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2027 US Open Cup Qualifying Round 3 Review: 32 teams advance to “Win & You’re In” round

November 4, 2026 by TheCup.us Staff

The Open Division qualifying tournament for the 2027 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup is entering its final stage after 32 teams punched their ticket to the final round.

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2027 US Open Cup Qualifying Round 2 Review: Largest round in modern history concludes

October 7, 2026 by TheCup.us Staff

The largest Open Division qualifying round in the Modern Era of the US Open Cup is in the books as 64 teams have advanced to the Third Round.

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2027 US Open Cup Qualifying Round 2 Preview: 32 games on tap Saturday, 31 more Sunday

October 3, 2026 by Chuck Nolan Jr.

The largest round of Open Division qualifying in the Modern Era kicks off on Saturday, October 3 when 64 teams face off in 32 matches. 62 more clubs finish the Second Round the following day on October 4.

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2027 US Open Cup Format: All MLS teams return to the competition

September 3, 2026 by Jake Sillick

St. Louis CITY SC players celebrate after winning the PK shootout against the Houston Dynamo in the Quarterfinals of the 2026 US Open Cup. Photo: St. Louis CITY SC

US Soccer has announced the format for the 2027 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup tournament proper and it will feature all 27 US-based MLS teams for the first time since 2023

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2027 US Open Cup qualifying schedule, results

August 27, 2026 by Josh Hakala

The schedule and results of the 2027 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup Qualifying tournament.

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2027 US Open Cup Qualifying: Record-setting 155 teams enter qualifying tournament

August 21, 2026 by Michael Battista

Boulder United players celebrate after scoring a goal against the Colorado Rovers in the First Round of the 2026 US Open Cup Qualifying tournament. Photo: Boulder United

The US Soccer Federation has announced the 155 teams that will enter qualifying for the 2027 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. 16 teams will emerge from qualifying for spots in the First Round proper next March, joining 16 other amateur teams directly entered in the First Round for a total of 32 Open Division teams. […]

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2026 National Amateur Cup: El Farolito run gauntlet to win Region IV title

June 30, 2026 by Logan Chugg

El Farolito celebrates after winning the 2026 Region IV Amateur Cup Final with a 3-0 win over Sin City FC. Photo: Logan Chugg | TheCup.us

The last regional champion has qualified for the 2026 National Amateur Cup. El Farolito SC of California, the team known for US Open Cup upsets of professional sides, won the USASA Region IV (West) Amateur Cup on Sunday afternoon after playing five games in three days.

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2026 National Amateur Cup: Complicated Round 2 in Region II; Chicago House remains

May 1, 2026 by Michael Battista

Players from 1927 SC (right) and Goshen City battle for the ball in a 2026 National Amateur Cup match. Photo: Carlos Hernandez - Black Cat Photography - IG: @black_catphoto

The month of April saw (most) of Round 2 of the USASA Region II (Midwest) Amateur Cup take place.

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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
  • 1995 US Open Cup: Rob Ukrop of Richmond Kickers voted TheCup.us Player of the Tournament
  • 1995 US Open Cup Final: Jeff Causey of Richmond Kickers voted TheCup.us Player of Round
  • 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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