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2024 US Open Cup Round 1: Kyle Bennett of FORO SC voted TheCup.us Player of the Round

April 1, 2024 by Adam Uthe

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It doesn’t get more clutch than scoring an equalizer in stoppage time of extra time, but that’s exactly what FORO SC’s Kyle Bennett did in the Dallas-based amateur side’s First Round match in the 2024 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. The goal sent their road game against reigning MLS NEXT Pro champs Austin FC II […]

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2024 US Open Cup Round 1 Review: Seven amateur teams pull off upsets, advance to Round 2

March 21, 2024 by Phil Naegely

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You can find a recap of every 2024 US Open Cup First Round game here with video where available.

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2024 US Open Cup Round 1 Preview: 109th tournament kicks off with three matchdays this week

March 17, 2024 by Chuck Nolan Jr.

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The 109th Lamar Hunt US Open Cup begins on Tuesday, March 19

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2024 US Open Cup Handbook: Hosting fees based on match revenue, more travel money, “ringer” rules

March 13, 2024 by Jake Sillick

New Mexico United fans. File photo by New Mexico United

TheCup.us has recently gotten a copy of the 2024 US Open Cup Tournament Proper handbook which outlines both of these items in detail, along with many more organizational and operational items that have been changed from 2023.

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Commentary: US Soccer denies MLS’ attempt to ruin Lamar Hunt US Open Cup

January 2, 2024 by Jake Sillick

Photo: Houston Dynamo FC

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2024 US Open Cup Qualifying: 11 amateur clubs punch ticket to 109th tournament

November 20, 2023 by Josh Hakala

Eleven amateur clubs qualified for the 2024 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup over the weekend.

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2024 US Open Cup Qualifying: Win and You’re In Weekend preview

November 18, 2023 by Josh Hakala

It’s ‘Win & You’re In Weekend’ as 11 amateur clubs will try to punch their ticket to the 2024 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup.

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2024 US Open Cup Qualifying Round 3 Review: 22 teams advance to “Win & You’re In” round

October 24, 2023 by Josh Hakala

The professional leagues of the United States are firmly in playoff mode. Meanwhile, last weekend the penultimate round of qualifying for the 2024 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup brought its own flavor of knockout drama.

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2024 US Open Cup Qualifying Round 2 Review

October 5, 2023 by Josh Hakala

Right on the heels of the 2023 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup Final (congrats to the Houston Dynamo), the largest qualifying round of the Modern Era (1995-present) of the tournament took place over the weekend (and one game rescheduled for Tuesday). In total, there were 43 games all across the country as amateur teams battled […]

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Sahara Gunners FC getting assist from Buffalo Bills in goal of bringing pro soccer to Queen City

September 30, 2023 by Josh Hakala

The Sahara Gunners FC look to change that and put the city on the American soccer map. The amateur club, founded in 2001, is hoping that qualifying for the 2024 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup will be the springboard to help them do that.

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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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