The 2026 U.S. Open Cup Team of the Round is here! The batch of 18 players and one coach highlights the top performers across 16 Round of 32 matches. Red Bull New York, Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC, New York City FC and Charlotte FC lead the way with multiple representatives named to the Team of the Round following lopsided victories.
The 18 players named to the Team of the Round were responsible for 20 goals and eight assists. Notably, 12 players on the Team of the Round recorded multiple goal contributions in their Round of 32 matches.
In total, 14 teams earned representation on the Team of the Round and all three divisions were represented: 14 Division I representatives from MLS, four Division II representatives from the USL Championship, and one Division III representative from USL League One.
2026 U.S. Open Cup Team of the Round - Round of 16
Coach – Yoann Damet, St. Louis CITY SC (MLS): SUM
GK – Danny Faundez, Louisville City FC (USL Championship): SUM
D – Raul Gustavo, New York City FC (MLS): SUM
D – Owen Presthus, Columbus Crew (MLS): SUM
D – Erik Sviatchenko, Houston Dynamo FC (MLS): SUM
M – Brennan Creek, Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC (USL Championship): SUM
M – Héctor Herrera, Houston Dynamo FC (MLS): SUM
M – Beau Leroux, San Jose Earthquakes (MLS): SUM
M – Maxi Moralez, New York City FC (MLS): SUM
F – Justin Ellis, Orlando City SC (MLS): SUM
F – Rafael Navarro, Colorado Rapids (MLS): SUM
F – Hugo Picard, Columbus Crew (MLS): SUM
Bench: Christian Herrera (Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC – USL Championship), Tomás Chancalay (Minnesota United FC – MLS), Eric Klein (New England Revolution – MLS), Jack Skahan (San Jose Earthquakes – MLS), Alexey Miranchuk (Atlanta United FC – MLS), Braudílio Rodrigues (One Knoxville SC – USL League One), Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago Fire FC – MLS)
