With the current “GOAT” of world soccer, Lionel Messi set to grace the stage of the 2023 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup Final on Sept. 26, it’s not the first time a player of his stature crossed paths with the tournament’s championship game.
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2023 US Open Cup Final preview: Lionel Messi, Inter Miami CF host Houston Dynamo in all-MLS title game
More than 200 teams began the journey for the 108th Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. Starting back in September of 2022 with the first of four qualifying rounds, only two teams now remain. The winner will be … Read Full Article about 2023 US Open Cup Final preview: Lionel Messi, Inter Miami CF host Houston Dynamo in all-MLS title game
Before Lionel Messi’s 2023 US Open Cup impact, Pele changed the 1975 Final in a different way
With the current "GOAT" of world soccer, Lionel Messi set to grace the stage of the 2023 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup Final on Sept. 26, it’s not the first time a player of his stature crossed paths with … Read Full Article about Before Lionel Messi’s 2023 US Open Cup impact, Pele changed the 1975 Final in a different way
2023 US Open Cup Semifinals: Lionel Messi of Inter Miami CF voted TheCup.us Player of the Round
Stop reading this if you have heard this before: Lionel Messi wins an award. Among all of his accomplishments, Messi can add the TheCup.us’ Player of the Round for the 2023 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup … Read Full Article about 2023 US Open Cup Semifinals: Lionel Messi of Inter Miami CF voted TheCup.us Player of the Round
2024 US Open Cup Qualifying Round 1 Review: 21 amateur teams advance to massive Second Round
The embers of the 2023 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup Semifinals are not yet cold, and the Final is still two weeks away, but qualifying has begun for the 109th edition of the tournament. Twenty-one games … Read Full Article about 2024 US Open Cup Qualifying Round 1 Review: 21 amateur teams advance to massive Second Round
2023 US Open Cup Semifinals: Who should be TheCup.us Player of the Round?
The 108th edition of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup came down to a pair of games on Wednesday night, and both of them needed extra time to be decided. Inter Miami CF traveled to FC Cincinnati and … Read Full Article about 2023 US Open Cup Semifinals: Who should be TheCup.us Player of the Round?
2024 US Open Cup qualifying schedule, results
Click on the scores below for match reportsAll Times Eastern Time / All future dates subject to change Twitter, not X (#USOC2024) | Facebook | Instagram | Flickr | Reddit Table … Read Full Article about 2024 US Open Cup qualifying schedule, results
2024 US Open Cup Qualifying: 109 clubs enter with Round 1 beginning Sept. 9-10
The US Soccer Federation announced the 109 clubs that will take part in Open Division Local qualifying for the 2024 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. In addition, the federation has announced the match-ups and … Read Full Article about 2024 US Open Cup Qualifying: 109 clubs enter with Round 1 beginning Sept. 9-10
2023 US Open Cup Semifinals: Houston Dynamo need OT to survive RSL, return to Final
The Houston Dynamo beat Real Salt Lake 3-1 in extra time to advance to the 2023 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Final on Wednesday at Shell Energy Stadium in Houston. Héctor Herrera, Adalberto … Read Full Article about 2023 US Open Cup Semifinals: Houston Dynamo need OT to survive RSL, return to Final
2023 US Open Cup Semifinals: Messi leads comeback, Inter Miami wins PK shootout with FC Cincinnati
Inter Miami spotted FC Cincinnati a two-goal lead before doing the improbable against Major League Soccer’s best team. The Herons scored three unanswered goals, then gave up an equalizer in extra time … Read Full Article about 2023 US Open Cup Semifinals: Messi leads comeback, Inter Miami wins PK shootout with FC Cincinnati
2023 US Open Cup Semifinals Preview: Messi mania joins the final four
After a two and a half month pause, the 108th edition of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup is back. Wednesday night will feature a Semifinal doubleheader with the first game taking place in Cincinnati and … Read Full Article about 2023 US Open Cup Semifinals Preview: Messi mania joins the final four
AS Frenzi wins 2023 UPSL title, secures 2024 US Open Cup berth
For the first time since the 2019 tournament, there is a new way to qualify for the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. Earlier this year, US Soccer announced that the winner of the spring season of the United … Read Full Article about AS Frenzi wins 2023 UPSL title, secures 2024 US Open Cup berth
SC MesoAmerica wins Amateur Cup title, becomes first to qualify for 2024 US Open Cup
For the first time in nearly three decades, the USASA National Amateur Cup trophy is heading out west.SC MesoAmerica won the 2023 USASA National Amateur Cup, 2-1, over Newtown Pride FC on Saturday … Read Full Article about SC MesoAmerica wins Amateur Cup title, becomes first to qualify for 2024 US Open Cup
2024 US Open Cup: Which NPSL teams could qualify?
The 2023 National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) season has reached the championship. With the all but the final game to go, we can take a look at which teams will have the highest priority of … Read Full Article about 2024 US Open Cup: Which NPSL teams could qualify?
