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Things you should know about the Semifinals of the U.S. Open Cup
Since 1996, only eight non-MLS teams have advanced to the semifinals.
2007 - Carolina RailHawks (USL First Division), Seattle Sounders (USL First Division)
2005 - Minnesota Thunder (USL First Division)
2004 - Charleston Battery (A-League)
1999 - Charleston Battery (A-League), Rochester Raging Rhinos (A-League)*
1997 - San Francisco Bay Seals (USISL Division 3 Pro League)
1996 - Rochester Raging Rhinos (A-League)*
In 2007, the Carolina RailHawks and the Seattle Sounders of the USL First Division joined the 1997 San Francisco Bay Seals (D3 Pro) as the only teams since 1996 to advance to the semifinals after starting from the first round.
The Rochester Raging Rhinos in 1996 and 1999 are the only USL teams to win a Semifinal match. They were the only non-MLS team (since ’96) to win the title when they defeated the Colorado Rapids 2-0 in 1999.
The Chicago Fire entered Major League Soccer as an expansion team in 1998, and won the U.S. Open Cup (and MLS Cup) in their inaugural season. Since then, they have participated in 10 tournaments, and have advanced to the semifinals seven times, the most of any MLS team.
Semifinal appearances by MLS teams:
Chicago Fire - 7 (5-2 record)
Los Angeles Galaxy - 6 (4-2)
FC Dallas - 6 (3-3)
DC United - 5 (2-3)
New York Red Bulls - 4 (1-3)
The New York Red Bulls (Metrostars) have the most semifinal appearances (four) without an Open Cup championship.
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