The 1997 U.S. Open Cup ran from June through October, 1997, open to all

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First round

Eight D3 Pro, four PDL, and four USASA clubs start.

Second round

Eight A-League clubs enter.

Third round

Eight MLS clubs enter.

Quarterfinals

Semifinals

Final

The final was originally scheduled to be played in the first week of September, but congestion in the MLS schedule forced it to be delayed into October after the MLS Cup final.

Bracket

''Home teams listed on top of bracket''

Top scorers

References

External links

US Open Cup 1997
{{US Open Cup U.S. Open Cup

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