The 1997 U.S. Open Cup ran from June through October 1997, open to all soccer teams in the United States.
Major League Soccer club Dallas Burn prevailed over defending-champion D.C. United, winning 5–3 on penalty kicks after battling to a scoreless draw through extra time. The match was played at Carroll Stadium at IUPUI in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Schedule
+ Schedule for 1997 U.S. Open Cup Round Match day Entrants Teams entered to date First round June 18–26 8 USISL D-3 Pro League teams4 Premier Development League teams4 USASA teams 16 teams Second round July 1–13 8 winners from first round8 USISL A-League teams 24 teams Third round July 23 – August 6 8 winners from second round8 Major League Soccer teams32 teams Quarterfinals August 10–26 8 winners from third round Semifinals September 2–3 4 winners from quarterfinals Final October 29 2 winners from semifinals
First round Eight D3 Pro, four PDL, and four USASA clubs start.
Second round Eight A-League clubs enter.
Third round Eight MLS clubs enter.
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Final
The final was originally scheduled to be played in the first week of September, but congestion in the MLS schedule forced it to be delayed into October after the MLS Cup final.
Bracket Home teams listed on top of bracket
Top scorers
Rank Player Club Goals 1Marquis WhiteSan Francisco Bay Seals 6 2Gabe JonesAustin Lone Stars 3
See also United States Soccer Federation Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Major League Soccer United Soccer Leagues USASA National Premier Soccer League 1997 National Amateur Cup
References
External links US Open Cup 1997