USSF announces monumental format changes to 2012 US Open Cup
Posted on 11. Jan, 2012 by Josh Hakala in 2012
The United States Soccer Federation has announced sweeping changes to the 99th edition of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup, many of which confirm reports by TheCup.us. The competition will feature a record 64 teams, including every US-based professional club in the American soccer pyramid and an elimination of the home game bidding process for the majority of the tournament.
Sources: Alterations proposed for 2012 US Open Cup bid process
Posted on 05. Jan, 2012 by Josh Hakala in News
Just a few days after publishing the article explaining the US Soccer Federation’s process of determining home games for the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup, TheCup.us has learned there is a possibility that the system will change next year.
Dollars & Cents: The controversial US Open Cup hosting bid process explained
Posted on 22. Dec, 2011 by Josh Hakala in Feature, News
Why have the Sounders and the Fire hosted so many of their Open Cup matches? It isn’t by luck, or by seeding, but rather it’s determined, largely, by which team writes the bigger check.
2012 US Open Cup qualifying: Mass Premier Soccer thriller highlights opening round of Massachusetts tournament
Posted on 08. Dec, 2011 by Josh Hakala in 2012, 2012 US Open Cup qualifying, Qualification
Boston Olympiakos needed overtime, while Mass Premier Soccer finished extra time tied 4-4 and required penalty kicks to punch their ticket to the final four.
Source: 2012 US Open Cup format proposal calls for 64 teams, including all 16 US-based MLS clubs
Posted on 09. Nov, 2011 by Josh Hakala in 2012, News
The changes are detailed in a proposal that is awaiting final approval by Major League Soccer’s Competition Committee, which is scheduled to meet in the weeks leading up to MLS Cup.