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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

What are the US Soccer presidential candidates saying about the US Open Cup?

January 31, 2018 by Josh Hakala

The candidates for US Soccer President (from top left, clockwise): Paul Caligiuri, Kathy Carter, Carlos Cordeiro, Steve Gans, Eric Wynalda, Michael Winograd, Hope Solo, Kyle Martino

Since the US Open Cup did not get much attention at the United Soccer Coaches convention in Philadelphia, TheCup.us decided to reach out to each of the eight candidates for US Soccer president to get their views on the competition and how it can be made into a major event in the United States.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2018 US Open Cup, US Soccer

GolTV to air next three US Open Cup Finals, including two historic matches

August 1, 2012 by Gerald Barnhart

Exactly one week before the 2012 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup championship match between host Sporting Kansas City and the history-seeking three-time champion Seattle Sounders, GolTV cable network has announced that it has reached a three-year deal with the United States Soccer Federation to broadcast the tournament final.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2012 US Open Cup, 2013 US Open Cup, 2014 US Open Cup, Broadcasts, Fox Soccer, GolTV, Seattle Sounders MLS, Sporting Kansas City/Kansas City Wizards, US Soccer

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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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