The 2025 National Amateur Cup played out in the Midwest over the last two weeks. While the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup Fourth Round (Round of 32) saw a majority of Major League Soccer teams advance as favorites, the Amateur Cup saw plenty of surprises and close calls.
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2025 US Open Cup Round 4: Who should be voted TheCup.us Player of the Round?
The Fourth Round of the 110th edition of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup is complete. There were a number of impressive individual performances over the 16 games last week. But which one was the … Read Full Article about 2025 US Open Cup Round 4: Who should be voted TheCup.us Player of the Round?

2025 US Open Cup Round 4: Andrew Rick’s clutch save sends Philadephia Union past Indy Eleven
2025 US Open Cup Round 4: Andrew Rick Clutch Save Advances Philadephia Union Past Indy ElevenOn a perfect weather night for soccer, all eyes were on 15-year-old Cavan Sullivan’s US Open Cup debut as … Read Full Article about 2025 US Open Cup Round 4: Andrew Rick’s clutch save sends Philadephia Union past Indy Eleven

2025 US Open Cup Round 4: Houston Dynamo come alive in OT, eliminate Phoenix Rising
In Phoenix Rising’s first match against an MLS team in the Valley, Houston Dynamo FC ran away with a 4-1 win in extra time thanks to a Jack McGlynn wondergoal, and tap-ins from Ezeqiel Ponce and … Read Full Article about 2025 US Open Cup Round 4: Houston Dynamo come alive in OT, eliminate Phoenix Rising

2025 US Open Cup Round 4: San Jose Earthquakes edge Sacramento Republic to avenge upset
Revenge was on the menu Wednesday night, and the San Jose Earthquakes served it ice cold. In a tightly contested US Open Cup Round of 32 clash, the Quakes earned a 2-1 victory over Sacramento Republic … Read Full Article about 2025 US Open Cup Round 4: San Jose Earthquakes edge Sacramento Republic to avenge upset

2025 US Open Cup Round 4: Austin FC’s Brandon Vazquez makes fans “believe” with comeback vs. El Paso
Austin FC avoided an early exit from the 2025 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup on Wednesday night, overcoming a two-goal halftime deficit to defeat USL Championship side El Paso Locomotive, 3-2, at Q2 … Read Full Article about 2025 US Open Cup Round 4: Austin FC’s Brandon Vazquez makes fans “believe” with comeback vs. El Paso

2025 US Open Cup Round 4: FC Dallas eliminate USOC debutants AV ALTA FC
FC Dallas overcame a brief first half scare on the way to a comfortable 3-1 win over US Open Cup debutantes AV ALTA FC in Round 4 on Wednesday.Dallas needed just three minutes to get on the … Read Full Article about 2025 US Open Cup Round 4: FC Dallas eliminate USOC debutants AV ALTA FC

2025 US Open Cup Round 4: St. Louis CITY wins rematch with Union Omaha
In a rematch of a 2023 Third Round US Open Cup draw, St. Louis CITY SC defeated Union Omaha, 2-0 Wednesday night in Round 4 of the 2025 Cup, to win a second straight over its USL League One foes. It … Read Full Article about 2025 US Open Cup Round 4: St. Louis CITY wins rematch with Union Omaha

2025 US Open Cup Round 4: Chicago Fire use strong lineup to blank Detroit City FC
A strong Chicago Fire lineup rolled through to the Round of 16 with a 4-0 victory at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Illinois over a well-supported Detroit City team that couldn’t generate much … Read Full Article about 2025 US Open Cup Round 4: Chicago Fire use strong lineup to blank Detroit City FC

2025 US Open Cup Round 4: Teenager sparks Orlando City blowout of Tampa Bay Rowdies
While the I-4 in Florida is known for standstill traffic, that is certainly not the case when it comes to the derby that shares its name. While these sides don't meet as often, that makes every … Read Full Article about 2025 US Open Cup Round 4: Teenager sparks Orlando City blowout of Tampa Bay Rowdies

2025 US Open Cup Round 4: Minnesota United’s youngest goalscorer hands Louisville City first loss
Louisville City was unable to capitalize on a heavily rotated Minnesota United side in the first official meeting between the two teams currently near the top of their respective tables. The Loons … Read Full Article about 2025 US Open Cup Round 4: Minnesota United’s youngest goalscorer hands Louisville City first loss

2025 US Open Cup Round 4: New England’s late winner hands Rhode Island loss in new stadium
The second-ever game at Centreville Bank Stadium in Pawtucket, Rhode Island ended in last-minute disappointment for the home team, as the New England Revolution eked out Rhode Island FC 2-1 in the … Read Full Article about 2025 US Open Cup Round 4: New England’s late winner hands Rhode Island loss in new stadium

2025 US Open Cup Round 4: Pittsburgh Riverhounds’ last-second winner stuns NYCFC
When the final whistle blew on Wednesday night, the Pittsburgh Riverhounds fans were treated to a familiar sight — their home team taking down a visiting MLS team at Highmark Stadium for the second … Read Full Article about 2025 US Open Cup Round 4: Pittsburgh Riverhounds’ last-second winner stuns NYCFC

