They say Virginia is for lovers. While that may be true, it is also for some pretty good football as well.
Meet the Underdogs
2022 Meet the Underdogs: No longer Bhoys, Lansdowne Yonkers continuing unprecedented success
Despite their streak of 490 days without a loss ending, Lansdowne Yonkers can still be considered the front-runner in the group of open division local amateur teams.
2022 Meet the Underdogs: San Fernando Valley FC bridging opportunity gap for young players
Owners of San Fernando Valley FC built an organization that fulfilled their and their athletes’ dream of being able to bridge the gap between young athletes who wanted to continue competitive play beyond their youth years.
2022 Meet the Underdogs: Lynchburg FC wants to put Virginia town on the map with USOC run
Lynchburg’s ownership are locals to the area and strived to make the team community driven.
2022 Meet the Underdogs: Eight-month old Oyster Bay United making US Open Cup debut
At this time last year, when in any normal year the US Open Cup would’ve been kicking off its opening round, Oyster Bay United FC did not exist.
2022 Meet the Underdogs: Orlando FC Wolves bring strong resume to first Open Cup run
One of the dark horses wolves of the Open Division Local entries for the 2022 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup are the Orlando FC Wolves.
2022 Meet the Underdogs: City Soccer FC evolves from indoor facility, finds success outdoors
What started as an indoor facility in West Palm Beach, Florida has evolved into an outdoor team that has cultivated a soccer community for local players to showcase their talents.
2022 Meet the Underdogs: Azteca FC faces longest road trip in US Open Cup return
Denver, Colorado-based Azteca FC are set to make their third U.S. Open Cup appearance in a Wednesday evening visit to Tulsa, Oklahoma to face the NPSL’s Tulsa Athletic.
2022 Meet the Underdogs: Escondido FC removing barriers leads to US Open Cup debut
Alejandro (Alex) Garcia, a small business owner in Escondido, CA, founded Escondido FC with the goal of greater access in the community, with players able to play at little or no cost.
2022 Meet the Underdogs: Contra Costa FC making most of unique US Open Cup chance
After the club secured a berth to the US Open Cup, Contra Costa FC have been busy building their roster for the tournament with veterans and adding younger players to their squad.