Since I learned about it, the US Open Cup has always been one of my favorite parts of the season in MLS. The idea that any team in the US could qualify and play in the tournament was something I at the time thought was really cool. It is a unique feature of soccer that no other sport in the United States does. As a fan of the Kansas City Wizards at the time, and someone who liked to follow the minor leagues in US soccer as best I could it was also appealing to potentially see Kansas City face teams that they wouldn’t normally see in league play.
OPINION: My Open Cup Joy is Fading
