The 2003 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup ran from June through October, 2003, open to all soccer teams in the United States.
The Chicago Fire won their 3rd Open Cup title with a 1–0 victory over the MetroStars in the final at Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey. Chicago missed out on a domestic treble (with the Supporters' Shield) when the Fire lost MLS Cup 2003.
The Open Cup tournament was dominated by MLS squads, as only two non-MLS teams reached the quarterfinals. The Pro Select League's Wilmington Hammerheads were the story of the tournament, winning four straight games to reach the quarterfinals, including a 4-1 thrashing of MLS side Dallas Burn. The A-League's Seattle Sounders were the only other lower division team to beat an MLS team, winning 1–0 over San Jose.
Open Cup bracket Home teams listed on top of bracket
Schedule Note: Scorelines use the standard U.S. convention of placing the home team on the right-hand side of box scores.
First round Four PDL and four USASA teams start.
Second round Six PSL and two PDL teams enter.
Third round Eight A-League and two MLS teams enter.
Fourth round Eight MLS teams enter.
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Final
Top scorers
Position Player Club Goals 1Amado Guevara MetroStars 4 2Antonio Martínez Los Angeles Galaxy 3 Alejandro Moreno Los Angeles Galaxy 3 John Spencer Colorado Rapids 3 Greg Howes Milwaukee Wave United 3 Orlando Ramirez Fresno Fuego 3 Carlos Ruíz Los Angeles Galaxy 3
See also 2003 National Amateur Cup