Today in US Open Cup history (Sept. 7, 1999): The United States Soccer Federation announces that the US Open Cup will be formally re-named the "Lamar Hunt US Open Cup", in honor of Lamar Hunt, who played a key role in the development of professional soccer in the United States. #soccer #USMNT #SportingKC #Crew96 #FCDallas #USOC2021 #WeWantTheCup