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2021 US Open Cup First Round canceled as tournament drops to 16 teams

March 30, 2021 by Michael Battista

US Open Cup trophy

The US Soccer Federation announced on Monday that the 2021 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup will not include an opening round.

Filed Under: 2021 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup Tagged With: 2021 US Open Cup

2021 US Open Cup format: Tournament shrinks due to COVID-19 pandemic

February 9, 2021 by Michael Battista

The US Soccer Federation has announced the format for the 2021 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. The 107th edition of the tournament will feature 24 teams, the smallest field in nearly three decades, in a five-round competition.

Filed Under: 2021 US Open Cup, US Open Cup Tagged With: 2021 US Open Cup

US Open Cup officially cancelled for first time in tournament’s 106-year history

August 17, 2020 by Michael Battista

The 2020 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup, the United States’ national soccer championship, has been cancelled for the first time since its inception in 1913.

Filed Under: 2020 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup History Tagged With: 2020 US Open Cup

A modest proposal: How to salvage 2020 US Open Cup amid coronovirus pandemic

March 27, 2020 by Michael Battista

A proposed 2020 US Open Cup bracket

Since the prospect of the US Open Cup’s temporary suspension becoming permanent is a reality, we have created a backup plan in an effort to keep the second-oldest continually-operating tournament in the world going.

Filed Under: 2020 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup Tagged With: 2020 US Open Cup

Which NPSL, USL League Two teams are likely to play in 2020 US Open Cup?

December 20, 2019 by Michael Battista

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

Despite the official announcement not happening until Jan. 9, teams from the NPSL and USL League Two have been receiving word and announcing their acceptance into the 2020 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup on social media.

Filed Under: Feature - Main, Feature - Qualifying, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Qualifying Tagged With: 2020 US Open Cup, 2020 US Open Cup Qualifying, National Premier Soccer League, NPSL, US Soccer, USL League 2, USL2

2020 US Open Cup Qualifying Win & You’re In: Flooding aids NY Pancyprian Freedoms’ return to USOC

November 27, 2019 by Michael Battista

Heavy rain and flooding brought an early end to the 2020 US Open Cup qualifier between the New York Pancyprian Freedoms and Brockton FC United. The Freedoms punched their ticket to the 107th edition of the tournament since they were leading 1-0 when the game was halted.

Filed Under: 2020 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, Feature - Qualifying, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Qualifying Tagged With: 2020 US Open Cup Qualifying, Brockton United, NY Pancyprian Freedoms

2020 US Open Cup Qualifying goalscoring leaders

November 3, 2019 by Michael Battista

Mohamed “James” Sesay of NTX Rayados celebrates one of his four goals against Inocentes Futbol Club in the 2020 US Open Cup qualifying tournament. Photo: NTX Rayados

The goal leaders from the Open Division Local Qualifying tournament for the 2020 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup

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2020 US Open Cup Qualifying Round 2: NY Pancyprian Freedoms win league title game rematch to advance

October 23, 2019 by Michael Battista

The New York Pancyprian Freedoms and the Cedar Stars Academy Westchester, who met in the Cosmopolitan Soccer League championship game, met again in the 2020 US Open Cup qualifying tournament. Photo: Michael Battista

The three-time US Open Cup champion New York Pancyprian Freedoms advanced to the Third Round of the Open Division Local qualifying tournament for the 2020 US Open Cup with a win over its Cosmopolitan Soccer League (CSL) counterpart Cedar Stars Academy Westchester, 2-0, on Sunday afternoon.

Filed Under: 2020 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, Feature - Qualifying, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Qualifying Tagged With: 2020 US Open Cup Qualifying, Cedar Star Academy, Cedar Stars Academy Westchester, Cosmopolitan Soccer League, new york pancyprian freedoms

2020 US Open Cup Qualifying Round 1: Ovan Oakley’s late winner helps CSA Westchester edge Jackson Lions

September 26, 2019 by Michael Battista

A shot from a 2020 US Open Cup qualifying match between the Jackson Lions and CSA Westchester. Photo: Michael Battista

In Sunday’s first US Open Cup Qualifier, Cedar Stars Academy (known in tournament logs as CSA Westchester) defeated Jackson Lions FC, 2-1, off a late goal and a confusing red card.

Filed Under: 2020 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, Feature - Qualifying, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Qualifying Tagged With: 2020 US Open Cup Qualifying, CSA Westchester, Jackson Lions FC

Who should win 2019 TheCup.us Overall Player of the Tournament?

September 17, 2019 by Michael Battista

The voting is conducted by TheCup.us staff, a select panel from the North American Soccer Reporters, and patrons who’ve pledged $10 or more to the TheCup.us on Patreon.

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

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