The 1996 United States Open Cup was the first Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup tournament to include Major League Soccer teams. Originally, four of the ten MLS teams entered the tournament. Five ended up participating, including eventual champion DC United (which replaced the Los Angeles Galaxy due to the Galaxy's congested schedule) and the Colorado Rapids (who replaced the Colorado Foxes when the team could not reschedule its third-round match against Kansas City). The A-League's Rochester Raging Rhinos beat two MLS teams en route to the final, where Rochester fell 3-0 to already-crowned MLS Cup champion DC United. The Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup is an American soccer competition open to all United States Soccer Federation(USSF) affiliated teams, from amateur adult club teams all the way up to the top professional clubs of Major League Soccer. ... Major League Soccer (MLS) is a professional soccer league with teams in the United States and Canada. ... Year Founded 1995 League Major League Soccer Stadium RFK Stadium Coach Peter Nowak, 2004- All-Time Leaders* Games Marco Etcheverry, 191 Goals Jaime Moreno, 76 Assists Marco Etcheverry, 101 Points Jaime Moreno, 218 Shutouts Nick Rimando, 18 First Game San Jose Clash 1 - 0 D.C. United (Spartan Stadium; April... Year founded 1995 League Major League Soccer Nickname Galaxy, The Gs, The Green and Gold, Los Galacticos de Los Angeles Stadium The Home Depot Center Carson, CA Coach Frank Yallop, 2006— Owner Anschutz Entertainment Group First Game Los Angeles Galaxy 2–1 MetroStars (Rose Bowl; April 13, 1996) Largest... Year founded 1995 League Major League Soccer Nickname Rapids Stadium Dicks Sporting Goods Park Coach Fernando Clavijo, 2005— Owner Stan Kroenke First Game Kansas City Wiz 3–0 Colorado Rapids (Arrowhead Stadium; April 13, 1996) Largest Win Colorado Rapids 4–0 Kansas City Wiz (Mile High Stadium; May 5... The Colorado Foxes were a professional soccer team, based in Commerce City, Colorado, that played in the APSL (later the A-League) between 1990 and 1997. ... Year founded 1995 League Major League Soccer Nickname Wizards Stadium Arrowhead Stadium Coach Brian Bliss, 2006 (interim) Owner OnGoal, LLC. First Game Kansas City Wiz 3–0 Colorado Rapids (Arrowhead Stadium; April 13, 1996) Largest Win Kansas City Wizards 6–0 MetroStars (Arrowhead Stadium; June 20, 1999) Worst Defeat Kansas... The United Soccer Leagues First Division (often referred to as simply, USL-1) is a professional mens soccer league in North America. ... The Rochester Raging Rhinos are a USL First Division professional soccer team in Rochester, New York. ... The Alan I. Rothenberg Trophy The MLS Cup is the final game of the Major League Soccer postseason, officially recognized as the championship of the league. ...

