The start of the FIFA World Cup may have paused professional soccer around the world but not everything is on hold. Across the country 36 teams played last weekend looking to inch one step closer to the 108th US Open Cup tournament.
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2023 US Open Cup Qualifying Round 3 Review: 18 teams move on to final round
The start of the FIFA World Cup may have paused professional soccer around the world but not everything is on hold. Across the country 36 teams played last weekend looking to inch one step closer to … Read Full Article about 2023 US Open Cup Qualifying Round 3 Review: 18 teams move on to final round
2023 US Open Cup Qualifying: Referee ends match early after D10 Lions player spits at him, D’Feeters advance
2023 US Open Cup Qualifying: Previewing Round 3 with 18 games this weekend
Starting with 107 teams, the hopeful qualifiers for next year's 2023 US Open Cup are down to just 36 teams. 71 teams have already been eliminated over two rounds, and there is still one more round to … Read Full Article about 2023 US Open Cup Qualifying: Previewing Round 3 with 18 games this weekend
2022 US Open Cup: Rodrigo Lopez of Sacramento Republic voted TheCup.us Player of the Tournament
Fresh off a tournament-best four goals and four assists, and a share of the tournament Golden Boot Award, Sacramento Republic FC midfielder Rodrigo Lopez earned a rare combination of awards for his … Read Full Article about 2022 US Open Cup: Rodrigo Lopez of Sacramento Republic voted TheCup.us Player of the Tournament
2023 US Open Cup Qualifying Round 2 Review: Regulars cruise, new faces shine
As many professional leagues in the United States enter playoff time another knockout tournament is underway. The 108th edition of the US Open Cup and its second qualifying round continued last … Read Full Article about 2023 US Open Cup Qualifying Round 2 Review: Regulars cruise, new faces shine
2023 US Open Cup Qualifying: Second Round commences this weekend with 36 matches
Just 72 teams remain of the 107 that started in qualifying for the 2023 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. The 35 winners from the first round now join the 37 teams that received a first round bye. Those 37 … Read Full Article about 2023 US Open Cup Qualifying: Second Round commences this weekend with 36 matches
2022 US Open Cup: Who should be voted TheCup.us Lower Division Player of the Tournament?
After two years off due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 107th edition of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup brought plenty of drama and excitement. Usually in this tournament, when there's a drama, there's … Read Full Article about 2022 US Open Cup: Who should be voted TheCup.us Lower Division Player of the Tournament?
2023 US Open Cup Qualifying Round 1 Review: Recapping all 34 games
Two weeks ago Orlando City SC lifted the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup by defeating Sacramento Republic FC, 3-0. The finish of the 2022 edition has little room to breath as the new cycle has already kicked … Read Full Article about 2023 US Open Cup Qualifying Round 1 Review: Recapping all 34 games
2022 US Open Cup Final: Orlando City’s Facundo Torres voted TheCup.us Player of the Round
The theatrical elements were there: scoreless in the late stages of the second half, surrounded by a sold-out crowd in the home stadium, and the US Open Cup Final on the line. All that was needed was … Read Full Article about 2022 US Open Cup Final: Orlando City’s Facundo Torres voted TheCup.us Player of the Round
2022 US Open Cup Final: Orlando City blanks underdog Sacramento Republic to become 2nd Florida team to lift trophy
It finally happened. After eight seasons in Major League Soccer, Orlando City finally lifted their first silverware as they beat Sacramento Republic 3-0 on Wednesday night. The Lions scored all … Read Full Article about 2022 US Open Cup Final: Orlando City blanks underdog Sacramento Republic to become 2nd Florida team to lift trophy
2022 US Open Cup Final Preview: Orlando City hosts Sacramento Republic as both seek to make history
Ever since Major League Soccer (MLS) first entered the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup in 1996, America’s top-tier of professional soccer has won the trophy every year except one. On Wednesday night, the … Read Full Article about 2022 US Open Cup Final Preview: Orlando City hosts Sacramento Republic as both seek to make history
Former USL Pro opponents take winding roads to meet again in 2022 US Open Cup Final
Two teams separated by 2,800 miles but connected by a shared season in the USL Pro league in 2014 – Sacramento’s first season of USL play, Orlando’s last before moving up to MLS – are now meeting … Read Full Article about Former USL Pro opponents take winding roads to meet again in 2022 US Open Cup Final
How St. Petersburg Kickers became Florida’s first US Open Cup champion
If Gordon Singleton had not insisted on watching the 1989 US Open Cup Final from the team bench, perhaps the fortunes of the St. Petersburg Kickers would have changed. Singleton was recovering from … Read Full Article about How St. Petersburg Kickers became Florida’s first US Open Cup champion
