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Michael Battista

2022 US Open Cup Qualifying: Oyster Bay United ousts third NY team to earn first USOC berth

December 9, 2021 by Michael Battista

Oyster Bay United FC clinched its spot in the 2022 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup after defeating Westchester United FC, 4-1, on Sunday, Nov. 21.

Filed Under: 2022 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, Feature - Qualifying, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Qualifying Tagged With: 2022 US Open Cup, 2022 US Open Cup Qualifying, Oyster Bay United, Westchester United FC

2022 US Open Cup Qualifying: Oyster Bay United downs 3-time champ Pancyprian Freedoms in OT

October 21, 2021 by Michael Battista

On a chilly night in Queens, three month old club Oyster Bay United FC defeated the New York Pancyprian Freedoms, a team with almost five decades of history behind it.

Filed Under: 2022 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, Feature - Qualifying, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Qualifying Tagged With: 2022 US Open Cup, 2022 US Open Cup Qualifying, Eastern Premier Soccer League, EPSL, new york pancyprian freedoms, Oyster Bay United FC, United Premier Soccer League, UPSL

2022 US Open Cup Qualifying: Next batch of matchups announced for Rounds 2, 3

October 12, 2021 by Michael Battista

Players from Vereinigung Erzgebirge celebrate after scoring a goal against West Chester United in the 2020 US Open Cup qualifying tournament. Photo: Matt Ralph | Brotherly Game

31 games will kick off across the country this weekend between Oct. 16-17, reducing the current field of 63 down to 32.

Filed Under: 2022 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, Feature - Qualifying, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Qualifying Tagged With: 2022 US Open Cup, 2022 US Open Cup Qualifying, National Premier Soccer League, NPSL

2022 US Open Cup Qualifying: Jackson Lions defeat EFA Metro in controversy-filled rescheduled game

October 6, 2021 by Michael Battista

Like most things in lower league US soccer, the match between EFA Metro and Jackson Lions FC was anything but normal.

Filed Under: 2022 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, Feature - Qualifying, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Qualifying Tagged With: 2022 US Open Cup, 2022 US Open Cup Qualifying, EFA Metro, Jackson Lions FC, United Premier Soccer League, UPSL

2022 US Open Cup qualifying schedule, results

September 8, 2021 by Michael Battista

Schedules and results for the Open Division Local Qualifying tournament for the 2022 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup.

Filed Under: 2022 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, Feature - Qualifying, Featured Post - US Open Cup Qualifying, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Qualifying Tagged With: 2022 US Open Cup, 2022 US Open Cup Qualifying, Open Division Local Qualifying

Lansdowne Yonkers wins second National Amateur Cup, qualifies for 2022 US Open Cup

August 30, 2021 by Michael Battista

(This story was originally published by Once A Metro on Aug. 12, 2021) On a frigid November night at Tibbetts Brook Park last year, Lansdowne Yonkers FC defeated Kelemdni FC NY, 4-0, in the first round of the Eastern New York State Soccer Association Amateur Cup. Ten months, eight games, and over 800 miles later, ten Bhoys stood tall […]

Filed Under: 2022 US Open Cup, Amateur Cup, Feature - Amateur Cup, Feature - Main, Feature - Qualifying, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Qualifying Tagged With: 2022 US Open Cup, 2022 US Open Cup Qualifying, Cal FC, Lansdowne Bhoys FC, Lansdowne Yonkers FC, National Amateur Cup, United States Adult Soccer Association

2022 US Open Cup qualifying: 92 teams learn Round 1 opponents for Open Division Local tournament

August 26, 2021 by Michael Battista

Players from Chula Vista FC and Rebels SC battle for the ball in their 2020 US Open Cup qualifying match. Photo: Chula Vista FC

The United States Soccer Federation announced the first round match-ups for next month’s Open Division Local qualifying tournament for the 2022 US Open Cup.

Filed Under: 2022 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, Feature - Qualifying, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Qualifying Tagged With: 2022 US Open Cup, 2022 US Open Cup Qualifying, National Premier Soccer League, NPSL, Open Division Local

2022 US Open Cup qualifying: 92 teams approved for Open Division Local tournament

August 24, 2021 by Michael Battista

Virginia United FC and CD Huateras finished out their 2020 US Open Cup third qualifying round match surrounded in chaos. The 3-1 scoreline ensured United was set to make it’s second straight tournament while their fellow Virginia side had earned three red cards in the final minute of regulation. Then 20-year-old Christian Osorio scored the […]

Filed Under: 2022 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, Feature - Qualifying, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Qualifying Tagged With: 2022 US Open Cup, 2022 US Open Cup Qualifying, National Premier Soccer League, NPSL, Open Division Local

2022 US Open Cup Qualifying: Applications open for amateur teams

July 16, 2021 by Michael Battista

The Houston Dynamo lift the trophy after winning the 2018 US Open Cup title. Photo: Houston Dynamo

Teams from the amateur divisions are able to sign up and pay for qualifying which is set to begin in September.

Filed Under: 2022 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, Feature - Qualifying, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Qualifying Tagged With: 2022 US Open Cup, 2022 US Open Cup Qualifying

Newtown Pride, FC Golden State Force to represent amateurs in 2021 US Open Cup

April 7, 2021 by Michael Battista

After weeks of anticipation, the two Open Division sides taking part in the 2021 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup were announced today.

Filed Under: 2021 US Open Cup, US Open Cup Tagged With: 2021 US Open Cup, FC Golden State Force, Newtown Pride FC

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U.S. Open Cup History

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