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  • 2023 US Open Cup Qualifying Round 4 Review: Six first-timers, three veteran teams qualify for tournament

    2023 US Open Cup Qualifying Round 4 Review: Six first-timers, three veteran teams qualify for tournament
  • 2023 US Open Cup Qualifying: Miami United edge Naples City to earn fifth trip to USOC

    2023 US Open Cup Qualifying: Miami United edge Naples City to earn fifth trip to USOC
  • 2023 US Open Cup Qualifying: Capo FC need PKs to beat Orange County FC, earn first USOC berth

    2023 US Open Cup Qualifying: Capo FC need PKs to beat Orange County FC, earn first USOC berth
  • 2023 US Open Cup Qualifying: Inter San Francisco add another one-sided win to earn first USOC berth

    2023 US Open Cup Qualifying: Inter San Francisco add another one-sided win to earn first USOC berth

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Chicago House supporters who made the trip to Randolph, Mass. to cheer their team on in a 2023 US Open Cup qualifying match against Brockton FC United. Photo: Brad Granofsky

2023 US Open Cup Qualifying Round 4 Review: Six first-timers, three veteran teams qualify for tournament

December 23, 2022 By Michael Battista

It’s been a long road for the teams competing for a place in the 2023 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. The final week of fixtures finally arrived as nine teams from the Open Division Local Qualifying punched their ticket over the weekend. This ultimate round of the competition was filled with drama. Five of the […]

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Chicago House supporters who made the trip to Randolph, Mass. to cheer their team on in a 2023 US Open Cup qualifying match against Brockton FC United. Photo: Brad Granofsky

2023 US Open Cup Qualifying Round 4 Review: Six first-timers, three veteran teams qualify for tournament

It’s been a long road for the teams competing for a place in the 2023 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. The final week of fixtures finally arrived as nine teams from the Open Division Local Qualifying punched … Read Full Article about 2023 US Open Cup Qualifying Round 4 Review: Six first-timers, three veteran teams qualify for tournament

Miami United FC celebrate after beating Naples City 2-1 in the 2023 US Open Cup qualifying tournament. Photo: Miami United FC

2023 US Open Cup Qualifying: Miami United edge Naples City to earn fifth trip to USOC

The last two South Florida teams squared off in a "Win & You're In" match with a berth in the 2023 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup on the line. In the end, the experienced Miami United FC returned to the … Read Full Article about 2023 US Open Cup Qualifying: Miami United edge Naples City to earn fifth trip to USOC

2023 US Open Cup Qualifying: Capo FC need PKs to beat Orange County FC, earn first USOC berth

  In a nail-biting end in Round 4 of the U.S Open cup qualifier, Capistrano FC pulled off a 3-2 win in a penalty shootout over Orange County FC. “I thought it was wide open [match]; … Read Full Article about 2023 US Open Cup Qualifying: Capo FC need PKs to beat Orange County FC, earn first USOC berth

Inter San Francisco celebrates after a 5-1 win over BattleBorn FC in the 2023 US Open Cup qualifying tournament. Photo: Inter San Francisco

2023 US Open Cup Qualifying: Inter San Francisco add another one-sided win to earn first USOC berth

On a cold, 20-degree day in Minden, Nevada, BattleBorn FC of NISA Nation hosted Inter San Francisco FC of the San Francisco Soccer Football League in the fourth qualifying round, “Win and You’re In” … Read Full Article about 2023 US Open Cup Qualifying: Inter San Francisco add another one-sided win to earn first USOC berth

Beaman United celebrate after edging D'Feeters Kicks SC 4-3 in extra time to qualify for the 2023 US Open Cup. Photo: Jed Henderson

2023 US Open Cup Qualifying: Beaman United rally twice, beat D’Feeters 4-3 in OT

Beaman United FC booked a spot in the 2023 edition of the US Open Cup after emerging victorious over D’Feeters Kicks SC in a 120-minute 4-3 victory. D’Feeters twice took the lead in regulation but … Read Full Article about 2023 US Open Cup Qualifying: Beaman United rally twice, beat D’Feeters 4-3 in OT

Lansdowne Yonkers FC celebrate after the club's 2-0 win over Vistula Garfield in the 2023 US Open Cup qualifying tournament. Photo: Michael Battista

2023 US Open Cup Qualifying: Lansdowne Yonkers tops SC Vistula Garfield for 2nd straight berth

Lansdowne Yonkers FC qualified for its a second consecutive US Open Cup with a 2-0 win over SC Vistula Garfield in New Jersey on Saturday. Dean Dillon scored for Yonkers along with a second half … Read Full Article about 2023 US Open Cup Qualifying: Lansdowne Yonkers tops SC Vistula Garfield for 2nd straight berth

West Chester United celebrates after qualifying for the 2023 US Open Cup with a 2-1 win over NoVa FC. Photo: West Chester United

