The Atlanta Ruckus became the first victims in the USISL vs. A-League Open Cup showdowns, dropping their Quarterfinal match to the Richmond Kickers 2-1 in Richmond, Va.
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2025 US Open Cup Quarterfinals: Who should be voted TheCup.us Player of the Round?
The award is voted on by TheCup.us staff, a select panel from the North American Soccer Reporters, and select backers from TheCup.us’ Patreon.
2025 US Open Cup Quarterfinals: Philadelphia Union’s patience pays off with late rain-soaked winner vs. Red Bulls
In the late stages, Philadelphia center back Olwethu Makhanya scored off a rebound to give the Union a rain-soaked 3-2 win over the Red Bulls.
Dominic Oduro’s late goal gives Tennessee Tempo UPSL spring title, spot in 2026 US Open Cup
Tennessee Tempo FC finished undefeated in the 2025 United Premier Soccer League spring season with a 1-0 win over LA10 FC in Sunday’s championship game in Irvine, Calif.
1995 US Open Cup Quarterfinals Preview: A-League teams face off with USISL opponents
The 1995 US Open Cup Quarterfinals is an all A-League vs. USISL affair, three matches on July 12, and the Seattle Sounders hosting the Chico Rooks on July 21.
1995 US Open Cup Round 1: Carlos Llamosa of New York Centaurs voted TheCup.us Player of Round
About five years removed from his last professional club, Carlos Llamosa had found a home with the New York Centaurs of the A-League ahead of their inaugural season in 1995.
2026 US Open Cup: Which Open Division teams will get direct entry in Round 1?
With the recent changes to how Open Division (amateur) qualification works for the 2026 US Open Cup and the summer season wrapping up for those leagues and competitions, it’s time to go over each of the 16 automatic “byes” into the tournament proper.
2025 National Amateur Cup Final: West Chester United’s late OT winner books spot in 2026 US Open Cup
The 2025 National Amateur Cup was a game of headers. In total, four of the seven goals came off the head of either a West Chester United SC or RWB Adria player. Of course, deep in stoppage time, a header was the deciding score. In the 120th minute, moments away from going to penalty kicks, […]
2025 National Amateur Cup Semifinals: RWB Adria, West Chester United reach Final with narrow wins
RWB Adria and West Chester United SC both secured their place in Saturday night’s Amatuer Cup Final with a spot in the 2026 US Open Cup on the line.
2025 National Amateur Cup championship preview: 4 teams seek title, 2026 US Open Cup spot
Another entry in the 2026 US Open Cup will be determined this weekend in Milwaukee as the United States Adult Soccer Association holds the Semifinals and the Final of the 2025 National Amateur Cup.