Starting with 107 teams, the hopeful qualifiers for next year’s 2023 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup are down to just 18 teams. 89 teams have already been eliminated over three rounds, and now we’re down to the final nine matches of qualifying. The 108th edition of the Open Cup started off better than last year. […]
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2023 US Open Cup Projections: Next year’s competition could look very similar to 2022
Open Division Local Qualifying is nearly finished for the 2023 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. Local Qualifying is still a small part of the field, but what about the professional teams which saw lots of change among the lower divisions over the last few months? Also, who is in line to participate from the Open […]
A history of violence against referees in US Open Cup
Unfortunately, in the long history of the US Open Cup, this was not the first time that there have been more then a few incidents where games were halted due to referee abuse.
2023 US Open Cup Qualifying Round 3 Review: 18 teams move on to final round
The start of the FIFA World Cup may have paused professional soccer around the world but not everything is on hold. Across the country 36 teams played last weekend looking to inch one step closer to the 108th US Open Cup tournament.
2023 US Open Cup Qualifying: Referee ends match early after D10 Lions player spits at him, D’Feeters advance
The Third Round qualifying match for the 2023 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup between D10 Lions FC and D’Feeters Kicks SC was abandoned in approximately the 74th minute. With D’Feeters leading 2-0, they advanced to Round 4.
2023 US Open Cup Qualifying: Previewing Round 3 with 18 games this weekend
The Third Round of the Open Division Qualifying tournament for the 2023 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup will feature 18 games this weekend.
2022 US Open Cup: Rodrigo Lopez of Sacramento Republic voted TheCup.us Player of the Tournament
The Player of the Tournament awards are voted on by TheCup.us staff, a select panel from the North American Soccer Reporters and select backers (those that pledge $10 or more) of TheCup.us’ Patreon team.
2023 US Open Cup Qualifying Round 2 Review: Regulars cruise, new faces shine
The 7th edition of the US Open Cup Qualifying Tournament saw 36 matches played across the country. Each team seeking to earn a spot in the 108th edition of the tournament.
2023 US Open Cup Qualifying: Second Round commences this weekend with 36 matches
2022 US Open Cup: Who should be voted TheCup.us Lower Division Player of the Tournament?
Following each year’s competition, TheCup.us honors a player with the distinction of being named “Player the Tournament” for their outstanding performance. However in 2012, an additional honor was added: TheCup.us Lower Division Player of the Tournament.