.
2008D.C. UnitedCharleston Battery
Final: 2-1.
2007New England RevolutionFC Dallas
Final: 3-2.
2006Chicago FireLA Galaxy
Final: 3-1.
2005LA GalaxyFC Dallas
Final: 1-0.
2004Kansas City WizardsChicago Fire
Final: 1-0.
2003Chicago FireMetroStars
Final: 1-0.
2002Columbus CrewLA Galaxy
Final: 1-0.
2001LA GalaxyNew England Revolution
Final: 2-1.
2000Chicago FireMiami Fusion
Final: 2-1.
1999Rochester RhinosColorado Rapids
Final: 2-0.
1998
National Challenge Cup
Chicago FireColumbus Crew
Final: 2-1.
1997
National Challenge Cup
Dallas BurnD.C. United
Final: 0-0; Dallas won 5-3 on penalties.
1996
National Challenge Cup
D.C. UnitedRochester Rhinos
Final: 3-0.
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1995
National Challenge Cup
Richmond KickersEl Paso Patriots
Final: 1-1; Richmond won 4-2 on penalties.
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1994
National Challenge Cup
San Francisco Greek-AmericanMilwaukee Bavarians
Final: 3-0.
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1993
National Challenge Cup
San Francisco CD MexicoPhiladelphia United German-Hungarian
Final: 5-0.
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1992
National Challenge Cup
San Jose OaksBridgeport Vasco da Gama
Final: 2-1.
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1991
National Challenge Cup
Brooklyn ItaliansRichardson Rockets
Final: 1-0.
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1990
National Challenge Cup
Chicago AAC EaglesBrooklyn Dodgers
Final: 2-1.
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1989
National Challenge Cup
St. Petersburg KickersNew York Greek-American/Atlas
Final: 2-1.
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1988
National Challenge Cup
St. Louis Busch SeniorsSan Francisco Greek-American
Final: 1-0.
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1987
National Challenge Cup
Washington Club EspañaSeattle Eagles
Final: 1-0.
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1986
National Challenge Cup
St. Louis KutisSan Pedro Yugoslavs
Final: 1-0.
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1985
National Challenge Cup
San Francisco Greek-AmericanSt. Louis Kutis
Final: 2-1.
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1984
National Challenge Cup
New York AO KreteChicago Croatia
Final: 4-2.
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1983
National Challenge Cup
New York Pancyprian FreedomsSt. Louis Kutis
Final: 4-3.
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1982
National Challenge Cup
New York Pancyprian FreedomsLos Angeles Maccabee
Final: 4-3.
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1981
National Challenge Cup
Los Angeles MaccabeeBrooklyn Dodgers
Final: 5-1.
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1980
National Challenge Cup
New York Pancyprian FreedomsLos Angeles Maccabee
Final: 3-2.
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1979
National Challenge Cup
Brooklyn DodgersChicago Croatia
Final: 2-1.
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1978
National Challenge Cup
Los Angeles MaccabeeBridgeport Vasco da Gama
Final: 2-0.
1977
National Challenge Cup
Los Angeles MaccabeePhiladelphia United German-Hungarian
Final: 5-1.
1976
National Challenge Cup
San Francisco ACNew York Inter-Giuliana
Final: 1-0.
1975
National Challenge Cup
Los Angeles MaccabeeNew York Inter-Giuliana
Final: 1-0.
1974
National Challenge Cup
New York Greek-AmericanChicago Croatia
Final: 2-0.
1973
National Challenge Cup
Los Angeles MaccabeeCleveland Inter
Final: 5-3.
1972
National Challenge Cup
Elizabeth SCSan Pedro Yugoslavs
Final: 1-0.
1971
National Challenge Cup
New York HotaSan Pedro Yugoslavs
Final: 6-4.
1970
National Challenge Cup
Elizabeth SCLos Angeles Croatia
Final: 2-1.
1969
National Challenge Cup
New York Greek-AmericanMontebello Armenians
Final: 1-0.
1968
National Challenge Cup
New York Greek-AmericanChicago Olympic
Final matches: 1-1 and 1-0.
1967
National Challenge Cup
New York Greek-AmericanOrange County
Final: 4-2.
1966
National Challenge Cup
Philadelphia Ukrainian NationalsOrange County
Final matches: 1-0 and 3-0.
1965
National Challenge Cup
New York UkrainiansChicago Hansa
Final matches: 1-1 and 3-0.
1964
National Challenge Cup
Los Angeles Kickers-VictoriaPhiladelphia Ukrainian Nationals
Final matches: 2-2 and 2-0.
1963
National Challenge Cup
Philadelphia Ukrainian NationalsLos Angeles Armenian
Final: 1-0.
1962
National Challenge Cup
New York HungariaSan Francisco Scots
Final: 3-2.
1961
National Challenge Cup
Philadelphia Ukrainian NationalsLos Angeles Scots
Final matches: 2-2 and 5-2.
1960
National Challenge Cup
Philadelphia Ukrainian NationalsLos Angeles Kickers
Final: 5-3.
1959
National Challenge Cup
San Pedro McIlvaine CanvasbacksFall River SC
Final: 4-3.
1958
National Challenge Cup
Los Angeles KickersBaltimore Pompei
Final: 2-1.
1957
National Challenge Cup
St. Louis KutisNew York Hakoah
Final matches: 3-0 and 3-1.
