1995 U.S. Open Cup

1995 U.S. Open Cup
Tournament details
CountryUnited States
Teams16
Final positions
ChampionsRichmond Kickers
(1st title)
Runner-upEl Paso Patriots
1996 CONCACAF Cup Winners CupRichmond Kickers
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The 1995 United States Open Cup is often considered the start of the modern era of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, although Lamar Hunt's name was not added until the 1999 edition. It was the 82nd edition of the soccer tournament to crown the national champion of the United States.

The Richmond Kickers of the USISL Premier League won the cup in a 4–2 shootout against the El Paso Patriots, following a 1–1 tie after extra time. The match was played at Socorro ISD Stadium, El Paso, Texas.

Bracket

First Round Quarterfinals Semifinals Final
            
USASA Flamengo SC (UT) 2
APSL Colorado Foxes 6
APSL Colorado Foxes 0
USISL El Paso Patriots 2
USASA St. Petersburg Kickers 2
USISL El Paso Patriots 5
USISL El Paso Patriots 1
APSL Seattle Sounders 0
APSL Seattle Sounders 9
USISL Everett Bigfoot 2
APSL Seattle Sounders 5
USISL Chico Rooks 0
USISL Valley Golden Eagles 0
USISL Chico Rooks 2
USISL El Paso Patriots 1 (2)
USISL Richmond Kickers
(AET, PSO)
1 (4)
USISL Richmond Kickers 6
USASA Fairfax Spartans 2
USISL Richmond Kickers 2
APSL Atlanta Ruckus 1
USISL Tampa Bay Cyclones 2
APSL Atlanta Ruckus 4
USISL Richmond Kickers 4
USISL Chicago Stingers 3
USASA AAC Eagles (IL) 1
USISL Chicago Stingers 2
USISL Chicago Stingers 1
APSL New York Centaurs 0
USISL Connecticut Wolves 0
APSL New York Centaurs 3

Rounds

First Round

Quarterfinals

Semifinals

Championship

Richmond Kickers (USISL Premier)1–1El Paso Patriots (USISL Pro)
Ukrop (Cowlishaw) 49' Report Gabino Amparán (Mercado) 82'
Penalties
4 – 2
Soccorro Ind. School District Stadium - El Paso, Texas
Attendance: 7,378

MVP: Rob Ukrop (Richmond)