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2026 US Open Cup Quarterfinals: Colorado Rapids blank Earthquakes to reach first Semifinal since 1999
For the first time since its inglorious 1999 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup run, the Colorado Rapids are through to the Semifinal round with a 2-0 win over San Jose Earthquakes at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park.
2026 US Open Cup Quarterfinals: Max Arfsten goal, solid defense leads Columbus Crew past NYCFC
For the first time in 16 years, the Columbus Crew have advanced to the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup Semifinals, securing a 1-0 win over New York City FC at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field.
2026 US Open Cup Quarterfinals Review: Home teams shine as World Cup break approaches
Home teams all advances out of the 2026 US Open Cup Quarterfinals and into the final four.
2026 US Open Cup Quarterfinals: Ben Lundt comes off bench to help St. Louis CITY eliminate Houston in PKs
After an early injury to St. Louis CITY SC starting goalkeeper Roman Bürki, the day was saved by backup keeper Ben Lundt as CITY advanced over the Houston Dynamo 4-2 in a penalty shootout.
2026 US Open Cup Quarterfinals: Orlando City dominate first half, cruise to win over Atlanta United
Orlando City dominated the first half with four goals and never looked back as they beat Atlanta United 4-1 to advance to the 2026 US Open Cup Semifinals.
2026 National Amateur Cup: All-Chicago in Midwest Final; Lansdowne vs. Los Toros set for Region I Final
When the dust settled on the 2026 National Amateur Cup action this weekend, four teams were left standing in the United States Adult Soccer Association’s Region I and II tournaments.
2026 US Open Cup Quarterfinals Preview: MLS teams battle for spot in final four
The Final Four for the 2026 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup will be determined with two games each on May 19 and 20.
2026 National Amateur Cup: Extra time drama in Midwest quarterfinals
The USASA Region II (Midwest) Amateur Cup field is down to four.
2026 US Open Cup Round of 16: Maxi Moralez of NYCFC voted TheCup.us Player of the Round
Moralez, who was voted TheCup.us Player of the Round, is the seventh player since 1995 — start of Modern Era — to record three assists in a single Open Cup game and the first since 2005.