I’m Josh Hakala and I’m not sure if you know, I’ve been running TheCup.us since my college days 11 years ago. As a purely volunteer operation, along with my team of part-time contributors, we’ve always worked hard to give the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup the coverage the tournament deserves, from qualifying all the way to the championship game.
Now, with the rising popularity of the competition, the demands for better coverage have gone beyond the capabilities of our volunteer efforts. I’ve asked for donations in the past (that campaign is funding our massive website redesign), but now I’d like to give you something Red, White and Blue in return. This is sort of our own little Kickstarter campaign.
By purchasing the new #USOC2014 commemorative gear in our store, you will be helping us provide better all-around coverage of the US Open Cup. Proceeds will go toward ongoing website upgrades, expanding our coverage and preserving the history of this tournament. The new site will make the tournament even easier for fans and media to follow in the years to come.
CLICK HERE to visit our new store. If you’re not interested in picking up a shirt, but still want to support the site, we accept donations as well. Either way, we appreciate your support!
Josh Hakala
Senior Editor/Creator – TheCup.us