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2018 US Open Cup qualifying

2018 US Open Cup qualifying: Late winner moves Phoenix SC closer to return trip to US Open Cup

October 23, 2017 by Matt Ralph

Players from Phoenix SC and West Chester United battle for the ball in a 2018 US Open Cup qualifying match. Photo: Matt Ralph

For one of the country’s oldest active clubs (est. 1926), Saturday’s victory puts Phoenix SC one win away from qualifying for the US Open Cup proper for the first time since 2011, where they lost to the Rochester Rhinos 2-1 in the first round.

Filed Under: 2018 US Open Cup, Feature - Qualifying, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Qualifying Tagged With: 2018 US Open Cup qualifying, Phoenix SC, West Chester United

2018 US Open Cup qualifying: NTX Rayados last Texas team left after 4-1 win over Celtic Cowboys

October 23, 2017 by Lanny Short

North Texas Rayados pose for a team photo before their 2018 US Open Cup qualifying match against the Central Texas Lobos. Photo: NTX Rayados

The North Texas Rayados continued their impressive run of form in US Open Cup qualifying tournaments with a 4-1 road win over the Celtic Cowboys Premier.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2018 US Open Cup qualifying, Celtic Cowboys Premier, NTX Rayados

Travel costs are a barrier for many US Open Cup qualifying teams, now USSF is offering help

October 21, 2017 by Josh Hakala

The US Soccer Federation will provide some financial assistance to cover the cost of flights for amateur teams that have to make a trip longer than a six-hour drive for a US Open Cup qualifying match. Photo: Richard Eriksson - Flickr

For the first time, the US Soccer Federation will offer financial assistance to clubs in the open division amateur qualifying tournament who have to make a road trips longer than six hours.

Filed Under: 2018 US Open Cup, Feature - Qualifying, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Qualifying Tagged With: 2018 US Open Cup qualifying, Ann Arbor FC Elite, International Portland Select, Stegman's SC

California wildfires not stopping Cal Victory FC in quest for 2018 US Open Cup berth

October 21, 2017 by Thomas Hodul

Burned-out cars and charred homes cover the landscape in Santa Rosa, Calif. on Oct. 14, 2017, after the wildfires that spread across Sonoma County, California. Photo: California National Guard | Capt. Will Martin/Released (Flickr)

The California Victory are based in Petaluma, Calif., which is located in Sonoma County in the heart of the recent deadly North Bay wildfires.

Filed Under: 2018 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, Feature - Qualifying, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Qualifying Tagged With: 2018 US Open Cup qualifying, Cal Victory FC

2018 US Open Cup qualifying Round 1 review: Christos FC, La Maquina, former champs among 52 to advance

October 4, 2017 by Josh Hakala

Edwin Rodriguez of Academica SC dribbles the ball against Oakland Pamperos in the 2018 US Open Cup qualifying tournament. Photo: Brittney Virgo

After winning the 2017 US Open Cup title, Sporting Kansas City’s locker room at Children’s Mercy Park may have still faintly smelled like celebration beer and champagne when the opening round of the 2018 tournament kicked off a few days later.

Filed Under: 2018 US Open Cup, Feature - Qualifying, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Qualifying Tagged With: 2018 US Open Cup qualifying

2018 US Open Cup qualifying: Round 1 results, schedule for Round 2

September 26, 2017 by Josh Hakala

Atlanta-based Majestic SC enjoys the shade before the club's 2018 US Open Cup qualifying match against Lowcountry United. Majestic won 2-0. Photo: Majestic SC

Less than a week after Sporting Kansas City lifted the 2017 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup trophy, the opening round of the 2018 US Open Cup qualifying tournament for open division amateur clubs is complete.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2018 US Open Cup qualifying

2018 US Open Cup qualifying draw unveiled with record number of amateur teams

September 21, 2017 by Craig Tower

Phil Saunders of Christos FC made seven saves in a 1-0 road win over the Richmond Kickers (USL). Photo: Jessica Hendricks | Richmond Kickers

The United States Soccer Federation (USSF) announced that 108 amateur clubs from 35 different leagues have entered the qualifying tournament for the 2018 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. This breaks the record set last year when 64 teams entered.

Filed Under: 2018 US Open Cup, Feature - Qualifying, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Qualifying Tagged With: 2018 US Open Cup, 2018 US Open Cup qualifying

Which PDL teams will play in the 2018 US Open Cup?

August 4, 2017 by Josh Hakala

The Western Mass Pioneers were eliminated by Boston City (NPSL) in penalty kicks in the 2017 US Open Cup First Round. Photo: Western Mass Pioneers

It’s never too early to start looking ahead to the 2018 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup.

Filed Under: Feature - Qualifying, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Qualifying Tagged With: 2018 US Open Cup, 2018 US Open Cup qualifying, PDL

Which NPSL teams will qualify for 2018 US Open Cup?

August 4, 2017 by Ian Foster

Detroit City FC, and their rabid fanbase, have qualified for the 2018 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup.

With the NPSL’s regular season over and the Final Four set, we now have a solid idea as to who, and who may not, qualify for next year’s Lamar Hunt US Open Cup.

Filed Under: 2018 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, Feature - Qualifying, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Qualifying Tagged With: 2018 US Open Cup, 2018 US Open Cup qualifying, NPSL

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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

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