The 2025 U.S. Open Cup is in the books, and Nashville SC deservedly lifted the trophy after a tremendous 2-1 victory over Austin FC in Wednesday night’s final at Q2 Stadium. Still, this year’s edition of the tournament has been full of magic moments from beginning to end. From amateur Cup-sets to cross-town rivalries, the Open Cup continued to remind us why this is the perfect showcase for the American game.
What will we remember when we look back on 2025?
Nashville SC’s triumph
Nashville SC are your Open Cup champions, and they got there by adapting on the fly. BJ Callaghan got his initial tactics right, but Austin FC didn’t roll over. Instead, it took considerate in-game adjustments and a standout goalkeeping performance from cup goalkeeper Brian Schwake to do the job.
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