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2026 US Open Cup Qualifying: Castin hat trick delivers Florida Badgers OT win, first USOC berth

November 25, 2025 by Andrew Torres-Blanco

The Florida Badgers celebrate after defeating Miami United FC 5-3 in extra time in the final round of the 2026 US Open Cup qualifying tournament. Photo: Florida Badgers

For the first time in their history after only being inaugurated this past season, Florida Badgers FC clinched qualification to the U.S. Lamar Hunt Open Cup in dramatic fashion.

Filed Under: 2026 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, Feature - Qualifying, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central, US Open Cup Qualifying Tagged With: 2026 US Open Cup, 2026 US Open Cup Qualifying, Florida Badgers FC, Miami United FC

2024 US Open Cup Round 3: South Georgia Tormenta’s man advantage sparks second half comeback at Miami FC

April 18, 2024 by Andrew Torres-Blanco

South Georgia Tormenta FC continued its US Open Cup undefeated mark against Second Division competition as the USL-1 side scored three second-half goals with a man advantage in a 4-2 victory over host USL-C’s Miami FC on Wednesay night at Florida International University.

Filed Under: 2024 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: Miami FC, South Georgia Tormenta FC

2024 US Open Cup Round 2: Miami United make USSSA history with upset of Club de Lyon

April 4, 2024 by Andrew Torres-Blanco

Players from Miami United FC (left) and Club de Lyon battle for the ball in the Second Round of the 2024 US Open Cup. Photo: Kelly Gavin Photography

On a breezy evening in Pembroke Pines, Fla., Miami United triumphed over Club de Lyon (NISA) with a dominant 2-0 win in the Second Round of the 2024 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. Although a bit shaky than the home team would have liked, United pulled off the upset in a drama-filled game at UPSL […]

Filed Under: 2024 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2024 US Open Cup, Club de Lyon, Miami United FC

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U.S. Open Cup History

Ben Miller FC - 1920 National Challenge Cup champions

St. Louis’ US Open Cup legacy began in 1920 with Ben Miller FC

In front of 12,000 fans at Handlan’s Park in St. Louis, Ben Miller FC became the first team from the west to win the National Challenge Cup, defeating Fore River 2-1

  • 1935 National Challenge Cup Semifinals: After 29 days, Central Breweries win 3-game Western Final
  • 1995 US Open Cup: Rob Ukrop of Richmond Kickers voted TheCup.us Player of the Tournament
  • 1995 US Open Cup Final: Jeff Causey of Richmond Kickers voted TheCup.us Player of Round
  • 1995 US Open Cup Final: Richmond Kickers survive heat, beat El Paso Patriots in PKs to win title
  • 1995 US Open Cup Final Preview: El Paso Patriots hosting amateur Richmond Kickers in “El Sauna”

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