May is here, and for soccer fans, that means one thing: the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.
The U.S. Open Cup has been running for over a century and has grown since then into the behemoth it is now: the first edition in 1913-14 had 40 clubs participate, while this year’s competition will see a record 99 compete for the Dewar Challenge Trophy. While it doesn’t have the glitz and glamour that its counterpart across the pond, the FA Cup, has, there’s still that opportunity for that underdog to get that unexpected win and advance through the tournament.