Bracket

Year Founded 1995 League Major League Soccer Stadium Frisco Soccer and Entertainment Center Coach Colin Clarke, 2003- All-Time Leaders* Games Jason Kreis, 247 Goals Jason Kreis, 91 Assists Jason Kreis, 65 Points Jason Kreis, 247 Shutouts Matt Jordan, 30 First Game Dallas Burn 0 - 0 San Jose Clash (Cotton... The Seattle Sounders are a U.S. professional soccer team based in Seattle, Washington. ... The Seattle Sounders are a U.S. professional soccer team based in Seattle, Washington. ... Year Founded 1995 League Major League Soccer Stadium Frisco Soccer and Entertainment Center Coach Colin Clarke, 2003- All-Time Leaders* Games Jason Kreis, 247 Goals Jason Kreis, 91 Assists Jason Kreis, 65 Points Jason Kreis, 247 Shutouts Matt Jordan, 30 First Game Dallas Burn 0 - 0 San Jose Clash (Cotton... Year Founded 1995 League Major League Soccer Stadium RFK Stadium Coach Peter Nowak, 2004- All-Time Leaders* Games Marco Etcheverry, 191 Goals Jaime Moreno, 76 Assists Marco Etcheverry, 101 Points Jaime Moreno, 218 Shutouts Nick Rimando, 18 First Game San Jose Clash 1 - 0 D.C. United (Spartan Stadium; April... Year Founded 1995 League Major League Soccer Stadium RFK Stadium Coach Peter Nowak, 2004- All-Time Leaders* Games Marco Etcheverry, 191 Goals Jaime Moreno, 76 Assists Marco Etcheverry, 101 Points Jaime Moreno, 218 Shutouts Nick Rimando, 18 First Game San Jose Clash 1 - 0 D.C. United (Spartan Stadium; April... Carolina Dynamo was founded in 1993 as Greensboro Dynamo and was renamed in 1996, following a move to the United Soccer Leagues. ... The New York Centaurs were an A-League professional soccer club, based in New York City. ... Carolina Dynamo was founded in 1993 as Greensboro Dynamo and was renamed in 1996, following a move to the United Soccer Leagues. ... Year Founded 1995 League Major League Soccer Stadium RFK Stadium Coach Peter Nowak, 2004- All-Time Leaders* Games Marco Etcheverry, 191 Goals Jaime Moreno, 76 Assists Marco Etcheverry, 101 Points Jaime Moreno, 218 Shutouts Nick Rimando, 18 First Game San Jose Clash 1 - 0 D.C. United (Spartan Stadium; April... The Rochester Raging Rhinos are a USL First Division professional soccer team in Rochester, New York. ... The Rochester Raging Rhinos are a USL First Division professional soccer team in Rochester, New York. ... The Rochester Raging Rhinos are a USL First Division professional soccer team in Rochester, New York. ... Extra time is an additional period played at the end of some games of football (soccer) if the score is tied after the two standard periods (halves) of play. ... Year Founded 1995 - 2002 League Major League Soccer Stadium Raymond James Stadium Coach - First Game Tampa Bay Mutiny 3 - 2 New England Revolution (Tampa Stadium; April 13, 1996) Last Game Tampa Bay Mutiny 1 - 2 Columbus Crew (Raymond James Stadium; September 9, 2001) Largest Win 5 - 1, twice; 4 - 0... The Rochester Raging Rhinos are a USL First Division professional soccer team in Rochester, New York. ... Year founded 1995 League Major League Soccer Nickname Rapids Stadium Dicks Sporting Goods Park Coach Fernando Clavijo, 2005— Owner Stan Kroenke First Game Kansas City Wiz 3–0 Colorado Rapids (Arrowhead Stadium; April 13, 1996) Largest Win Colorado Rapids 4–0 Kansas City Wiz (Mile High Stadium; May 5... Year Founded 1995 League Major League Soccer Stadium Arrowhead Stadium Coach Bob Gansler, 1999- All-Time Leaders* Games Preki, 202 Goals Preki, 69 Assists Preki, 96 Points Preki, 234 Shutouts Tony Meola, 37 First Game Kansas City Wiz 3 - 0 Colorado Rapids (Arrowhead Stadium; April 13, 1996) Largest Win Kansas... Year founded 1995 League Major League Soccer Nickname Rapids Stadium Dicks Sporting Goods Park Coach Fernando Clavijo, 2005— Owner Stan Kroenke First Game Kansas City Wiz 3–0 Colorado Rapids (Arrowhead Stadium; April 13, 1996) Largest Win Colorado Rapids 4–0 Kansas City Wiz (Mile High Stadium; May 5... The Colorado Foxes were a professional soccer team, based in Commerce City, Colorado, that played in the APSL (later the A-League) between 1990 and 1997. ... El Paso Patriots are an American soccer team, founded in 1989 and are the longest continuously running soccer clubs in the United States. ...

First Round

• El Paso Patriots (USISL) 3-0 RWB ADria FC (USASA)
• Carolina Dynamo (USISL) 5-0 Mo's Sport Shop (USASA)
• Fort Myers Manatees (USISL) 6-0 St. Petersburg Kickers (USISL)
• San Jose Oaks (USASA) 3-2 California Jaguars (USISL)

El Paso Patriots are an American soccer team, founded in 1989 and are the longest continuously running soccer clubs in the United States. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with SISL. (Discuss) The USISL began life in 1986 as the Southwest Indoor Soccer League. ... USASA is the United States Adult Soccer Association. ... Carolina Dynamo was founded in 1993 as Greensboro Dynamo and was renamed in 1996, following a move to the United Soccer Leagues. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with SISL. (Discuss) The USISL began life in 1986 as the Southwest Indoor Soccer League. ... USASA is the United States Adult Soccer Association. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with SISL. (Discuss) The USISL began life in 1986 as the Southwest Indoor Soccer League. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with SISL. (Discuss) The USISL began life in 1986 as the Southwest Indoor Soccer League. ... USASA is the United States Adult Soccer Association. ... The California Jaguars were an American soccer team that played in Salinas, California. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with SISL. (Discuss) The USISL began life in 1986 as the Southwest Indoor Soccer League. ...

