Dating back to 1914, the U.S. Open Cup is the oldest soccer competition in the United States and is among the oldest in the world. The U.S. Open Cup is a single-elimination tournament open to all amateur and professional teams in the United States. Thirty-two teams competed for the 87-year-old Dewar Cup trophy in the 2001 U.S. Open Cup.
Quarterfinals
June 24, 2001
Chicago Fire (MLS) def. Pittsburgh Riverhounds (A-League), 3-2 (OT)
Los Angeles Galaxy (MLS) def. San Jose Earthquakes (MLS), 1-1 (10-9 on PKs)
New England Revolution (MLS) def. Columbus Crew (MLS), 2-1
D.C. United (MLS) def. Richmond Kickers (A-League), 2-1
Semifinals
August 22, 2001
Los Angeles Galaxy def. Chicago Fire, 2-1 (OT)
New England Revolution def. D.C. United, 2-0
Final
Los Angeles Galaxy, 2-1 (OT)
Oct. 27 at Titan Stadium, Fullerton, Calif.
Attendance: 4,195
| 1 | 2 | OT | —F | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New England | 1 | 0 | 0 | —1 |
| Los Angeles | 0 | 1 | 1 | —2 |
| Club Team Competition | 2000-01 Season | Major League Soccer |
