By Rochester Rhinos,

The Rhinos are no strangers to success in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. In fact, Rochester to this day is the only lower-division team to ever hoist the Cup in the 103-year history of the USOC. In 1999, the Rhinos famously defeated 4 MLS teams, including the Colorado Rapids 2-0 in the championship match.

Rochester has faced MLS opposition in every year of their existence with the exception of 2001, losing 1-0 to the Bob Lilley-led Hershey Wildcats. The Rhinos would have the last laugh, defeating the Wildcats 2-0 in the A-League Final to claim their 3rd league title.

Rochester has an 8-15-5 record (2-3 in shootouts) against MLS opposition and a 38-20-6 record all-time in the competition (3-3 in shootouts). Their 38 USOC victories are one shy of the Chicago Fire’s record for most wins all-time in the modern era.

The last MLS victory came in 2014 when the Rhinos defeated DC United 1-0 in the Fourth Round.

1996:

Second Round: Rochester Rhinos 2:0 Fort Myers Manatees (USISL)

Quarterfinals: Rochester Rhinos 4:3 (ET) Tampa Bay Mutiny (MLS)

Semifinals: Rochester Rhinos 3:0 Colorado Rapids (MLS)

Final: Rochester Rhinos 0:3 DC United (MLS)

1997:

Second Round: Rochester Rhinos 3:2 (ET) Mid-Michigan Bucks (PDL)

Third Round: Rochester Rhinos 0:1 Tampa Bay Mutiny (MLS)

1998:

Second Round: Rochester Rhinos 3:1 Western Mass Pioneers (PDL)

Third Round: Rochester Rhinos 1:2 (ET) Columbus Crew (MLS)

1999:

Second Round: Rochester Rhinos 2:1 (ET) New York Freedom (PDL)

Third Round: Rochester Rhinos 1:0 Chicago Fire (MLS)

Quarterfinals: Rochester Rhinos 2:1 (ET) Dallas Burn (MLS)

Semifinals: Rochester Rhinos 3:2 Columbus Crew (MLS)

Final: Rochester Rhinos 2:0 Colorado Rapids (MLS)

2000:

Second Round: Rochester Rhinos 2:1 Pittsburgh Riverhounds (A-League)

Third Round: Rochester Rhinos 0:3 DC United (MLS)

2001:

Second Round: Rochester Rhinos 0:1 Hershey Wildcats (A-League)

2002:

Second Round: Rochester Rhinos 3:2 (ET) Des Moines Menace (PDL)

Third Round: Rochester Rhinos 2:3 (ET) Kansas City Wizards (MLS)

2003:

Third Round: Rochester Rhinos 4:1 New Hampshire Phantoms (PSL)

Fourth Round: Rochester Rhinos 1:2 New England Revolution (MLS)

2004:

Third Round: Rochester Rhinos 1:0 Chicago Fire Reserves (PDL)

Fourth Round: Rochester Rhinos 1:1 (3:1 SO) New England Revolution (MLS)

Quarterfinals: Rochester Rhinos 0:1 Charleston Battery (A-League)

2005:

Third Round: Rochester Rhinos 2:1 Virginia Beach Mariners (USL1)

Fourth Round: Rochester Rhinos 3:1 MetroStars (MLS)

Quarterfinals: Rochester Rhinos 1:1 (4:5 SO) Chicago Fire (MLS)

2006:

Third Round: Rochester Rhinos 5:1 New Hampshire Phantoms (USL2)

Fourth Round: Rochester Rhinos 0:0 (4:5 SO) New England Revolution (MLS)

2007:

First Round: Rochester Rhinos 1:0 Long Island Rough Riders (PDL)

Second Round: Rochester Rhinos 2:1 (ET) Western Mass Pioneers (USL2)

Third Round: Rochester Rhinos 2:4 New England Revolution (MLS)

2008:

First Round: Rochester Rhinos 2:1 (ET) RWB Adria (USASA)

Second Round: Rochester Rhinos 3:0 Pittsburgh Riverhounds (USL2)

Third Round: Rochester Rhinos 0:2 DC United (MLS)

2009:

First Round: Rochester Rhinos 1:1 (4:2 SO) Pittsburgh Riverhounds (USL2)

Second Round: Rochester Rhinos 2:1 (ET) Cleveland City Stars (USL1)

Third Round: Rochester Rhinos 4:4 (5:3 SO) Columbus Crew (MLS)

Quarterfinals: Rochester Rhinos 2:1 Wilmington Hammerheads (USL2)

Semifinals: Rochester Rhinos 1:2 DC United (MLS)

2010:

First Round: Rochester Rhinos 2:0 Dayton Dutch Lions (PDL)

Second Round: Rochester Rhinos 3:0 Pittsburgh Riverhounds (USL2)

Third Round: Rochester Rhinos 1:2 Columbus Crew (MLS)

2011:

First Round: Rochester Rhinos 2:1 Phoenix SC (USASA)

Second Round: Rochester Rhinos 1:0 Harrisburg City Islanders (USL)

Third Round: Rochester Rhinos 0:1 Chicago Fire (MLS)

2012:

Second Round: Rochester Rhinos 3:0 Brooklyn Italians (NPSL)

Third Round: Rochester Rhinos 0:3 Philadelphia Union (MLS)

2013:

Second Round: Rochester Rhinos 1:0 GPS Portland Phoenix (PDL)

Third Round: Rochester Rhinos 1:5 New England Revolution (MLS)

2014:

Second Round: Rochester Rhinos 2:1 (ET) Western Mass Pioneers (PDL)

Third Round: Rochester Rhinos 2:1 (ET) Reading United AC (PDL)

Fourth Round: Rochester Rhinos 1:0 DC United (MLS)

Fifth Round: Rochester Rhinos 1:2 New England Revolution (MLS)

2015:

Second Round: Rochester Rhinos 1:0 Greater Binghamton FC (NPSL)

Third Round: Rochester Rhinos 3:1 (ET) Harrisburg City Islanders (USL)

Fourth Round: Rochester Rhinos 0:0 (1:3 SO) Philadelphia Union (MLS)

2016:

Second Round: Rochester Rhinos 7:0 Southie FC (USASA)

Third Round: Rochester Rhinos 2:0 Landsdowne Bhoys FC (USASA)

Fourth Round: Rochester Rhinos 0:1 New York Red Bulls (MLS)

2017:

Second Round: Rochester Rhinos 3:0 FC Motown (USASA)

Third Round: Rochester Rhinos 2:1 (ET) GPS Omens (USASA)