The Milwaukee Cup is a traveling

trophy A trophy is a tangible, durable reminder of a specific achievement, and serves as a recognition or evidence of merit. Trophies are often awarded for sporting events, from youth sports to professional level athletics. In many sports medals (or, in ...

awarded to the winner of the annual men's soccer (

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) match between

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and the

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. Milwaukee leads the all-time series, 31–12–6, however, Marquette currently holds the cup after a 5-2 victory over Milwaukee at

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on September 20, 2022 and a 1-1 draw in the most recent meeting, September 19, 2023 at

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. In the event of a draw, the cup remains in possession of the school holding it previously. Cup matches since 2006 have taken on a heightened sense of

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due to Louis Bennett's acceptance of the head coaching position at Marquette. Bennett took the job after 10 successful seasons as the head coach at Milwaukee. The September 13, 2006, match took on extra importance for Milwaukee as it was the first played under lights at

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. The undertaking to have lights installed was largely initiated and supported by Bennett and his staff while they coached at UWM. Milwaukee won, 3–2. The cup match stands as one of the few examples of a true

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in American soccer.

Match Results

References

{{Wisconsinsports Sports in Milwaukee College soccer rivalries in the United States College soccer rivalry trophies in the United States 1973 establishments in Wisconsin Recurring sporting events established in 1973 Marquette Golden Eagles men's soccer Milwaukee Panthers men's soccer