2014 U.S. Open Cup
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.
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Teams | 80 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Seattle Sounders FC (4th title) |
| Runner-up | Philadelphia Union |
| 2015–16 CONCACAF Champions League | Seattle Sounders FC |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 79 |
| Goals scored | 284 (3.59 per match) |
| Top goal scorer(s) | Kenny Cooper (6) |
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.
The cash prize amounts remain the same as last year. 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).
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.