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2023 US Open Cup: Which NPSL teams could qualify?

July 26, 2022 by Jake Sillick

FC Motown 2022 US Open Cup AC Syracuse Pulse

The 2022 National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) season has reached the Final Four. With the vast majority of the season completed, we can take a look at which teams will have the highest priority of qualifying for the 2022 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. How this list is made is determined by using the format […]

Filed Under: Feature - Main, Feature - Qualifying, Featured Post - Main, Featured Post - US Open Cup Qualifying, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central, US Open Cup Qualifying Tagged With: 2023 US Open Cup, National Premier Soccer League, NPSL, Open Division National League

2022 US Open Cup Round 1: As teammate fights for life, FC Motown wins inspired replay in 90th min.

April 2, 2022 by Michael Battista

FC Motown 2022 US Open Cup

FC Motown forward Ryan Peterson is the only person who truly knows whether his game winning goal was a cross or a shot.

Filed Under: 2022 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup Tagged With: 2022 US Open Cup, FC Motown, National Premier Soccer League, protest, Replay, USL League Two, West Chester United SC

2022 Meet the Underdogs: Contra Costa FC making most of unique US Open Cup chance

March 20, 2022 by Joshua Taylor

Contra Costa vs Metro FC 2022 US Open Cup Qualifying

After the club secured a berth to the US Open Cup, Contra Costa FC have been busy building their roster for the tournament with veterans and adding younger players to their squad.

Filed Under: 2022 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, Feature - Qualifying, Meet the Underdogs, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Qualifying Tagged With: 2022 US Open Cup, Contra Costa FC, Meet the Underdogs, National Premier Soccer League, NPSL

Eric Wynalda returns to assist Las Vegas Legends in 2022 US Open Cup

February 25, 2022 by Thomas Viola

National Soccer Hall of Famer Eric Wynalda announced that he will be making a return to coaching this season to lead the Las Vegas Legends.

Filed Under: 2022 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup Tagged With: Eric Wynalda, Las Vegas Legends, National Premier Soccer League, NPSL, Open Division

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: 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: Which NPSL teams could qualify?

August 18, 2021 by Jake Sillick

With the 2021 NPSL season completed, we can take a look at which teams will have the highest priority of qualifying 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 National League

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

2013 US Open Cup qualifying: NPSL West tournament continues this weekend; Sacramento Gold qualify (UPDATED)

March 20, 2013 by Josh Hakala

Of the six remaining teams, just two will advance to the US Open Cup, and according to NPSL officials, both will begin play in Round 1.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2013 NPSL qualifying, 2013 US Open Cup qualifying, CD Aguiluchos USA, FC Hasental, FC Santa Clarita, Las Vegas Stallions, National Premier Soccer League, NPSL, Orange County Spartans/Fullerton Rangers, Real San Jose, Sacramento Gold, San Diego Boca, San Diego Flash, San Francisco Stompers, Sonoma County Sol

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