2026 U.S. Open Cup Fan-Voted Goal and Save of the Round Nominees – Round of 16
Vote for your favorite goals and saves from the Round of 16 of the 2026 U.S. Open Cup
The Round of 16 of the U.S. Open Cup delivered plenty of action across eight matches, from silky strikes to last-second stops. Now, it’s your chance to vote for your favorite goals and saves from the Round of 16. Voting runs through Thursday, May 7 at 8:30 p.m. ET, and the winners will be announced on Friday, May 8.
GOAL OF THE ROUND – NOMINEES
Griffin Dorsey (New England Revolution vs. Orlando City SC) - The 2023 Open Cup champion and first-year Lion opened his Orlando City account emphatically, leveling the contest against the New England Revolution with a smashing, top-bins finish on the volley.
Beau Leroux (San Jose Earthquakes vs. Minnesota United FC) - En route to his first Quakes brace, the 22-year-old San Jose native gathered a loose ball in the box and dribbled through the Minnesota defense before unleashing a lethal shot that found the back of the net.
Alexey Miranchuk (Charlotte FC vs. Atlanta United FC) - The veteran Russia international and three-time Russian Cup winner tallied his first Open Cup goal, scoring a lofted, left-footed finish to sink I-85 Derby rival Charlotte FC on the road.
Erik Sviatchenko (Houston Dynamo FC vs. Louisville City FC) - In just his second Open Cup match since winning the tournament with Houston in 2023, Sviatchenko converted on a pinpoint Héctor Herrera cross with a dramatic diving header in the 89th minute to send the contest against Louisville City FC to extra time.
SAVE OF THE ROUND – NOMINEES
Drake Callender (San Jose Earthquakes vs. Minnesota United FC) - The first-year Loon made a quick diving stop late against San Jose to deny Jack Skahan’s bid for a brace.
Danny Faundez (Houston Dynamo FC vs. Louisville City FC) - The longtime USL Championship shot-stopper made the first penalty kick save of his professional career, pushing Jack McGlynn’s attempt off the post and away from goal.
Matt Freese (Red Bull New York vs. New York City FC) - The USMNT goalkeeper picked up his first career Open Cup victory and helped NYCFC defeat Hudson River Derby foe Red Bull New York thanks to a full-extension stop early at Sports Illustrated Stadium.
Christian Herrera (Colorado Rapids vs. Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC) - The 2024 USL Championship title-winner stood tall to stifle Colorado’s potential winner in second-half stoppage time, ensuring the match would be extended into extra time.