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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.
2023 US Open Cup Qualifying Round 1 Review: Recapping all 34 games
Two weeks ago Orlando City SC lifted the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup by defeating Sacramento Republic FC, 3-0. The finish of the 2022 edition has little room to breath as the new cycle has already kicked off.
2022 US Open Cup Quarterfinals Preview: Orlando City, Nashville fight for final spot in Semis tonight
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2022 US Open Cup Round 5: Orlando City edge Inter Miami CF in PKs to reach Quarterfinals
After a 1-1 draw, Orlando City defeated Inter Miami CF 4-2 in a PK shootout to advance to the Quarterfinals of the 2022 US Open Cup.
2022 US Open Cup Round 1: Tomas Bosuel of San Fernando Valley FC voted TheCup.us Player of the Round
The award is voted on by TheCup.us staff, a select panel from the North American Soccer Reporters and select backers (those that pledge $10 or more) of TheCup.us’ Patreon team.
2022 US Open Cup Round 1 review: After two years off, America’s tournament roars back
The long-awaited return of the magic that is the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup arrived in full force over two nights this week.
2022 US Open Cup statistical leaders
The leaders in goals and assists for the 2022 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup
2022 US Open Cup Qualifying: COVID-19 forfeit gives Orlando FC Wolves spot in USOC
The recent resurgence of the COVID-19 pandemic due, in large part, to the omicron variant, has handed Orlando FC Wolves the club’s first trip to the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup.
2022 US Open Cup Qualifying: Game-by-game review of November qualifiers
#USOC2022 Essentials 2022 US Open Cup Qualifying Results/Schedule Qualifying Schedule Sept. 18-19 Round 1 (Southeast, West) Round 2 (Central, Northeast) Oct. 16-17 Round 2 (Southeast, West) Round 3 (Central, Northeast) Nov. 20-21 Round 3 (Southeast, West) Round 4 (Central, Northeast) Dec. 18-19 Round 4 (Southeast, West) South Carolina United Heat at Orlando FC Wolves City […]
2022 US Open Cup Qualifying: Game-by-game review of October qualifiers
The October games for the Open Division Local Qualifying tournament for the 2022 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup are nearly complete.