2023 US Open Cup Qualifying: Meruca’s late winner clinches West Chester United 3rd straight berth

Levi Meruca’s 80th-minute goal was the difference for West Chester (PA) United SC in a 2-1 victory against host Northern Virginia FC on Saturday evening to qualify for the First Round proper of the … Read Full Article about 2023 US Open Cup Qualifying: Meruca’s late winner clinches West Chester United 3rd straight berth

UDA Soccer celebrates after defeating Azteca FC 4-1 (after a 4-4 draw) in a PK shootout to qualify for the 2023 US Open Cup. Photo: Andrew Mosier

2023 US Open Cup Qualifying: UDA Soccer first local college affiliate to qualify after wild shootout

UDA Soccer came out on top of an epic battle of wills, toppling US Open Cup mainstays Azteca FC 4-1 from the penalty mark after trading walloping blows in a 4-4 slugfest. Keane Garcia pulled UDA … Read Full Article about 2023 US Open Cup Qualifying: UDA Soccer first local college affiliate to qualify after wild shootout

Club de Lyon celebrates after defeating South Carolina United Heat 2-1 in extra time to qualify for the 2023 US Open Cup. Photo: Forrest Wimberly

2023 US Open Cup Qualifying: Club de Lyon create conundrum with OT win vs. SCU Heat

A brace from forward Ignacio Ten Lopez was enough to lift visiting Club de Lyon (Fla.) 2-1 after extra time over host SC United Heat to advance to the 2023 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. There was nine … Read Full Article about 2023 US Open Cup Qualifying: Club de Lyon create conundrum with OT win vs. SCU Heat

Chicago House AC celebrate after qualifying for the 2023 US Open Cup after beating Brockton FC United 8-7 in a PK shootout. Photo: Liz McQuilkin

2023 US Open Cup Qualifying: Chicago House AC win PK shootout in darkness to punch ticket

It took over a thousand miles of travel from Illinois to Massachusetts — and nine rounds of penalty kicks in increasingly cold and dark conditions —  but Chicago House AC are heading to the 2023 U.S … Read Full Article about 2023 US Open Cup Qualifying: Chicago House AC win PK shootout in darkness to punch ticket

Brockton FC United (white) battle Unations FC in the Third Round of the Open Division Qualifying tournament for the 2023 US Open Cup. Photo: Mass Soccer

2023 US Open Cup Qualifying: Previewing the Final Round of 9 “Win and You’re In” Matches

Starting with 107 teams, the hopeful qualifiers for next year's 2023 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup are down to just 18 teams. 89 teams have already been eliminated over three rounds, and now we're down to … Read Full Article about 2023 US Open Cup Qualifying: Previewing the Final Round of 9 “Win and You’re In” Matches

Orlando City SC celebrate the 2022 US Open Cup championship after a 3-0 win over the Sacramento Republic. Photo: Mathieu Starke

2023 US Open Cup Projections: Next year’s competition could look very similar to 2022

Open Division Local Qualifying is nearly finished for the 2023 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. Local Qualifying is still a small part of the field, but what about the professional teams which saw lots of … Read Full Article about 2023 US Open Cup Projections: Next year’s competition could look very similar to 2022

Clint Dempsey of the Seattle Sounders FC is shown a red card during a 2015 US Open Cup match against the Portland Timbers.

A history of violence against referees in US Open Cup

On Nov. 19, in the Open Division Qualifying tournament for the 2023 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup, an unfortunate situation brought the abrupt end to the Third Round game between D’Feeters Kicks SC and D10 … Read Full Article about A history of violence against referees in US Open Cup

Brockton FC United (white) battle Unations FC in the Third Round of the Open Division Qualifying tournament for the 2023 US Open Cup. Photo: Mass Soccer

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

D'Feeters Kicks SC and D10 Lions warm up prior to their Open Division Qualifying match for the 2023 US Open Cup in Mansfield, TX. Photo: Adam Uthe

2023 US Open Cup Qualifying: Referee ends match early after D10 Lions player spits at him, D’Feeters advance

… Read Full Article about 2023 US Open Cup Qualifying: Referee ends match early after D10 Lions player spits at him, D’Feeters advance

Players from Vereinigung Erzebirge (left) and Philadelphia Lone Star FC battle for the ball in a 2023 US Open Cup qualifier. Photo: Carl Gulbish | @carlgulbishpho1

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

Aegean Hawks (black) take on Christos FC in a 2018 US Open Cup qualifying match. Photo: Sean Maslin

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

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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?

Players from Vereinigung Erzebirge (left) and Philadelphia Lone Star FC battle for the ball in a 2023 US Open Cup qualifier. Photo: Carl Gulbish | @carlgulbishpho1

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

Orlando City SC celebrate the 2022 US Open Cup championship after a 3-0 win over the Sacramento Republic. Photo: Mathieu Starke

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

With an announced crowd of 18,461, Orlando City SC supporters achieved the third-largest Semifinal attendance in US Open Cup history. Photo: @OrlandoCitySC Twitter

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

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Clint Dempsey of the Seattle Sounders FC is shown a red card during a 2015 US Open Cup match against the Portland Timbers.

A history of violence against referees in US Open Cup

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