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2027 US Open Cup Qualifying: Record-setting 155 teams enter qualifying tournament

August 21, 2026 by Michael Battista

Boulder United players celebrate after scoring a goal against the Colorado Rovers in the First Round of the 2026 US Open Cup Qualifying tournament. Photo: Boulder United

The US Soccer Federation has announced the 155 teams that will enter qualifying for the 2027 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. 16 teams will emerge from qualifying for spots in the First Round proper next March, joining 16 other amateur teams directly entered in the First Round for a total of 32 Open Division teams. […]

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2026 National Amateur Cup: Extra time drama in Midwest quarterfinals

May 11, 2026 by Michael Battista

The USASA Region II (Midwest) Amateur Cup field is down to four.

Filed Under: Amateur Cup, Feature - Amateur Cup, Feature - Main, Featured Post - Amateur Cup, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2026 National Amateur Cup, FC Milwaukee Torrent, Goshen City FC, Green Bay Glory, RWB Adria

2026 National Amateur Cup: Northeast Quarterfinals conclude after month off

May 5, 2026 by Michael Battista

The Fritz Marth Cup, awarded to the winner of the National Amateur Cup tournament. Photo: United States Adult Soccer Association

The Quarterfinals of the USASA Region I (Northeast) Amateur Cup saw massive upsets. The 102nd edition of the National Amateur Cup will not have a repeat champion after a shocking upset in Virginia. The 2026 edition of the United States Adult Soccer Association’s top tournament will once again grant an automatic bid into the follow […]

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2026 National Amateur Cup Goal Leaders

May 3, 2026 by Michael Battista

The 2025 National Amateur Cup Semifinals and the Final were hosted at the Uihlein Soccer Park in Milwaukee. Photo: Mitchell Meerman

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2026 National Amateur Cup: Complicated Round 2 in Region II; Chicago House remains

May 1, 2026 by Michael Battista

Players from 1927 SC (right) and Goshen City battle for the ball in a 2026 National Amateur Cup match. Photo: Carlos Hernandez - Black Cat Photography - IG: @black_catphoto

The month of April saw (most) of Round 2 of the USASA Region II (Midwest) Amateur Cup take place.

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2026 US Open Cup Round of 16: Blue no more, New York City FC finally beats Red Bulls to advance

April 30, 2026 by Michael Battista

Goalkeeper Matt Freese of New York City FC makes a save against Red Bull New York in the Round of 16 of the 2026 US Open Cup. Photo: John Perdicaro

It only took 12 seasons. New York City FC slayed the dragon and beat rival Red Bull New York, 3-1, on Wednesday evening in the 2026 US Open Cup Round of 16.

Filed Under: 2026 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2026 US Open Cup, New York City FC, New York Red Bulls

2026 National Amateur Cup: Chicago House appeal upheld, will play Minnesota Blizzard next

April 22, 2026 by Michael Battista

Chicago House players celebrate after scoring a goal in the 2026 National Amateur Cup. Photo: Alex iDiscoverer | IG: @idiscoverer.sport

On Monday, the United States Adult Soccer Association (USASA) announced that Chicago House AC has successfully appealed its disqualification from the 2026 USASA Region II (Midwest) Amateur Cup tournament.

Filed Under: Amateur Cup, Feature - Amateur Cup, Feature - Main, Feature - Qualifying, Featured Post - Amateur Cup, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central, US Open Cup Qualifying Tagged With: 2026 National Amateur Cup, 2027 US Open Cup qualifying, Chicago House AC

2026 US Open Cup Round 3: Julian Hall’s brace leads Red Bull New York past Pittsburgh Riverhounds

April 17, 2026 by Michael Battista

Players from the Pittsburgh Riverhounds (right) and Red Bull New York battle for the ball in a Third Round match in the 2026 US Open Cup. Photo: Mallory Neil/Riverhounds SC

Red Bull New York (the artist formerly known as the New York Red Bulls) defeated the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC, 3-1, on Saturday night in Round 3 of the 2026 US Open Cup.

Filed Under: 2026 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2026 US Open Cup, New York Red Bulls, Pittsburgh Riverhounds

2026 National Amateur Cup: 16 teams begin in Region II

April 10, 2026 by Michael Battista

Ricardo Garcia of Goshen City FC shoots against Steel City FC during Round 1 of the 2026 USASA Region II Amateur Cup | Credit: Jayden Schlabach

The 102nd edition of the National Amateur Cup began this week in the Midwest. Comfortable wins were predominant, one match was suspended by the weather and two games were forfeited so far in the first wave of games in the USASA Region II tournament for the 2026 Amateur Cup. The 2026 edition of the United […]

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2026 Amateur Cup Results, Schedule

April 7, 2026 by Michael Battista

The 2025 National Amateur Cup Semifinals and the Final were hosted at the Uihlein Soccer Park in Milwaukee. Photo: Mitchell Meerman

2026 Amateur Cup results and schedules. The 102nd edition of the tournament will crown a national champion in the summer.

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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
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  • 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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