The final weekend of the Open Division Local Qualifying tournament for the 2025 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup is complete with seven teams clinching a spot in next spring’s 110th edition of the tournament.
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2025 US Open Cup Qualifying: Laguna United cruise to first USOC berth with 6-2 win in San Diego
San Diego Internacional hosted Laguna United FC as both UPSL sides sought a coveted spot in the 2025 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. Laguna rolled over San Diego Inter in a decisive 6-2 victory, claiming the … Read Full Article about 2025 US Open Cup Qualifying: Laguna United cruise to first USOC berth with 6-2 win in San Diego
2025 US Open Cup Qualifying Final Weekend Review: 4 dramatic goalfests, 2 PK shootouts, 1 forfeit completes Open Division Local field
The final weekend of the Open Division Local Qualifying tournament for the 2025 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup is complete with seven teams clinching a spot in next spring's 110th edition of the … Read Full Article about 2025 US Open Cup Qualifying Final Weekend Review: 4 dramatic goalfests, 2 PK shootouts, 1 forfeit completes Open Division Local field
2025 US Open Cup Qualifying: Inter San Francisco qualifies again with 9-goal OT shootout with Valley 559
It was do-or-die in the Bay on Sunday night, and Leo Lazaro’s extra time heroics proved the difference as Inter San Francisco edged past Valley 559 FC, 5-4, at James P. Lang Field.After missing out on … Read Full Article about 2025 US Open Cup Qualifying: Inter San Francisco qualifies again with 9-goal OT shootout with Valley 559
2025 US Open Cup Qualifying: Luis Peralta’s late OT goal sends Miami United to 4th straight USOC
On a beautiful night in Hialeah, Fla., two of South Florida’s most historic clubs faced off in a “Win & You’re In” game to punch their ticket to the 2025 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. Miami United FC, … Read Full Article about 2025 US Open Cup Qualifying: Luis Peralta’s late OT goal sends Miami United to 4th straight USOC
2025 US Open Cup Qualifying: Tulsa Athletic qualifies for 4th straight USOC, ends Chicago House’s streak with PK shootout win
There’s no easy path into the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup, particularly throughout Open Division Local qualifying, but Tulsa Athletic managed to weather multiple storms and secured a spot in the 2025 … Read Full Article about 2025 US Open Cup Qualifying: Tulsa Athletic qualifies for 4th straight USOC, ends Chicago House’s streak with PK shootout win
2025 US Open Cup Qualifying: FORO SC returns to USOC on strength of three go-ahead goals
A cool, rainy night in Carrollton, Texas, saw hosts FORO SC defeat Houston Regals SCA by a 4-2 score in a "Win & You're In" match. FORO SC took the lead twice only to see Houston equalize each … Read Full Article about 2025 US Open Cup Qualifying: FORO SC returns to USOC on strength of three go-ahead goals
2025 US Open Cup Qualifying: Harbor City get revenge, win PK shootout to earn first USOC berth
In a tense “Win and You’re In” matchup against United Premier Soccer League (UPSL) rivals FC America CFL Spurs, Harbor City FC punched their ticket to the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup after an intense … Read Full Article about 2025 US Open Cup Qualifying: Harbor City get revenge, win PK shootout to earn first USOC berth
2025 US Open Cup Qualifying Preview: Six “Win & You’re In” games to determine final amateur entries in 110th tournament
The final weekend of Open Division Local qualifying tournament for the 2025 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup is upon us. 14 clubs were scheduled to face off on Saturday and Sunday to determine the final seven … Read Full Article about 2025 US Open Cup Qualifying Preview: Six “Win & You’re In” games to determine final amateur entries in 110th tournament
2025 US Open Cup Qualifying: West Chester United edges rival VE to book 3rd straight trip to USOC
West Chester United SC and Vereinigung Erzgebirge (VE) are the sibling rivals of eastern Pennsylvanian soccer. Having just played each other six days prior in the Robert M. O’Neil Amateur Cup group … Read Full Article about 2025 US Open Cup Qualifying: West Chester United edges rival VE to book 3rd straight trip to USOC
2025 US Open Cup Qualifying Third Weekend Review: Seven teams punch ticket, 14 more advance to final round
The third weekend of the 2025 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup qualifying tournament brought the number of confirmed qualifiers to nine. Seven more teams punched their ticket to the 110th edition of the US … Read Full Article about 2025 US Open Cup Qualifying Third Weekend Review: Seven teams punch ticket, 14 more advance to final round
2025 US Open Cup Qualifying: NY Renegades qualify for first USOC after PK shootout win
With a qualifying spot in the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup on the line, both the visiting team, Lansdowne Yonkers FC and hosts, New York Renegades were ready to play a physical game with elevated intensity. … Read Full Article about 2025 US Open Cup Qualifying: NY Renegades qualify for first USOC after PK shootout win
2025 US Open Cup Qualifying: Harpos FC back in USOC after handing rival Azteca FC rare loss
