The Charleston Battery advanced to the Fourth Round where they will face MLS expansion team Atlanta United.
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TheCup.us 2.0 to improve Lamar Hunt US Open Cup coverage, much more
The goal of this site remains to raise the profile of this great tournament and give it the coverage it deserves and, more importantly, preserve its rich history for generations to come. We hope that TheCup.us 2.0 is a huge step toward accomplishing that.
About the site: How TheCup.us became US Open Cup’s independent media outlet
Since 2003, TheCup.us (originally USOpenCup.com) remains the home for in-depth information and coverage about one of the best-kept secrets in American sports.
Biggest US Open Cup controversies, Part 2: NASL bails, World Cup tickets, buying home field and more
Most soccer fans know little about the rich history of the Open Cup, particularly the games other than those of the championship finals. Over the past few years, TheCup.us has dug up the details of those pre-Final tournament games, many of which have never seen the light of day.
Biggest US Open Cup controversies of last 100 years, Part 1: The Soccer War, boycotts, the ultimate sister kiss and more
Most soccer fans know little about the rich history of the Open Cup, particularly the games other than those of the championship finals. Over the past few years, TheCup.us has dug up the details of those pre-Final tournament games, many of which have never seen the light of day.
Over last 100 years, official name of the US Open Cup tournament largely a mystery
You wouldn’t think there would be a question like this, but what exactly has the official title of the tournament, currently known as the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup, been over the years?
Successful fundraising campaign ends: A heartfelt thank you to all as work begins on new-look TheCup.us
If you missed the deadline for the Indiegogo campaign, you can show your support any time you like by clicking the donate button in this article.
USSF announces monumental format changes to 2012 US Open Cup
The United States Soccer Federation has announced sweeping changes to the 99th edition of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup, many of which confirm reports by TheCup.us. The competition will feature a record 64 teams, including every US-based professional club in the American soccer pyramid and an elimination of the home game bidding process for the majority of the tournament.
Sources: Alterations proposed for 2012 US Open Cup bid process
Just a few days after publishing the article explaining the US Soccer Federation’s process of determining home games for the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup, TheCup.us has learned there is a possibility that the system will change next year.
Dollars & Cents: The controversial US Open Cup hosting bid process explained
Why have the Sounders and the Fire hosted so many of their Open Cup matches? It isn’t by luck, or by seeding, but rather it’s determined, largely, by which team writes the bigger check.