Led by a 2018 quarterfinals run, the boys in purple have experienced much success in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, the nation’s oldest knockout tournament. Here’s a rundown…
2015
Second Round:
Louisville City FC: 1
Lansing United (NPSL): 0
Third Round:
Louisville City FC: 3
Indy Eleven (NASL): 0
Fourth Round:
Louisville City FC: 0
Chicago Fire (MLS): 1
2016
Second Round:
Detroit City FC (NPSL): 1 (1)
Louisville City FC: 1 (3)
Third Round:
Louisville City FC: 1
Indy Eleven (NASL): 2
2017
Second Round:
Louisville City FC: 9
Tartan Devils Oak Avalon (USASA): 0
Third Round:
Louisville City FC: 0
FC Cincinnati (USL): 1
2018
Second Round:
Long Island Rough Riders (PDL): 0
Louisville City FC: 5
Third Round:
Saint Louis FC (USL): 0
Louisville City FC: 1
Fourth Round:
New England Revolution (MLS): 2
Louisville City FC: 3
Fifth Round:
Nashville SC (USL): 1
Louisville City FC: 2
Quarterfinals:
Louisville City FC: 0
Chicago Fire (MLS): 4
2019
Second Round:
Reading United AC (USL League Two): 0
Louisville City FC: 3
Third Round:
Birmingham Legion (USL Championship): 0
Louisville City FC: 1
Fourth Round:
Louisville City FC: 1
FC Cincinnati (MLS): 2
2022
Second Round:
Chattanooga Red Wolves SC (USL League One): 0 Louisville City FC: 1
Third Round:
St. Louis CITY SC (MLS Next Pro): 0 (8)
Louisville City FC: 0 (9)
Round of 32:
Louisville City FC: 1 (4)
Detroit City FC (USL Championship): 1 (2)
Round of 16:
Nashville SC (MLS): 2
Louisville City FC: 1
2023
Second Round:
Lexington SC (USL League One): 0
Louisville City FC: 1
Third Round:
Louisville City FC: 0
FC Cincinnati (MLS): 1
2024
Second Round:
Greenville Triumph SC (USL League One): 1
Louisville City FC: 3
Third Round:
Louisville City FC: 2 (4)
Seattle Sounders (MLS): 2 (5)
2025
Third Round:
Loudoun United FC (USL Championship): 1
Louisville City FC: 2
Round of 32:
Minnesota United FC (MLS): 1
Louisville City FC: 0
