The bracket is set for the remainder of the tournament, so everyone knows their path to the 108th US Open Cup Final.
Josh Hakala
Broadcast journalist / sports play by play announcer that created TheCup.us (in 2003) and continues to run the site. An active member of the Detroit Sports Broadcasters Association and the North American Soccer Reporters. Proud alum of Temple University and Lansing Community College. Read his work on TheCup.us HERE.
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