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.
TheCup.us Best of 2011 review
Posted on 30. Dec, 2011 by Gerald Barnhart in History
As we head into the New Year with US Open Cup qualification for 2012 already under way in the USASA and all the entrants for the higher divisions (reportedly) set, we thought we would take a look back at the year 2011. We wanted to honor the great performances in the US Open Cup and [...]
Happy Holidays from TheCup.us: Check out our US Open Cup tree and show us your soccer decorations
Posted on 20. Dec, 2011 by Gerald Barnhart in 2012, Feature
For the holiday season we were inspired to create a US Open Cup themed tree. After a little hard work away from the computer and at the craft table, we are proud to unveil the result. We hope you all enjoy.
Report: PDL selects 16 entries for 2012 US Open Cup; No qualification matches
Posted on 16. Dec, 2011 by Gerald Barnhart in 2012, PDL
TheCup.us has learned from multiple sources that the Premier Development League, the amateur division of United Soccer Leagues, will receive 16 berths for the 2012 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. The expanded number of berths will be dispersed, with one exception, to the top two clubs from the 2011 standings in each division.
2012 US Open Cup qualifying: Mass Premier edge Mass United, will face Battery Park Gunners in MA final
Posted on 11. Dec, 2011 by J.T. Alwin in 2012 US Open Cup qualifying, USASA
MPS will play the Battery Park Gunners in the Final later this month. The winner of that game will advance to play in the USASA Region I Open Cup Qualifying Tournament, to be held in the Spring of 2012.