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.
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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.
2025 National Amateur Cup: Tyler Bagley bags four goals to give RWB Adria Region 2 title
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.
2026 US Open Cup: Which USL League Two teams could directly enter in the First Round?
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 […]
2025 US Open Cup Quarterfinals: Nashville SC explodes in 2nd half vs. D.C. United to reach 1st Semifinal
Nashville SC advanced through the Quarterfinals of the 2025 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup with a 5-2 dismantling of visiting D.C. United.
2025 US Open Cup Quarterfinals: Severe weather postpones Philadelphia Union, NY Red Bulls match
Wednesday night’s game between the Philadelphia Union and the New York Red Bulls at Subaru Park was postponed due to torrential storms.
2025 US Open Cup Quarterfinals: Austin FC use pair of PKs, PK shootout to beat San Jose Earthquakes
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.
2025 US Open Cup Quarterfinals: Minnesota United needs OT to overtake 10-man Chicago Fire
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.