As members of the Gulf Coast Premier League, the team earned national attention when it qualified for the 2020 U.S. Open Cup in its first season of eligibility prior to the tournament's cancelation.

Krewe FC was founded in late 2018 as an adult team extension of the Louisiana Dynamo Jrs youth organization in Lafayette.

[2] After reaching the GCPL semifinal in its first season, the team entered the 2020 U.S. Open Cup qualification tournament and defeated fellow league side Northshore United, 5–2, in the first round.

[3][4] Krewe then defeated Athletic Katy FC of the United Premier Soccer League in the second round, 3–2, off an 88th minute game-winner by forward Henrique Pimpao.

[6] U.S. Soccer announced on January 22 that the Krewe would host USL League Two side Corpus Christi FC in the First Round on March 22.