2025 US Open Cup Round 4: Portland Timbers’ comeback avoids Tacoma Defiance upset bid
The Portland Timbers came within inches of what could have been considered an embarrassing loss in their squad’s history on Tuesday night. To make matters worse, it nearly came at the hands of its … Read Full Article about 2025 US Open Cup Round 4: Portland Timbers’ comeback avoids Tacoma Defiance upset bid

2025 US Open Cup Round 4: Charlotte FC offense erupts in OT with 4-1 win over North Carolina FC
The first official meeting between MLS’ Charlotte FC and USL Championship side North Carolina FC provided plenty of drama for North Carolinian fans of either team, but everyone needed to wait until … Read Full Article about 2025 US Open Cup Round 4: Charlotte FC offense erupts in OT with 4-1 win over North Carolina FC

2025 US Open Cup Round 4: Mohammed Sofo’s brace help NY Red Bulls cruise past Switchbacks
The New York Red Bulls made quick work of the reigning USL Championship winners, riding two first half goals from Mohammed Sofo to cruise past the Colorado Springs Switchbacks 4-1 in Round 4 of the … Read Full Article about 2025 US Open Cup Round 4: Mohammed Sofo’s brace help NY Red Bulls cruise past Switchbacks

2025 US Open Cup Round 4: Nashville SC’s early goal holds up vs. 10-man Chattanooga Red Wolves
In their first US Open Cup appearance since 2023, MLS’ Nashville SC needed just one goal to overcome their USL League One visitors, the Chattanooga Red Wolves.The hosts went ahead early, but though … Read Full Article about 2025 US Open Cup Round 4: Nashville SC’s early goal holds up vs. 10-man Chattanooga Red Wolves

2025 US Open Cup Round 4: D.C. United needs OT to beat Charleston Battery in Coffee Pot Cup battle
The latest battle for the Coffee Pot Cup was settled late into the night on Tuesday in the nation’s capital when DC United outlasted the Charleston Battery in extra time by a score of 2-0.The match, … Read Full Article about 2025 US Open Cup Round 4: D.C. United needs OT to beat Charleston Battery in Coffee Pot Cup battle

2025 US Open Cup Round 4 Review: One lower division remains as MLS dominates Round of 32
The Fourth Round of the 2025 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup had plenty of history in store by the time it ended on Wednesday night. From the Coffee Pot Cup battle between DC United and Charleston Battery to a … Read Full Article about 2025 US Open Cup Round 4 Review: One lower division remains as MLS dominates Round of 32

How a US Open Cup classic, locker room vandalism inspired fans to create Coffee Pot Cup
UPDATE (5/6/25 - 7:55pm ET) - The Coffee Pot Cup made its way to Audi Field for the Fourth Round match of the 2025 US Open Cup. How do you like your Open Cup upsets? Lots of cream and sugar, or just … Read Full Article about How a US Open Cup classic, locker room vandalism inspired fans to create Coffee Pot Cup

2025 US Open Cup Round 4 Preview: 16 MLS vs. lower division matchups
The Fourth Round of the 2025 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup is here. Sixteen games on the schedule over two days (May 6-7) and every game features a lower division team trying to pull off a cupset against a … Read Full Article about 2025 US Open Cup Round 4 Preview: 16 MLS vs. lower division matchups

2025 National Amateur Cup: Region 1 down to final four; Region 2 kicks off
The 2025 National Amateur Cup continued last weekend, plus Tuesday, across the Northeast and Midwest. The USASA Region I Tournament is now down to four teams, including the defending champions, while … Read Full Article about 2025 National Amateur Cup: Region 1 down to final four; Region 2 kicks off

2025 US Open Cup Round 3: Patrick Rakovsky of Phoenix Rising narrowly voted TheCup.us Player of Round
It is the type of pressure situation that can define a player’s legacy. For Phoenix Rising FC goalkeeper Patrick Rakovsky, that moment occurred on April 16, when he made a spectacular diving save on a … Read Full Article about 2025 US Open Cup Round 3: Patrick Rakovsky of Phoenix Rising narrowly voted TheCup.us Player of Round

2025 National Amateur Cup: Northeast Quarterfinals, Midwest kicks off
The 2025 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup just had its Round of 32 draw and the introduction of 16 Major League Soccer teams to the competition is right around the corner. Meanwhile, at the complete other end … Read Full Article about 2025 National Amateur Cup: Northeast Quarterfinals, Midwest kicks off

2025 US Open Cup Round 3: Who should be TheCup.us Player of the Round?
The Third Round of the 110th edition of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup is complete. There were a number of impressive individual performances over the round's 16 games. But which one was the … Read Full Article about 2025 US Open Cup Round 3: Who should be TheCup.us Player of the Round?

2025 US Open Cup Round 3: Chattanooga Red Wolves win historic PK shootout over Las Vegas Lights
The Chattanooga Red Wolves won an instant US Open Cup Classic at Cashman Field in Las Vegas, NV Wednesday night. The Red Wolves were victorious 4-3 in a penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw, … Read Full Article about 2025 US Open Cup Round 3: Chattanooga Red Wolves win historic PK shootout over Las Vegas Lights