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Open Division Local qualifying for 2020 US Open Cup begins Sept. 21-22 with 89 teams

August 21, 2019 by Jake Sillick

FC Denver celebrates after the club's 4-1 win over Gam United FC in their 2019 US Open Cup qualifier. Photo: FC Denver Twitter

Today, the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) announced the entries for the Open Division Local qualifying tournament for the 2020 US Open Cup.

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Which USL League Two teams could qualify for 2020 US Open Cup?

July 12, 2019 by Jake Sillick

The Des Moines Menace huddle up before kickoff of their First Round match vs. Duluth FC in the 2019 US Open Cup. Photo: Des Moines Menace

Fans are awaiting the results of the 2019 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup, but it’s not too early to start looking ahead to the 2020 US Open Cup qualifying.

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USSF announces hosts for 2019 US Open Cup Semifinals, hosting priority for 2019 Final

July 11, 2019 by Jake Sillick

Atlanta United fans cheer on their team against Saint Louis FC in the Quarterfinals of the 2019 US Open Cup. Photo: Karl L. Moore | Atlanta United

  Hosts for the semifinals of the 2019 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup were determined today in a live draw ceremony by the United States Soccer Federation. A separate draw held afterward determined priority for hosting the US Open Cup Final. Minnesota United FC was drawn first to host the Portland Timbers in the western […]

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2019 US Open Cup Quarterfinals preview: Six MLS teams, two USL Championship teams all seeking first national title

July 10, 2019 by Jake Sillick

In a rare occurrence for this competition, all participants in the Quarterfinals have yet to win the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup.

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NPSL Mid-Atlantic Conference adds matches to end of regular season to try to make 4 of 5 teams 2020 US Open Cup eligible

June 25, 2019 by Jake Sillick

A scene from the first half of the First Round match between West Chester United and FC Baltimore Christos in the 2019 US Open Cup. Photo: @finchamphoto

Most of the teams in the NPSL’s Mid-Atlantic Division could be eligible for the 2020 US Open Cup with a recently announced schedule change.

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2019 US Open Cup Round of 16 preview: 14 MLS, 2 USL Championship teams compete in 8 matches this week

June 18, 2019 by Jake Sillick

The Houston Dynamo lift the trophy after winning the 2018 US Open Cup title. Photo: Houston Dynamo

As we now enter the later half of the 2019 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup, stakes are quickly getting bigger. All teams remaining now have at least one game under their belt for this year’s competition. Major League Soccer dominated the last round, winning nine of the 11 matches that involved only one of their […]

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USSF announces 2019 US Open Cup Round of 16 draw, schedule, and set the bracket

June 13, 2019 by Jake Sillick

The United States Soccer Federation announced the draw and schedule for the Round of 16 of the 106th edition of the tournament that will take place June 18-20.

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2019 US Open Cup Round 4, Day 2 preview: Nine matches involving MLS teams kick off tonight

June 12, 2019 by Jake Sillick

Bring on MLS Game of Thrones Graphic by Dallas Kreil | IG: @dak_design

Outside of the championship game, the Fourth Round of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup is the pinnacle of the competition.

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Bring on MLS: USSF announces 2019 US Open Cup Round 4 draw, schedule

May 30, 2019 by Jake Sillick

Bring on MLS Game of Thrones Graphic by Dallas Kreil | IG: @dak_design

The remaining 32 teams in the 106th edition of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup learned their opponents for the Fourth Round. The United States Soccer Federation announced the draw and schedule for the Fourth Round of the 106th edition of the tournament that will take place June 11-12. In Round 4, 11 winners of […]

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2019 US Open Cup Round 3 Preview: Which 10 teams will join OKC Energy FC, MLS teams in Fourth Round?

May 28, 2019 by Jake Sillick

OKC Energy FC fans cheer during the club's 2019 US Open Cup Third Round match against the Tampa Bay Rowdies. Photo: Steven Christy | IG: @stevenchristyphoto

The 22 winners of the Second Round are now paired off into Third Round matches, where the winners will advance to the Fourth Round and where Major League Soccer teams await to enter the 106th edition of the competition.

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