2024 US Open Cup: Which USL League Two teams could qualify?
While the 2023 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup is still in progress, with the semifinals taking place in about a month, the qualifying for the 2024 competition has been underway all summer in the national … Read Full Article about 2024 US Open Cup: Which USL League Two teams could qualify?
2024 US Open Cup: US Soccer opens registration for local qualifying with new rules
On July 6, U.S. Soccer opened up registration for local qualifying for the 2024 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. Registration is open to all U.S. Soccer affiliated "Open Division" (i.e. not professional) … Read Full Article about 2024 US Open Cup: US Soccer opens registration for local qualifying with new rules
2023 US Open Cup Quarterfinals: Damir Kreilach of Real Salt Lake voted TheCup.us Player of the Round
At this time a year ago, Damir Kreilach was recovering from back surgery, a microdiscectomy procedure in his lower back where doctors removed portions of a herniated disc on his spine to relieve … Read Full Article about 2023 US Open Cup Quarterfinals: Damir Kreilach of Real Salt Lake voted TheCup.us Player of the Round
2023 US Open Cup Quarterfinals: Inter Miami CF edges Birmingham Legion as world awaits Lionel Messi
Although the Battle of the Magic Cities was dwarfed by other soccer news internationally, the US Open Cup Quarterfinal was the biggest thing happening in the city of Birmingham on Wednesday evening as … Read Full Article about 2023 US Open Cup Quarterfinals: Inter Miami CF edges Birmingham Legion as world awaits Lionel Messi
2023 US Open Cup Quarterfinals: Real Salt Lake hold off late push by LA Galaxy to advance to Semis
Whatever’s gotten into Rubio Rubin the last few days, Real Salt Lake might want to make it a double. Four days after scoring a brace in a 2-1 road win over Austin FC in MLS play, Rubin had two … Read Full Article about 2023 US Open Cup Quarterfinals: Real Salt Lake hold off late push by LA Galaxy to advance to Semis
2023 US Open Cup Quarterfinals Review: Underdog stories end as MLS teams advance to final four
Once the dust settled on the Quarterfinals of the 2023 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup, the underdogs of the tournament made their exit. What was left were four Major League Soccer teams. Three of … Read Full Article about 2023 US Open Cup Quarterfinals Review: Underdog stories end as MLS teams advance to final four
2023 US Open Cup Quarterfinals: FC Cincinnati reaches 2nd Semifinal after pulling away from underdog Pittsburgh Riverhounds
Boasting an impressive undefeated streak at TQL Stadium in all competitions this season, FC Cincinnati and the visiting Pittsburgh Riverhounds had some similar qualities in terms of being on hot … Read Full Article about 2023 US Open Cup Quarterfinals: FC Cincinnati reaches 2nd Semifinal after pulling away from underdog Pittsburgh Riverhounds
2023 US Open Cup Quarterfinals: Houston Dynamo win in Chicago following offensive explosion
Going into Tuesday night, the focus was mainly on the Chicago Fire. They were the ones at home at SeatGeek Stadium. They were the ones going after a historic fifth US Open Cup title. They were the … Read Full Article about 2023 US Open Cup Quarterfinals: Houston Dynamo win in Chicago following offensive explosion
2023 US Open Cup Quarterfinals Preview: Two USL teams, Six MLS teams battle for spot in Semifinals (with video links)
For a second straight tournament two lower division professional teams have reached the US Open Cup Quarterfinals. They and six teams from Major League Soccer (Division I) will battle on Tuesday and … Read Full Article about 2023 US Open Cup Quarterfinals Preview: Two USL teams, Six MLS teams battle for spot in Semifinals (with video links)
2023 US Open Cup Round of 16: Corey Baird of Houston Dynamo voted TheCup.us Player of the Round
Twenty two months ago, the Houston Dynamo obtained forward Corey Baird in a trade with LAFC for cash and international slot. The 27 year old, in the Round of 16 of the 2023 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup, … Read Full Article about 2023 US Open Cup Round of 16: Corey Baird of Houston Dynamo voted TheCup.us Player of the Round
2023 US Open Cup Round of 16: Chicago Fire continue quest for five with win over Austin FC
Frank Klopas wants to help the Chicago Fire become the winningest MLS team in US Open Cup history.The Fire continued their journey towards an all-time record-tying fifth Open Cup trophy on Wednesday … Read Full Article about 2023 US Open Cup Round of 16: Chicago Fire continue quest for five with win over Austin FC
2023 US Open Cup Round of 16: Real Salt Lake capitalizes on Rapids’ mistake to reach Quarterfinals
Real Salt Lake topped the Colorado Rapids, 1-0, on Wednesday night at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park to advance to the US Open Cup Quarterfinals for the first time since 2015. Jefferson Savarino … Read Full Article about 2023 US Open Cup Round of 16: Real Salt Lake capitalizes on Rapids’ mistake to reach Quarterfinals