This weekend kicks off the largest round of qualifying games in the Modern Era (1995-present) of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup.
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2025 US Open Cup Final: Nashville SC edges Austin FC to bring Tennessee first major trophy
With the win, Nashville SC becomes the first Tennessee-based club in the US Open Cup’s 110-year history to lift the trophy.
2025 US Open Cup Semifinals: Sam Surridge of Nashville SC voted TheCup.us Player of Round
The award is voted on by TheCup.us staff, a select panel from the North American Soccer Reporters and select backers (those that pledge $10 or more) from TheCup.us’ Patreon team.
2025 US Open Cup Semifinals: Seconds away from PKs, CJ Fodrey of Austin FC stuns Minnesota United
The chippy and foul-riddled match headed to extra time where Austin FC scored at the death of the second extra time period to send Los Verdes to their first ever Open Cup Final.
2026 US Open Cup Qualifying Round 1 Review: 22 amateur teams take first step
The first steps have been taken toward the 2026 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. The Open Division qualifying tournament kicked off this weekend with 22 games that featured amateur clubs that have goals of being the tournament’s next Cinderella story. The 22 winners will advance to Round 2 which is scheduled for the weekend of […]
2025 US Open Cup Semifinals: Sam Surridge’s hat trick leads Nashville SC to first USOC Final
Nashville SC advanced to their first appearance in the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup Final on the back of a three-goal performance from Sam Surridge in their 3-1 Semifinal victory over the Philadelphia Union.
2026 U.S. Open Cup Qualifying: 146 teams will enter qualifying tournament, smashing records
The US Soccer Federation has announced the 146 teams that will enter qualifying for the 2026 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup.
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.
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, […]