2016 U.S. Open Cup


The 2016 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup was the 103rd edition of the oldest ongoing competition in American soccer.
On September 8, 2015 the United States Soccer Federation decided to prevent professional teams that were "majority owned by a higher-level Outdoor Professional League Team" from taking part in the competition. This rule prevented several United Soccer League teams from competing. New York Cosmos Chief Operating Officer Erik Stover stated that eligible New York Cosmos B would not enter as "the integrity of the tournament is more important". The Houston Dynamo staffed, but not owned, Rio Grande Valley FC Toros were also ruled ineligible by USSF at the request of the Dynamo.
Major League Soccer teams New York Red Bulls, Portland Timbers, and Seattle Sounders FC each entered their under-23 amateur sides. US Soccer announced that these MLS sides could not play their affiliated sides before the Open Cup Final. The same rule holds for the NASL's Indy Eleven and their amateur side Indy Eleven NPSL.
The cash prize amounts were the same as those in 2015, with the champion receiving $250,000 and the runner-up $60,000. Also, the team from each lower division that advanced the furthest received $15,000. The champion of the tournament also received a berth in the 2018 CONCACAF Champions League.

Qualification

All United States Division I, Division II, and Division III teams qualified automatically, except teams that are majority owned by a higher-level outdoor professional league team. This rule prevented United Soccer League teams Bethlehem Steel FC, LA Galaxy II, New York Red Bulls II, Orlando City B, Portland Timbers 2, Real Monarchs, Seattle Sounders FC 2 and Swope Park Rangers from competing. New York Cosmos B also stated that they would not enter the competition. The Rio Grande Valley FC Toros were ruled ineligible at the request of the Houston Dynamo. The New York Athletic Club withdrew before the access list was announced on February 5.

Match details

First Round

Draw announced April 6. All times local to game site.

Second Round

Draw announced April 6. All times local to game site.

Third Round

Draw announced May 12.

Fourth Round

Draw announced May 19.

Round of 16

Draw announced June 16. The fourth round winners were drawn into four 4-team brackets based on geographic considerations.

Quarterfinals

The eight round of 16 winners played the other survivor in their geographic arm of the bracket.

Semifinals

The draw to determine the semifinal hosts for the final teams from the eastern and western halves of the bracket took place on July 21 at Soccer House in Chicago and was conducted by U.S. Open Cup Commissioner Paul Marstaller. The semifinal matches were held on August 9–10.

Final

The hosting priority for the 2016 U.S. Open Cup Final took place subsequent to the semifinal host draw. The order went as follows: Chicago Fire, LA Galaxy, FC Dallas, New England Revolution.

Top Goalscorers

Players and teams still active in bold.
RankScorerClubGoals
1 David AccamChicago Fire5
1 Edwin BorboaLa Máquina FC5
3 Sebastian LletgetLA Galaxy4
4 Mauro ManotasHouston Dynamo3
4 Javier CastroKitsap Pumas3
4 Teal BunburyNew England Revolution3
4 Asani SamuelsRochester Rhinos3
4 Jacques FrancoisSan Antonio FC3
4 Maximiliano UrrutiFC Dallas3
10 Long TanArizona United SC2
10 Billy SchulerCarolina RailHawks2
10 Jaime SiajCharlotte Eagles2
10 Luke VercolloneColorado Springs Switchbacks FC2
10 Ethan FinlayColumbus Crew SC2
10 Carlos LizarazoFC Dallas2
10 Bobby WarshawHarrisburg City Islanders2
10 Alex Monteiro de LimaHouston Dynamo2
10 Vincent MitchellIndy Eleven NPSL2
10 Juan CorreaJersey Express2
10 Craig PurcellLansdowne Bhoys2
10 Alain FacciniMiami Fusion FC2
10 Kei KamaraNew England Revolution2
10 Je-Vaughn WatsonNew England Revolution2
10 Yannick ReyeringNew York Pancyprian-Freedoms2
10 Roland AlbergPhiladelphia Union2
10 Andre Fortune IIRochester Rhinos2
10 Christian VoleskyRochester Rhinos2
10 Joao PlataReal Salt Lake2
10 Roy SandemanSouthie FC2
10 Minh VuFC Tucson2
10 Justin MooseWilmington Hammerheads FC2
10 Kyle ParkerWilmington Hammerheads FC2
10 Austin MartzWilmington Hammerheads FC2
10 Jeff MichaudWilmington Hammerheads FC2
10 Matt HedgesFC Dallas2
10 Mauro DiazFC Dallas2
10 Juan AgudeloNew England Revolution2