| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Dallas Burn (1st title) |
| Runner-up | D.C. United |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Top goal scorer(s) | Marquis White (6 goals) |
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.