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2025 National Amateur Cup: Tyler Bagley bags four goals to give RWB Adria Region 2 title

July 22, 2025 by Michael Battista

RWB Adria celebrates after beating the Michigan Rangers FC 6-2 in the USASA Region II Amateur Cup Final. Photo: RWB Adria

On July 5, RWB Adria beat Michigan Rangers FC, 6-2, to win the 2025 USASA Region II Amateur Cup. Adria will now play for the National Amateur Cup later this week in Milwaukee, Wis. against the four other regional champions. 

Filed Under: Amateur Cup, Feature - Amateur Cup, Feature - Main, Feature - Qualifying, Featured Post - Amateur Cup, Featured Post - US Open Cup Qualifying, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central, US Open Cup Qualifying Tagged With: 2025 National Amateur Cup, 2026 US Open Cup Qualifying, Amateur Cup, Michigan Rangers FC, RWB Adria

2026 US Open Cup: Which USL League Two teams could directly enter in the First Round?

July 16, 2025 by Jake Sillick

While we still wait for the fourth and final Quarterfinal match of the 2025 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup, qualifying for the 2026 edition has been ongoing in the amateur/open division. USL League Two has been a mainstay in the US Open Cup since 1995 when the Richmond Kickers represented the league then known as […]

Filed Under: 2026 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, Featured Post - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central, US Open Cup Qualifying Tagged With: 2026 US Open Cup, 2026 US Open Cup Qualifying, USL League Two

2025 US Open Cup Quarterfinals: Nashville SC explodes in 2nd half vs. D.C. United to reach 1st Semifinal

July 10, 2025 by Jed Henderson

Jonathan Perez of Nashville SC celebrates after scoring a goal against D.C. United in the Quarterfinals of the 2025 US Open Cup. Photo: Nashville SC

Nashville SC advanced through the Quarterfinals of the 2025 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup with a 5-2 dismantling of visiting D.C. United.

Filed Under: 2025 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central

2025 US Open Cup Quarterfinals: Severe weather postpones Philadelphia Union, NY Red Bulls match

July 9, 2025 by Zoe Schaedle

Heavy rain and lightning at Subaru Park forced the 2025 US Open Cup Quarterfinal match between the Philadelphia Union and the New York Red Bulls to be postponed. Photo: John Perdicaro

Wednesday night’s game between the Philadelphia Union and the New York Red Bulls at Subaru Park was postponed due to torrential storms.

Filed Under: 2025 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2025 US Open Cup, New York Red Bulls, Philadelphia Union

2025 US Open Cup Quarterfinals: Austin FC use pair of PKs, PK shootout to beat San Jose Earthquakes

July 9, 2025 by Connor Bunnell

Austin FC players celebrate after defeating the San Jose Earthquakes 4-2 in penalty kicks in the 2025 US Open Cup Quarterfinals. Photo: Dario Cruz | FUTWRK

Austin FC fell behind twice and twice they equalized with a penalty kick. In the end, they won a penalty kick shootout with the San Jose Earthquakes to advance to the US Open Cup Semifinals for the first time.

Filed Under: 2025 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2025 US Open Cup, Austin FC, San Jose Earthquakes/San Jose Clash

2025 US Open Cup Quarterfinals: Minnesota United needs OT to overtake 10-man Chicago Fire

July 9, 2025 by Ashle Lynn Paige

Kelvin Yeboah of Minnesota United fires a shot against Chicago Fire FC in the 2025 US Open Cup. Photo: Seth Steffenhagen - Northland Soccer Journal

After playing the majority of the match with a man advantage, Minnesota United needed extra time to beat the Chicago Fire in the Quarterfinals of the 2025 US Open Cup.

Filed Under: 2025 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2025 US Open Cup, Chicago Fire FC, Minnesota United FC

2026 US Open Cup qualifying tournament expands; El Farolito qualifies as first John Motta Trophy winner

July 8, 2025 by Josh Hakala

The Open Division Qualifying tournament for the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup has expanded and a new format is coming for the 2026 competition.

Filed Under: 2025 US Open Cup, 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: 2026 US Open Cup, 2026 US Open Cup Qualifying

1995 US Open Cup Rewind series: The Modern Era begins

July 8, 2025 by Chuck Nolan Jr.

1995 us open cup rewind graphic

The 30th anniversary of the 1995 Open Cup is upon us this year, and as we did with the inaugural tournament in 1913-1914, we’re going to take you back in time and relive the 1995 US Open Cup in chronological order, as it happened.

Filed Under: Feature - History, Feature - Main, Feature Left - US Open Cup history, Feature Right - US Open Cup History, Rewind Series, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central, US Open Cup History Tagged With: 1995 US Open Cup

I-95 Quarterfinals: Best of New York-New Jersey vs. Philadelphia in US Open Cup history

July 7, 2025 by Chuck Nolan Jr.

The history of the US Open Cup is full of rivalries between cities. Los Angeles vs. San Francisco, St. Louis vs. Chicago, Philadelphia vs. New York. Put these games in the late stages of the tournament and some “instant classics” are created.

Filed Under: Feature - History, Feature - Main, Feature Left - US Open Cup history, Feature Right - US Open Cup History, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central, US Open Cup History Tagged With: Bethlehem Steel FC, Brooklyn Hispano, Kearny Scots, New York Giants, New York Hota, New York Red Bulls, Paterson Roma, Philadelphia Americans, Philadelphia Union, Robins Dry Dock, Scottish American FC, Ukrainian Nationals

1995 US Open Cup Round 1: Richmond Kickers dominate shorthanded Spartans SC … again

July 4, 2025 by Chuck Nolan Jr.

If the Richmond Kickers felt like they had been here before, you couldn’t blame them. The USISL Premier League’s Kickers defeated Washington D.C.-area amateur club Spartans SC, 6-1, in a replay of the June 11 game the Kickers won 5-2.

Filed Under: Feature - History, Feature - Main, Feature Right - US Open Cup History, Rewind Series, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central, US Open Cup History

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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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