Harpos FC exorcized its U.S. Open Cup qualifying demons Sunday, topping bitter league rivals Azteca FC 2-0 at Broomfield Commons. Halftime substitutes Jack O’Brian and Adam Mickleson scored to … Read Full Article about 2025 US Open Cup Qualifying: Harpos FC back in USOC after handing rival Azteca FC rare loss
2025 US Open Cup Qualifying: Late goal, PK shootout win propel NJ Alliance to first USOC
On a windy night in Clifton, New Jersey Alliance FC and Steel Pulse FC battled like two teams near the top of their respective tables. Stoppage time goals by both teams forced a penalty kick shootout … Read Full Article about 2025 US Open Cup Qualifying: Late goal, PK shootout win propel NJ Alliance to first USOC
2025 US Open Cup Qualifying: Mike Akinkoye’s late winner sends Virginia Dream to first USOC
Virginia Dream FC have qualified for their first ever US Open Cup following a tightly contested, physical match with Aegean Hawks FC. The Dream took the lead through a penalty kick in the 17th minute. … Read Full Article about 2025 US Open Cup Qualifying: Mike Akinkoye’s late winner sends Virginia Dream to first USOC
2025 US Open Cup Qualifying: CD Faialense qualifies for first time on Yanis Lakhlifi hat trick
CD Faialanese secured a berth in the 2025 US Open Cup with a 3-1 victory over the UPSL’s FCY New York on a clear but cool night in Withrop, Mass. Faialanese qualifies for the US Open Cup for the first … Read Full Article about 2025 US Open Cup Qualifying: CD Faialense qualifies for first time on Yanis Lakhlifi hat trick
2025 US Open Cup Qualifying: Late goals from Dylan Mares sends Southern Indiana FC to first USOC berth
Southern Indiana FC cruised to a 3-0 victory over Dalton United FC on Saturday night in a "Win & You're In" match in the Open Division Local qualifying tournament for the 2025 Lamar Hunt US Open … Read Full Article about 2025 US Open Cup Qualifying: Late goals from Dylan Mares sends Southern Indiana FC to first USOC berth
2025 US Open Cup Qualifying Preview: Third weekend of action features 7 “Win and You’re In” matches
Twenty-six clubs will battle it out to determine who moves on to the final round on Dec. 7 and 8, and another 14 will engage in “Win and You’re In” contests this weekend in the Open Division Local … Read Full Article about 2025 US Open Cup Qualifying Preview: Third weekend of action features 7 “Win and You’re In” matches
2025 US Open Cup Qualifying Second Weekend Report: 40 amateur teams take step toward 110th USOC
The second weekend of the Open Division Local Qualifying tournament for the 2025 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup Qualifying featured 40 matches across 17 states. The 80 competing teams, including six playing … Read Full Article about 2025 US Open Cup Qualifying Second Weekend Report: 40 amateur teams take step toward 110th USOC
2025 US Open Cup Qualifying Preview: Second weekend features 40 games in 2 days
The second matchday of 2025 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup Qualifying tournament has arrived, featuring 26 second round matches and an additional 14 third round matches over the weekend. Many of the … Read Full Article about 2025 US Open Cup Qualifying Preview: Second weekend features 40 games in 2 days
2024 US Open Cup: Cristian Olivera of LAFC voted TheCup.us Player of the Tournament
In one of the closest votes in recent memory, Cristian Olivera of Los Angeles FC was narrowly voted the 2024 TheCup.us Player of the Tournament after leading his club to its first Lamar Hunt US Open … Read Full Article about 2024 US Open Cup: Cristian Olivera of LAFC voted TheCup.us Player of the Tournament
2024 US Open Cup: Dembor Benson of El Farolito voted TheCup.us Lower Division Player of Tournament
Two game-winning goals, one equalizer, and the opener on the road against bitter rivals. Dembor Benson balanced quantity and quality in a red-hot Open Cup campaign. Benson scored four goals in three … Read Full Article about 2024 US Open Cup: Dembor Benson of El Farolito voted TheCup.us Lower Division Player of Tournament
2025 US Open Cup Qualifying First Weekend Report: 32 teams punch ticket to next round
With the last embers of the 2024 US Open Cup beginning to fade, as first-time champions Los Angeles FC set down their trophy and prepare for the upcoming league playoffs, the first sparks of the 110th … Read Full Article about 2025 US Open Cup Qualifying First Weekend Report: 32 teams punch ticket to next round
2025 US Open Cup Qualifying preview: 32 games this weekend begin journey to 110th tournament
This year, US Soccer has taken steps to minimize the overall total travel distance faced by teams in qualifying. All of the 114 teams have been sorted into 14 geographical groups (with three groups … Read Full Article about 2025 US Open Cup Qualifying preview: 32 games this weekend begin journey to 110th tournament
2024 US Open Cup Final: Omar Campos of LAFC voted TheCup.us Player of the Round
For his late heroics in Los Angeles FC’s 3-1 extra time win over Sporting Kansas City in the 2024 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup Final on Wednesday, Sept. 28, Omar Campos has been selected TheCup.us Player of … Read Full Article about 2024 US Open Cup Final: Omar Campos of LAFC voted TheCup.us Player of the Round
2024 US Open Cup Final: LAFC needs OT to beat Sporting KC, win first USOC trophy
On the back of three straight finals losses in three different competitions, Los Angeles FC needed to bounce back after losing its lead in regulation to beat Sporting Kansas City 3-1 in overtime at … Read Full Article about 2024 US Open Cup Final: LAFC needs OT to beat Sporting KC, win first USOC trophy