2014 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup
| Country | United States | ||
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| Teams | 80 | ||
| Champions | Seattle Sounders FC (4th title) | ||
| Runners-up | Philadelphia Union | ||
| Matches played | 78 | ||
| Goals scored | 280 (3.59 per match) | ||
| Top goal scorer(s) | Kenny Cooper | ||
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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.
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).
All United States Division I (MLS), Division II (NASL) & Division III (USL Pro) teams qualify automatically.
Host team listed first
Bold winner
The First Round draw was announced Thursday, April 24, 2014. A total of 16 teams will compete, ten from the fourth tier of American soccer and six from the fifth tier.
The Second Round draw was announced Thursday, April 24, 2014. A total of 48 teams will compete, including the eight winners from the first round and 40 new entries from the 3rd and 4th tiers of American soccer. The lowest ranked teams in this round are RWB Adria, Red Force FC, and PSA Elite of the 5th tier United States Adult Soccer Association.
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