1956
National Challenge Cup
Pittsburgh HarmarvilleChicago Schwaben
Final matches: 0-1 and 3-1.
1955
National Challenge Cup
SC EintrachtLos Angeles Danish Americans
Final: 2-0.
1954
National Challenge Cup
New York AmericansSt. Louis Kutis
Final matches: 1-0 and 2-0.
1953
National Challenge Cup
Chicago FalconsPittsburgh Harmarville
Final matches: 2-0 and 1-1.
1952
National Challenge Cup
Pittsburgh HarmarvillePhiladelphia Nationals
Final matches: 3-4 and 4-1.
1951
National Challenge Cup
New York German-HungarianPittsburgh Heidelberg
Final matches: 2-4 and 6-2.
1950
National Challenge Cup
St. Louis Simpkins-FordFall River Ponta Delgada
Final matches: 2-0 and 1-1.
1949
National Challenge Cup
Pittsburgh Morgan SCPhiladelphia Nationals
Final matches: 0-1 and 4-2.
1948
National Challenge Cup
St. Louis Simpkins-FordNew York Brookhattan
Final: 3-2.
1947
National Challenge Cup
Fall River Ponta DelgadaChicago Sparta
Final matches: 6-1 and 3-2.
1946
National Challenge Cup
Chicago VikingsFall River Ponta Delgada
Final matches: 1-1 and 2-1.
1945
National Challenge Cup
New York BrookhattanCleveland Americans
Final matches: 4-1 and 2-1.
1944
National Challenge Cup
Brooklyn HispanoPittsburgh Morgan-Strasser
Final: 4-0.
1943
National Challenge Cup
Brooklyn HispanoPittsburgh Morgan-Strasser
Final matches: 2-2 and 3-2.
1942
National Challenge Cup
Pittsburgh Gallatin SCPawtucket Rangers
Final matches: 2-1 and 4-2.
1941
National Challenge Cup
Pawtucket RangersDetroit Chrysler
Final matches: 4-2 and 4-3.
1940
National Challenge Cup
Baltimore SC
Chicago Sparta
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Final matches: 0-0 and 2-2; Baltimore SC and Chicago Sparta were declared joint cup winners.
1939
National Challenge Cup
Brooklyn St. Mary's CelticChicago Manhattan Beer
Final matches: 1-0 and 4-1.
1938
National Challenge Cup
Chicago SpartaBrooklyn St. Mary's Celtic
Final matches: 4-0 and 4-2.
1937
National Challenge Cup
New York AmericansSt. Louis Shamrocks
Final matches: 0-1 and 4-1.
1936
National Challenge Cup
Philadelphia German-AmericanSt. Louis Shamrocks
Final matches: 2-1 and 3-1.
1935
National Challenge Cup
St. Louis Central BreweriesPawtucket Rangers
Final series: 5-2, 1-1 and 1-3.
1934
National Challenge Cup
St. Louis Stix, Baer & FullerPawtucket Rangers
Final series: 4-2, 2-3 and 5-0.
1933
National Challenge Cup
St. Louis Stix, Baer & FullerNew York Americans
Final matches: 1-0 and 2-1.
1932
National Challenge Cup
New Bedford WhalersSt. Louis Stix, Baer & Fuller
Final matches: 3-3 and 5-2.
1931
National Challenge Cup
Fall River MarksmenChicago Bricklayers
Final series: 6-2, 1-1 and 2-0; the Marksmen club had already moved to New York but had to complete the cup under its existing Fall River FC registration.
1930
National Challenge Cup
Fall River MarksmenCleveland Bruell Insurance
Final matches: 7-2 and 2-1.
1929
National Challenge Cup
New York Hakoah All-StarsSt. Louis Madison Kennels
Final matches: 2-0 and 3-0.
1928
National Challenge Cup
New York NationalsChicago Bricklayers
Final matches: 2-2 and 3-0.
1927
National Challenge Cup
Fall River MarksmenDetroit Holley Carburetor
Final: 7-0.
1926
National Challenge Cup
Bethlehem Steel FCSt. Louis Ben Millers
Final: 7-2.
1925
National Challenge Cup
Shawsheen IndiansChicago Canadian Club
Final: 3-0.
1924
National Challenge Cup
Fall River MarksmenSt. Louis Vesper Buick
Final: 4-2.
1923
National Challenge Cup
Paterson FCSt. Louis Scullin Steel
Final: 2-2; U.S. Soccer lists Paterson FC as champion, while RSSSF records a shared title.
1922
National Challenge Cup
St. Louis Scullin SteelBrooklyn Todd Shipyards
Final: 3-2.
1921
National Challenge Cup
Brooklyn Robins Dry DockSt. Louis Scullin Steel
Final: 4-2.
1920
National Challenge Cup
St. Louis Ben MillersFall River Rovers
Final: 2-1.
1919
National Challenge Cup
Bethlehem Steel FCPaterson FC
Final: 2-0.
1918
National Challenge Cup
Bethlehem Steel FCFall River Rovers
Final matches: 2-2 and 3-0.
1917
National Challenge Cup
Fall River RoversBethlehem Steel FC
Final: 1-0.
1916
National Challenge Cup
Bethlehem Steel FCFall River Rovers
Final: 1-0.
1915
National Challenge Cup
Bethlehem Steel FCBrooklyn Celtic
Final: 3-1.
1914
National Challenge Cup
Brooklyn Field ClubBrooklyn Celtic
Final: 2-1.