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2026 US Open Cup Round 1: “Beautiful” Cup win by Phoenix Rising spoils San Ramon FC’s debut

March 18, 2026 by Jim Coppock

Players from Phoenix Rising FC (right) and San Ramon FC race for the ball in the First Round of the 2026 US Open Cup. Photo: Phoenix Rising FC

Phoenix Rising showed their skill as professionals, but amateurs San Ramon FC were not going to be pushovers, and in fact, pushed back a bit in a 4-0 loss in Round 1 of the 2026 US Open Cup.

Filed Under: 2026 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2026 US Open Cup, Phoenix Rising FC, San Ramon FC

2026 US Open Cup Round 1: Indy Eleven shuts out a ringer-free Des Moines Menace side

March 18, 2026 by Hamish Munro

Loïc Mesanvi of Indy Eleven scores a goal from long range against the Des Moines Menace in the First Round of the 2026 US Open Cup. Photo: Trevor Ruszkowski

Indy Eleven advanced to the Second Round of the 2026 US Open Cup with a 3-0 victory over USL League Two powerhouse Des Moines Menace

Filed Under: 2026 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2026 US Open Cup, Des Moines Menance, Indy Eleven

2026 US Open Cup Round 1: Switchbacks FC blank Azteca FC to remain perfect vs. amateurs

March 18, 2026 by Andrew Mosier

Players from the Colorado Springs Switchbacks and Azteca FC battle for the ball in the First Round of the 2026 US Open Cup. Photo: Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC

The Colorado Springs Switchbacks eked out a 3-0 victory over amateur side Azteca FC Tuesday night to advanced to Round 2 of the 2026 US Open Cup. 

Filed Under: 2026 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2026 US Open Cup, Azteca FC, Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC

2026 US Open Cup Round 1: Detroit City FC overcome early deficit, rout Michigan Rangers

March 18, 2026 by Tavio Palazzolo

Players from Detroit City FC and the Michigan Rangers battle for the ball in the First Round of the 2026 US Open Cup. Photo: Detroit City FC

After falling behind early, Detroit City FC scored five unanswered goals to beat Michigan Rangers to kick off the 2026 US Open Cup.

Filed Under: 2026 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2026 US Open Cup, Detroit City FC, Michigan Rangers FC

2026 US Open Cup Round 1: Vermont Green warm hearts of frozen fans with upset of Portland

March 18, 2026 by Nate Scandore

David Ismail of Vermont Green strikes the ball against Portland Hearts of Pine in the First Round of the 2026 US Open Cup. Photo: Vermont Green FC

Vermont Green made its return to Virtue Field on a frigid Tuesday night where they edged Portland Hearts of Pine, in front of a sold-out crowd of more than 2,500 fans.

Filed Under: Feature - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2026 US Open Cup, Portland Hearts of Pine, Vermont Green FC

2026 US Open Cup Round 1: History-making trio headline Rhode Island FC’s rout of CD Faialense

March 18, 2026 by Jonah Fontela

Calvin Williams of Rhode Island FC celebrates after scoring a goal against CD Faialense in the First Round of the 2026 US Open Cup. Photo: Rhode Island FC

USL Championship side Rhode Island FC weren’t in a generous mood against visiting Massachusetts amateurs CD Faialense at Centreville Bank Stadium in Pawtucket.

Filed Under: 2026 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2026 US Open Cup, CD Faialense, Rhode Island FC

2026 US Open Cup Round 1: Late Goal, tensions lift Richmond Kickers past NoVa FC

March 18, 2026 by Allan Myers

The Richmond Kickers celebrate after scoring a goal against Northern Virginia FC in the First Round of the 2026 US Open Cup. Photo: Richmond Kickers

The battle for Virginia soccer supremacy kicked off in style on Tuesday night as the Richmond Kickers shut out Northern Virginia FC in the First Round of the 2026 US Open Cup.

Filed Under: 2026 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2026 US Open Cup, Northern Virginia FC, Richmond Kickers

2026 US Open Cup Round 1 Preview: 111th tournament kicks off this week

March 17, 2026 by Chuck Nolan Jr.

2026 us open cup first round preview graphic

The 2026 US Open Cup First Round kicks off on Tuesday, March 17.

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

2026 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup schedule, results

January 27, 2026 by Jake Sillick

Photo: Mathieu Starke Click on the scores below for match reportsAll Times Eastern / All future dates subject to change Twitter (#USOC2026) | BlueSky (#USOC2026) | Facebook | Instagram | Flickr | Reddit |    League Abbreviation Key American Premier Soccer League (APSL) Bay State Soccer League (BSSL) Colorado Premier League (CPL) Houston Football Association (HFA) Major League Soccer (MLS) Midwest […]

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2026 US Open Cup First Round draw announced

January 27, 2026 by Michael Battista

Nashville SC celebrate after winning the 2025 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup, which they will not be defending in the 2026 tournament (Credit: US Soccer)

The 111th edition of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup will kickoff in a month and a half with 32 games across three days. Beginning on March 17, 32 Open Division amateur teams, ranging from national champions to Cinderellas in waiting, will take on lower division professional teams. The March Madness begins with 10 games […]

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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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