Quarterfinals

September 4 is the 247th day of the year (248th in leap years). ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... Year Founded 1995 League Major League Soccer Stadium RFK Stadium Coach Peter Nowak, 2004- All-Time Leaders* Games Marco Etcheverry, 191 Goals Jaime Moreno, 76 Assists Marco Etcheverry, 101 Points Jaime Moreno, 218 Shutouts Nick Rimando, 18 First Game San Jose Clash 1 - 0 D.C. United (Spartan Stadium; April... Major League Soccer (MLS) is a professional soccer league with teams in the United States and Canada. ... Carolina Dynamo was founded in 1993 as Greensboro Dynamo and was renamed in 1996, following a move to the United Soccer Leagues. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with SISL. (Discuss) The USISL began life in 1986 as the Southwest Indoor Soccer League. ... Nickname: C-Ville Location in the Commonwealth of Virginia Coordinates: Country United States State Virginia County Albemarle County Founded 1762  - Mayor David E. Brown Area    - City 26. ... September 7 is the 250th day of the year (251st in leap years). ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... The Rochester Raging Rhinos are a USL First Division professional soccer team in Rochester, New York. ... A-League redirects here. ... Extra time is an additional period played at the end of some games of football (soccer) if the score is tied after the two standard periods (halves) of play. ... Year Founded 1995 - 2002 League Major League Soccer Stadium Raymond James Stadium Coach - First Game Tampa Bay Mutiny 3 - 2 New England Revolution (Tampa Stadium; April 13, 1996) Last Game Tampa Bay Mutiny 1 - 2 Columbus Crew (Raymond James Stadium; September 9, 2001) Largest Win 5 - 1, twice; 4 - 0... Major League Soccer (MLS) is a professional soccer league with teams in the United States and Canada. ... Frontier Field is a baseball field in Rochester, New York where the Rochester Red Wings play. ... Nickname: The Flour City, The Flower City, The Worlds Image Center Motto: Rochester: Made for Living Location of Rochester in New York State Country United States State New York County Monroe  - Mayor Robert Duffy Area    - City  37. ... Roy Lassiter (born March 9, 1969 in Washington, D.C.) is a retired American soccer striker, and Major League Soccers record holder for goals scored in a season, with 27 in 1996. ... Carlos Valderrama is a common personal name that can refer to different people: Carlos Valderrama: a soccer player. ... Bonaventure Kalou of the Ivory Coast takes a penalty against Dragoslav Jevrić of S&M during the 2006 World Cup. ... Evans Wise (born November 23, 1973) is a Trinidadian football player, who currently plays for the German football club Waldhof Mannheim. ... September 15 is the 258th day of the year (259th in leap years). ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... Year Founded 1995 League Major League Soccer Stadium Arrowhead Stadium Coach Bob Gansler, 1999- All-Time Leaders* Games Preki, 202 Goals Preki, 69 Assists Preki, 96 Points Preki, 234 Shutouts Tony Meola, 37 First Game Kansas City Wiz 3 - 0 Colorado Rapids (Arrowhead Stadium; April 13, 1996) Largest Win Kansas... Major League Soccer (MLS) is a professional soccer league with teams in the United States and Canada. ... Year founded 1995 League Major League Soccer Nickname Rapids Stadium Dicks Sporting Goods Park Coach Fernando Clavijo, 2005— Owner Stan Kroenke First Game Kansas City Wiz 3–0 Colorado Rapids (Arrowhead Stadium; April 13, 1996) Largest Win Colorado Rapids 4–0 Kansas City Wiz (Mile High Stadium; May 5... Major League Soccer (MLS) is a professional soccer league with teams in the United States and Canada. ... Arrowhead Stadium is a stadium located in Kansas City, Missouri, and home to the National Football Leagues Kansas City Chiefs and former home to Major League Soccers Kansas City Wizards. ... Nickname: City of Fountains Location in Jackson, Clay, Platte, and Cass Counties in the state of Missouri. ... This article is about the soccer player. ... An own goal occurs in goal-scoring games when a player scores a goal that is registered against his own team. ... This article is about the soccer player. ... September 16 is the 259th day of the year (260th in leap years). ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... Year Founded 1995 League Major League Soccer Stadium Frisco Soccer and Entertainment Center Coach Colin Clarke, 2003- All-Time Leaders* Games Jason Kreis, 247 Goals Jason Kreis, 91 Assists Jason Kreis, 65 Points Jason Kreis, 247 Shutouts Matt Jordan, 30 First Game Dallas Burn 0 - 0 San Jose Clash (Cotton... Major League Soccer (MLS) is a professional soccer league with teams in the United States and Canada. ... The Seattle Sounders are a U.S. professional soccer team based in Seattle, Washington. ... A-League redirects here. ... For the Cotton Bowl game, see Cotton Bowl (game). ... Nickname: Big D Location in the state of Texas Country United States State Texas Counties Dallas, Collin, Denton, Kaufman, and Rockwall Incorporated 2 February 1856  - Mayor Laura Miller Area    - City  385. ... Bonaventure Kalou of the Ivory Coast takes a penalty against Dragoslav Jevrić of S&M during the 2006 World Cup. ...

