2014 U.S. Open Cup
Seattle Sounders FC claim 4th Open Cup title in 6 years.
The 2014 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup was the 101st edition of the oldest ongoing competition in American soccer. Qualification began in November 2013 in the fifth tier. The USSF announced the tournament format on April 24, 2014.
Quick Facts
- Trophy count
- 3rd U.S. Open Cup Title
Lore & Background
The defending champions D.C. United were eliminated in the 4th Round by the Rochester Rhinos. Seattle Sounders FC defeated the Philadelphia Union 3-1 (after extra time) to claim their 4th Open Cup championship in 6 years.
Reader's Guide
The champion receives $250,000 and the runner-up receives $60,000. Also, the team from each lower division that advanced the furthest received $15,000: Laredo Heat (USL PDL), Rochester Rhinos (USL Pro), and Atlanta Silverbacks (NASL).
Did You Know?
- Seattle Sounders FC won the 2014 U.S. Open Cup, defeating the Philadelphia Union 3-1 after extra time.
- The lowest ranked team in the Fourth Round was PSA Elite of the 5th tier United States Adult Soccer Association.
- All four semifinalists in 2014 came from Major League Soccer.
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