100th edition of cup competition in American soccer
Football tournament season
The 2013 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup was the 100th edition of the oldest ongoing competition in American soccer. Qualification began in November 2012 in the fifth tier, although the United States Soccer Federation did not announce the format until March 5, 2013.[1]
The defending champions were Sporting Kansas City, who were knocked out of the competition in the fourth round. D.C. United received a $250,000 cash prize and a berth into the 2014–15 CONCACAF Champions League for winning the tournament, while Real Salt Lake received $60,000 for being the runner-up. Three teams received $15,000 for being the top finisher from each lower division - Des Moines Menace (USL PDL), Orlando City (USL Pro), & Carolina RailHawks (NASL).
Qualification
Two play-in matches were conducted between 2 NPSL teams and the entrants for USCS and SS with the winners entering the first round.[2][3]
- $: Winner of $15,000 bonus for advancing the furthest in the competition from their respective divisions.[11]
- $$: Winner of $60,000 for being the runner-up in the competition.
- $$$: Winner of $250,000 for winning the competition.
Brackets
Home team is listed first, winners are in bold.
Schedule
Play-In Round
First round
Second round
Third round
Fourth round
- 1 Game was postponed and moved to June 13 due to severe weather.[17]
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Final
Top goalscorers
Final standings as of October 1, 2013.
See also
References
- ^ "Largest-ever field, increased prize money highlight 2013 US Open Cup". MLSsoccer.com. Archived from the original on May 15, 2013. Retrieved March 5, 2013.
- ^ Format of 100th edition of US Open Cup released: Year of change for prize money, hosting decisions & team numbers (5 March 2013). TheCup.us
- ^ 2013 US Lamar Hunt US Open Cup Release Archived 2013-05-11 at the Wayback Machine (5 March 2013). ussoccer.com.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Great Lakes Division teams decline 2013 US Open Cup berths as NPSL entries finalized". thecup.us. Retrieved 9 April 2013.
- ^ a b "2013 US Open Cup field to be completed this weekend, Play-In Round matches set, draw coming soon". thecup.us. Retrieved 28 April 2013.
- ^ "Colorado Rovers to represent United States Specialty Sports Association in 100th Lamar Hunt US Open Cup". thecup.us. Retrieved March 22, 2013.
- ^ "2013 US Open Cup qualifying: USASA Region I, II, IV and US Club Soccer in action this weekend (with updates)". thecup.us. Retrieved 21 April 2013.
- ^ Hakala, Josh. "2013 US Open Cup field is complete, Play-In Round matches set, draw coming soon". thecup.us. Retrieved 30 April 2013.
- ^ a b c d "KC Athletics withdraw from 2013 US Open Cup after Dearborn Stars' protest upheld". thecup.us. Retrieved 29 April 2013.
- ^ a b "2013 US Open Cup qualifying: Nine USASA Region III teams to battle for two berths in New Orleans this weekend (UPDATED)". thecup.us. Retrieved 14 April 2013.
- ^ "Orlando City SC and Carolina Railhawks Advance to Quarterfinals in Fourth Round Upsets". ussoccer.com. Archived from the original on 2013-06-16. Retrieved 13 June 2013.
- ^ a b "Sports briefs: Fuego clinch play-in spot for U.S. Open Cup tournament". Fresnobee.com. Retrieved April 29, 2013.
- ^ "Georgia Revolution". 2013 Georgia Revolution. Archived from the original on June 3, 2013. Retrieved April 29, 2013.
- ^ "Sports briefs: Fuego clinch play-in spot for U.S. Open Cup tournament". 2013 Georgia Revolution. Retrieved April 29, 2013.
- ^ "US Open Cup". Rhinos Archive.
- ^ "US Open Cup". Rhinos Archive.
- ^ "Match Commissioner, Frank Klopas talk U.S. Open Cup postponement". chicago-fire.com. Retrieved 13 June 2013.
External links
- The Cup.us – Full Coverage of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup
