The 2016 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Final was played on September 13, 2016, at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas.
This edition of the final was contested between FC Dallas and New England Revolution, both of Major League Soccer (MLS).
[3] Dallas secured its berth in the final by defeating Oklahoma City Energy FC, Colorado Rapids, Houston Dynamo, and LA Galaxy.
New England's road to the final involved victories over Carolina RailHawks, the New York Cosmos, Philadelphia Union, and Chicago Fire.
The team is still owned by Hunt Sports Group and is run by Lamar's sons, Clark and Dan.
FCD began the 2016 LHUSOC by hosting their USL affiliate Oklahoma City Energy FC and winning by penalties.
In the next round, they hosted the Colorado Rapids and won in added extra time with Maxi Urruti scoring the decisive goal.
In the semifinals after a scoreless 90 minutes, Dallas fell behind the LA Galaxy 1–0, but would score two goals off corner kicks late in added extra time to advance to the final.
Following a Dallas turnover, striker Juan Agudelo received the ball and was able to turn past defender Matt Hedges near the top of the penalty box.
Assistant referees: Sean Hurd[1] Adam Wienckowski[1] Fourth official: Sorin Stoica[1] Match rules