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Michael Battista

2019 US Open Cup Round 4: Teal Bunbury’s chip-shot winner saves 10-man Revolution against Red Bulls

June 12, 2019 by Michael Battista

Teal Bunbury of the New England Revolution controls the ball in a Fourth Round match in the 2019 US Open Cup against the New York Red Bulls. Photo: Bob Larson

Despite playing down a man for the full 30-minute extra time session, the New England Revolution edged the New York Red Bulls on an exceptional goal by Teal Bunbury

Filed Under: 2019 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup Tagged With: 2019 US Open Cup, New England Revolution, New York Red Bulls

2019 US Open Cup Round 3: Blake Frischknecht of Orange County FC voted TheCup.us Player of the Round

June 10, 2019 by Michael Battista

The award is voted on by TheCup.us staff, a select panel from the North American Soccer Reporters and select supporters from TheCup.us’ Patreon team.

Filed Under: 2019 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup Tagged With: 2019 US Open Cup, Orange County FC, Player of the Round

2019 US Open Cup Round 3: Paul Caligiuri’s Orange County FC “shock the world” in 5-goal-flush upset of Las Vegas Lights

May 30, 2019 by Michael Battista

Orange County FC celebrate in the locker room after the club's 5-3 upset win over Las Vegas Lights FC in the Third Round of the 2019 US Open Cup. Photo: Orange County FC

Including OCFC’s Second Round win over Orange County SC (no relation) two weeks ago, this is the first time any NPSL team has ever beaten two professional sides in a single Open Cup tournament and also the first time any team from the league has taken home the prize money for advancing the farthest from the Open Division.

Filed Under: 2019 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup Tagged With: 2019 US Open Cup, Las Vegas Lights FC, Orange County FC

2019 US Open Cup Round 1: New York Cosmos B uses last second header to beat Black Rock FC, 2-1

May 11, 2019 by Michael Battista

A shirtless Bledi Bardic celebrates his game-winning goal in the final seconds for the New York Cosmos against Black Rock FC in the First Round of the 2019 US Open Cup. Photo: Matthew Levine | New York Cosmos

With stoppage-time winding down and extra time looking imminent, a final corner kick from left-back Ansi Agolli found the head of Bledi Bardic who converted his first goal of the season to send the New York Cosmos B into the Second Round of the Open Cup past Black Rock FC, 2-1.

Filed Under: 2019 US Open Cup, Feature - Main Tagged With: 2019 US Open Cup, Black Rock FC, NY Cosmos B

2019 US Open Cup Round 1: Red Bulls U-23s edge FC Motown in PKs after Garden State goalfest

May 9, 2019 by Michael Battista

The New York Red Bulls Under-23s celebrate a goal against FC Motown in the First Round of the 2019 US Open Cup. Photo: Bob Larson

For only the second time in its nine year history, the New York Red Bulls Under-23 team is heading to the Second Round of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup after getting by National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) side FC Motown on penalty kicks.

Filed Under: 2019 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup Tagged With: 2019 US Open Cup, FC Motown, New York Red Bulls U23s

2019 US Open Cup Qualifying Final Round game-by-game review

April 9, 2019 by Michael Battista

Players from NTX Rayados huddle up before the club's Fourth Round match against FC Maritsa in the Open Division Local qualifying tournament for the 2019 US Open Cup. Photo: Mirco Daniel

What started with 94 teams has been whittled down to seven. The Fourth Qualifying Round for the 2019 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup took place over the weekend of April 6-7 with six matches playing out.

Filed Under: 2019 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, Feature - Qualifying, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Qualifying Tagged With: 2019 US Open Cup qualifying

More pros, less amateurs, an extra sub in 2019 US Open Cup format

January 31, 2019 by Michael Battista

The Houston Dynamo celebrate the 2018 US Open Cup championship. Photo: Jose Castellanos | Twitter: @Vos_Castellanos, IG: @FutbolAndBrews

The United States Soccer Federation (USSF) has recently announced the pairings for the fourth round of local qualifying and the schedule and competition format which includes a Modern Era record number of professional teams.

Filed Under: 2019 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, Feature - Qualifying, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Qualifying Tagged With: 2019 US Open Cup

Which NPSL clubs will qualify for the 2019 US Open Cup?

January 10, 2019 by Michael Battista

Miami FC 2's newest signing, Dario Suarez, celebrates after coming off the bench and scoring in his debut against FC Miami City in the 2018 US Open Cup. Photo: @LemonCityLive

The National Premier Soccer League’s (NPSL) 2018 season was filled with first-year clubs reaching for the brass ring, historic clubs looking to show they’re still a powerful force, former professional clubs looking for a league of their own, and much more. With everything settled down, we now have a better idea which teams have the best chance to qualify for the 2019 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup.

Filed Under: 2019 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, Feature - Qualifying, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Qualifying Tagged With: 2019 US Open Cup, 2019 US Open Cup qualifying, NPSL

2019 US Open Cup Qualifying: Academica SC edges Oakland Stompers in wildfire-postponed match

January 6, 2019 by Michael Battista

Ramiro Ceja of Academic SC scored the lone goal in the club's 1-0 win over Oakland Stompers in the Third Round of the 2019 US Open Cup qualifying tournament. Photo: Brittney Virgo

It was a physical battle to kick off the New Year in a Open Division qualifying match for the 2019 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup as Academica SC moved past a ten-man Oakland Stompers side, 1-0.

Filed Under: 2019 US Open Cup, Feature - Qualifying, US Open Cup Qualifying Tagged With: 2019 US Open Cup qualifying, Academica SC, Oakland Sompers

2019 US Open Cup Qualifying: NY Pancyprian Freedoms edge Jackson Lions in PKs

October 24, 2018 by Michael Battista

NY Pancyprian Freedoms

The New York Pancyprian Freedoms traveled down to New Jersey and pushed the Jackson Lions FC to its limits during regulation, but with a 0-0 scoreline after 120 minutes the visitors needed a penalty shootout to advance.

Filed Under: 2019 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, Feature - Qualifying, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Qualifying Tagged With: 2019 US Open Cup qualifying, Jackson Lions FC, NY Pancyprian Freedoms

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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
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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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