San Francisco Bay Seals, the ‘amateur’ pro team that reached 1997 US Open Cup Semifinals
One of the most overlooked and dramatic runs in the history of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup occurred in 1997. That year, the San Francisco Bay Seals, who competed in the USISL's D-3 Pro League, upset … Read Full Article about San Francisco Bay Seals, the ‘amateur’ pro team that reached 1997 US Open Cup Semifinals
2023 US Open Cup qualifying schedule, results
Click on the scores below for match reportsAll Times Eastern Time / All future dates subject to change Twitter (#USOC2023) | Facebook | Instagram | Flickr | Reddit Table … Read Full Article about 2023 US Open Cup qualifying schedule, results
2023 US Open Cup: 107 clubs enter qualifying, will play for 9 places in 108th edition of tournament
The US Soccer Federation announced the 107 clubs that will take part in Open Division Local qualifying for the 2023 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. The tournament will begin the weekend of Sept. 17-18. There … Read Full Article about 2023 US Open Cup: 107 clubs enter qualifying, will play for 9 places in 108th edition of tournament
2022 US Open Cup Semifinals: Danny Vitiello of Sacramento Republic voted TheCup.us Player of the Round
After 120 minutes of a scoreless draw had passed, the only remaining form of defense left against Sporting Kansas City was Sacramento Republic’s goalkeeper Danny Vitiello. Tied at 4-4 in penalty … Read Full Article about 2022 US Open Cup Semifinals: Danny Vitiello of Sacramento Republic voted TheCup.us Player of the Round
Bavarian United win 6th Amateur Cup title, punch ticket to 2023 US Open Cup
In front of their rain-soaked home fans at Heartland Value Fund Stadium in Glendale, Wis., Bavarian United won the 2022 USASA Amateur Cup title on Sunday. They defeated Northern Virginia FC (Eastern … Read Full Article about Bavarian United win 6th Amateur Cup title, punch ticket to 2023 US Open Cup
NoVa FC, Bavarian SC advance to Sunday’s Amateur Cup Final in Milwaukee
The USASA National Amateur Cup Finals kicked off with the semifinals on Saturday Aug. 6 at Heartland Value Fund Stadium in Glendale, Wisconsin. Winners from each of the four regions gathered to … Read Full Article about NoVa FC, Bavarian SC advance to Sunday’s Amateur Cup Final in Milwaukee
Vasco De Gama’s journey from Connecticut to 1978 US Open Cup Final as Pele’s opening act at Giants Stadium
Before the US Men’s National Team became a regular at the FIFA World Cup, before Major League Soccer burst onto the scene, there was the North American Soccer League (NASL). Founded in December of … Read Full Article about Vasco De Gama’s journey from Connecticut to 1978 US Open Cup Final as Pele’s opening act at Giants Stadium
2022 US Open Cup Semifinals: Sacramento Republic defense carries underdog story to Final with PK shootout win
In front of an electric, raucous and sold out Heart Health Park, Sacramento Republic FC played host to Sporting Kansas City FC Wednesday night in a semifinal match as part of the Lamar Hunt US Open … Read Full Article about 2022 US Open Cup Semifinals: Sacramento Republic defense carries underdog story to Final with PK shootout win
2022 US Open Cup Semifinals: Big second half sends Orlando City past Red Bulls, Lions to host first Final
For the first time in their club history, the Lions are heading to the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup final. The New York Red Bulls may have struck first but Orlando City scored five unanswered to … Read Full Article about 2022 US Open Cup Semifinals: Big second half sends Orlando City past Red Bulls, Lions to host first Final
2023 US Open Cup: Which NPSL teams could qualify?
The 2022 National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) season has reached the Final Four. With the vast majority of the season completed, we can take a look at which teams will have the highest priority of … Read Full Article about 2023 US Open Cup: Which NPSL teams could qualify?
2022 US Open Cup Semifinals Preview: Underdog Sacramento face 4-time champs Sporting KC; Red Bulls, Orlando City seeking first USOC trophy
The Semifinals of the 2022 U.S. Open Cup have a little bit of everything in the four clubs seeking a spot in the Final. New York Red Bulls: The team that has struggled in the Open Cup since … Read Full Article about 2022 US Open Cup Semifinals Preview: Underdog Sacramento face 4-time champs Sporting KC; Red Bulls, Orlando City seeking first USOC trophy
2022 US Open Cup Quarterfinals: Sacramento Republic’s Luis Felipe voted TheCup.us Player of the Round
Sacramento Republic’s Luis Felipe scored one of the goals of the tournament to send his club into the Semifinals of the 2022 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. Felipe’s 70th minute strike was good enough to … Read Full Article about 2022 US Open Cup Quarterfinals: Sacramento Republic’s Luis Felipe voted TheCup.us Player of the Round