The 2024 U.S. Open Cup continues on with the Round of 32 next week and the introduction of eight Major League Soccer teams. Meanwhile, at the complete other end of the U.S. Soccer system, another tournament is still in its early stages. The 2024 National Amateur Cup is underway in two regions of the country as the historic tournament celebrates its 100th anniversary.
Since 2018, the champion of the National Amateur Cup, the highest tournament in the United States Adult Soccer Association, receives direct qualification to the following year’s U.S. Open Cup. For the last few years, TheCup.us has tracked the National Amateur Cup from its regional stages all the way up until the national final. These updates have been provided on Twitter / X and stats have been kept internally.
USASA is broken into four regions, each holding their own amateur cup tournament respectively. The champions of these four tournaments qualify for the national finals later this summer.
You can find a brief summary of every from this past weekend below. Additionally, here are links to the Twitter threads made over the last month regarding other results:
FULL 2024 NATIONAL AMATEUR CUP SCHEDULE/RESULTS
Region I (Northeast)
Quarterfinals
SATURDAY, APRIL 27
New York Shockers (NY – National Premier Soccer League)
2:3
Providence City FC Rogues (MA – Bay State Soccer League)
Afrim’s Sports Park – Albany, NY
After Extra Time
The 2023 Massachusetts Amateur Cup Champions knocked off the last remaining NPSL side in the Region I tournament. Providence City FC Rogues came from behind in the second half and goalkeeper Oliver Larente stopped a late penalty kick to force extra time. A free kick into a header sent the talented internet darlings into their first-ever Region I semifinal.
(Thanks to Dutch Guards SG for the help reporting!)
Goal scorers
NYS:
- Adel Cekic (PK) 33’
- Bilal Hersi (Asst: Yusef Okine) 64’
PCFC:
- Emerson Debritto 34’
- Taff Wadda (PK) 71’
- Jake Lamar 114’
SUNDAY, APRIL 28
Steel Pulse FC (MD – Maryland Super Soccer League)
2:1
Vereinigung Erzgebirge (PA – United Soccer League of Pennsylvania)
Milford Mill Academy – Millford, MD
In a battle of state cup runner-ups Steel Pulse FC knocked off Vereinigung Erzgebirge, 2-1, thanks to a late diving header. The historic Pennsylvania side exits the Amateur Cup a month after its defeat in the 2024 U.S. Open Cup.
Goal scorers
SPFC:
- RJ Fuentes (Asst: Ramzey Hassen) 30’
- Diarra Zoumana (Asst: RJ Fuentes) 85’
VE:
- Derek Antonini 33’
Match video:
Club Atlético Los Toros (VA – American Premier League)
0:3
Christos FC (MD – Maryland Super Soccer League)
Hammond High School – Columbia, MD
The Maryland state cup champions are heading to the semifinals, setting up a Steward Cup final rematch with Steel Pulse FC. Christos FC started with a phenomenal goal within the first ten minutes and didn’t look back against Club Atlético Los Toros. Historically, Christos has struggled in the regional amateur cup meaning this deep run is new territory for many of the players.
Goal scorers
CFC:
- Morgan Lucci 7’
- Brian Graham 67’
- Roshawn Panton 83’
Match video:
Newtown Pride FC (CT – Connecticut Soccer League)
1:6
New York Pancyprian-Freedoms (NY – Eastern Premier Soccer League)
Joel Barlow High School – Redding, CT
In a rematch of last year’s Region I Quarterfinal, New York Pancyprian-Freedoms knocked off defending regional champions Newtown Pride FC, 6-1. The result means Newtown will not be in the final after three consecutive appearances.
Goal scorers
NPFC:
- Unknown
NYPF:
- Joseph “Joe” Holland (x2)
- Junior Rosero
- Sebastian Ruiz
- Matthew Forster
- Luis Argudo
Region II (Midwest)
Round 2
SATURDAY, APRIL 27
Valhalla FC (OH – Ohio Valley Premier League)
2:3
Northern Indiana FC (IN – Midwest Premier League)
Milford High School – Milford, OH
Region II regulars knocked off by the newcomers. Northern Indiana FC, a recent addition to the Midwest Premier League and playing in their first Amateur Cup, eliminated Valhalla FC. The home side scored twice in the second half while playing down a man due to a red card, but couldn’t hold off the well traveled visitors who scored back to back goals.
