The US Soccer Federation announced on Monday that the 2021 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup will not include an opening round.
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2021 US Open Cup format: Tournament shrinks due to COVID-19 pandemic
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.
US Open Cup officially cancelled for first time in tournament’s 106-year history
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.
A modest proposal: How to salvage 2020 US Open Cup amid coronovirus pandemic
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.
Which NPSL, USL League Two teams are likely to play in 2020 US Open Cup?
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.
2020 US Open Cup Qualifying Win & You’re In: Flooding aids NY Pancyprian Freedoms’ return to USOC
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.
2020 US Open Cup Qualifying goalscoring leaders
The goal leaders from the Open Division Local Qualifying tournament for the 2020 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup
2020 US Open Cup Qualifying Round 2: NY Pancyprian Freedoms win league title game rematch to advance
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.
2020 US Open Cup Qualifying Round 1: Ovan Oakley’s late winner helps CSA Westchester edge Jackson Lions
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.
Who should win 2019 TheCup.us Overall Player of the Tournament?
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