| U.S. Open Cup | |
| Year: | 1997 |
| Country: | United States |
| Winners: | Dallas Burn (1st title) |
| Second: | D.C. United |
| Scoring Leader: | Marquis White (6 goals) |
| Prev Season: | 1996 |
| Next Season: | 1998 |
The 1997 U.S. Open Cup ran from June through October, 1997, open to all soccer teams in the United States.
Major League Soccer club Dallas Burn prevailed over defending-champion D.C. United, winning 5-3 on penalty kicks after battling to a scoreless draw through extra time. The match was played at Carroll Stadium at IUPUI, Indianapolis, Indiana.
Eight D3 Pro, four PDL, and four USASA clubs start.
Eight A-League clubs enter.
Eight MLS clubs enter.
The final was originally scheduled to be played in the first week of September, but congestion in the MLS schedule forced it to be delayed into October after the MLS Cup final.[1]
Home teams listed on top of bracket
| Position | Player | Club | Goals | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marquis White | San Francisco Bay Seals | 6 | |
| 2 | Gabe Jones | Austin Lone Stars | 3 |