Goal scorers
VFC:
- Anders Michelson (Asst: Ebiel Gamino) 48’
- Noah Hjelmeng (Asst: Ebiel Gamino) 56’
NIFC:
- Eduardo da Silva (PK) 13’
- Juan Perez 67’
- Piero Sabroso 68’
Match video:
Inter Detroit (MI – Midwest Premier League)
0:3
Michigan Stars Semi Pro U23 (MI – Midwest Premier League)
Mott High School – Waterford, MI
The defending champion of the Great Lakes East Division fell to its Midwest Premier League rival. Inter Detroit, who had a bye through Round 1, had a second half collapse against Michigan Stars Semi Pro U23. The reserve side of the National Independent Soccer Association professional team scored three unanswered to win its first-ever Amateur Cup game (not via forfeit).
Goal scorers
MSFC:
- Rocco Galati 49’
- Vincent Vultaggio (PK) 66’
- Gjon Melakuqi 89’
Match video:
WEDNESDAY, MAY 1
SAC Wisla Chicago (IL – Premier Soccer League of Chicagoland)
5:4 AET
CKS Warta Soccer Club (IL – Greater Chicago Soccer League)
Loyola Academy Sports Complex – Glenview, IL
Despite trailing 3-0 at halftime, SAC Wisla Chicago was able to battle back against CKS Warta Soccer Club. Late goals from Kamil Macko and Matt Skorupa forced extra time and emotions ran high as two Wisla players were shown red in overtime. In extra time, Alex Lulek found Michal Mroz at the top of the box in the 97th minute, who slotted in the game winning goal.
Goal scorers
Wisla:
- Konrad Malinowski 49’
- Michal Mroz 74′, 97′
- Kamil Macko 87′
- Matt Skorupa 90+2’
Warta:
- Aleksandar Zdravkovic 15’, 42′
- Aaron Moreno 34’, 77′
Wisloka Chicago (IL – Premier Soccer League of Chicagoland)
2:1
Edgewater Castle FC (IL – Midwest Premier League)
Olympic Park (#9) – Schaumburg, IL
Wisloka Chicago is into the next round over Edgewater Castle FC, 2-1. After a back and forth first half, a late goal by former professional forward Wojciech Wójcik proved to be enough for the home side.
Goal scorers
Wisloka:
- Patryk Knap 21′
- Wojciech Wójcik 87′
ECFC:
- Enzo Dagatti 36′
SUNDAY, MAY 5
Bateaux FC (WI – Wisconsin Primary Amateur Soccer League)
0:3
Green Bay Glory (IL – Midwest Premier League)
Regis High School – Eau Claire, WI
Green Bay Glory beat Bateaux FC, 3-0, in their Amateur Cup debut. The traveling MWPL side took a one goal lead into halftime. In the final 45 minutes, Green Bay extended its lead and Bateaux’s AJ Mittelsteadt got a second yellow card to make the home side play with 10 men. A familiar face to York United FC fans iced the game not long after that.
(Thanks to Northern Lights Football for the help reporting!)
Goal scorers
GBG:
- Edgar Heredia Victoria 13′
- Kevin Sosa 50′
- Osvaldo Ramirez 64′
United Serbian Soccer Club (WI – Milwaukee Premier League)
2:6
Chicago House AC (IL – Midwest Premier League)
United Serbian Soccer Club Fields – Milwaukee, WI
Chicago House AC, coming off an appearance in the US Open Cup earlier this year, beat United Serbian SC (WI), 6-2. House regular Nico Williams scored twice in the first five minutes and made it a hat-trick within a half hour. Serbians struggled to recover, dealing with injuries and eventually seeing two players sent off with red cards.
Goal scorers
USSC:
- Dejan Rokvic 25′
- Vitalis Takawira Jr 70′
CHAC:
- Nico Williams 2′, 5′, 30′
- Kikis Avalos 39′
- Lalo Aguilera 62′
- Isaac Carnalla 85′
Region III (South)
Region III, encompassing 11 states and 12 associations across the southern United States, will hold its tournament on June 7–9 at MESA Soccer Complex in Greer, South Carolina.
Qualifications is typically decided by teams winning their respective state cups (for example the on-going Georgia Adult State Cup). However, open entry has been allowed in the past to make up numbers.
Region IV (West)
Region IV, encompassing 13 states and 14 associations across the western United States, is scheduled to begin it’s tournament in early May. The deadline to enter is Tuesday, April 30. There is no set venue for the regional final.
National Amateur Cup Finals
Once all four regional champions have been crowned, each will take part in the national finals on July 25 to 28 in DeKalb, Illinois. This event is officially being hosted by DeKalb County United, who oddly enough did not even enter the tournament.