Semifinals

October 12 is the 285th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (286th in leap years). ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... The Rochester Raging Rhinos are a USL First Division professional soccer team in Rochester, New York. ... A-League redirects here. ... Year founded 1995 League Major League Soccer Nickname Rapids Stadium Dicks Sporting Goods Park Coach Fernando Clavijo, 2005— Owner Stan Kroenke First Game Kansas City Wiz 3–0 Colorado Rapids (Arrowhead Stadium; April 13, 1996) Largest Win Colorado Rapids 4–0 Kansas City Wiz (Mile High Stadium; May 5... Major League Soccer (MLS) is a professional soccer league with teams in the United States and Canada. ... Frontier Field is a baseball field in Rochester, New York where the Rochester Red Wings play. ... Nickname: The Flour City, The Flower City, The Worlds Image Center Motto: Rochester: Made for Living Location of Rochester in New York State Country United States State New York County Monroe  - Mayor Robert Duffy Area    - City  37. ... October 27 is the 300th day of the year (301st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 65 days remaining. ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... Year Founded 1995 League Major League Soccer Stadium Frisco Soccer and Entertainment Center Coach Colin Clarke, 2003- All-Time Leaders* Games Jason Kreis, 247 Goals Jason Kreis, 91 Assists Jason Kreis, 65 Points Jason Kreis, 247 Shutouts Matt Jordan, 30 First Game Dallas Burn 0 - 0 San Jose Clash (Cotton... Major League Soccer (MLS) is a professional soccer league with teams in the United States and Canada. ... Year Founded 1995 League Major League Soccer Stadium RFK Stadium Coach Peter Nowak, 2004- All-Time Leaders* Games Marco Etcheverry, 191 Goals Jaime Moreno, 76 Assists Marco Etcheverry, 101 Points Jaime Moreno, 218 Shutouts Nick Rimando, 18 First Game San Jose Clash 1 - 0 D.C. United (Spartan Stadium; April... Major League Soccer (MLS) is a professional soccer league with teams in the United States and Canada. ... For the Cotton Bowl game, see Cotton Bowl (game). ... Nickname: Big D Location in the state of Texas Country United States State Texas Counties Dallas, Collin, Denton, Kaufman, and Rockwall Incorporated 2 February 1856  - Mayor Laura Miller Area    - City  385. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...

Final

October 30 is the 303rd day of the year (304th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 62 days remaining. ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... Year Founded 1995 League Major League Soccer Stadium RFK Stadium Coach Peter Nowak, 2004- All-Time Leaders* Games Marco Etcheverry, 191 Goals Jaime Moreno, 76 Assists Marco Etcheverry, 101 Points Jaime Moreno, 218 Shutouts Nick Rimando, 18 First Game San Jose Clash 1 - 0 D.C. United (Spartan Stadium; April... Major League Soccer (MLS) is a professional soccer league with teams in the United States and Canada. ... The Rochester Raging Rhinos are a USL First Division professional soccer team in Rochester, New York. ... A-League redirects here. ... Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium, informally known as RFK Stadium, is a sports stadium that opened in 1961. ... Aerial photo (looking NW) of the Washington Monument and the White House in Washington, DC. Washington, D.C., officially the District of Columbia (also known as D.C.; Washington; the Nations Capital; the District; and, historically, the Federal City) is the capital city and administrative district of the United... Raul Diaz Arce (born February 1, 1970 in San Miguel, El Salvador) is a Salvadoran soccer player, who currently plays for the Puerto Rico Islanders of the A-League. ... George Edward Eddie Pope, December 24, 1973, in Greensboro, North Carolina is a soccer defender, who currently plays for Real Salt Lake of Major League Soccer and is an important part of the United States national team. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...

External links

• 1996 Tournament at USOpenCup.com