A grand total of 59 games over four days, the most ever in a single round of the qualifying tournament, made up the Second Qualifying Round of the 2026 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup.
US Open Cup Qualifying
2026 US Open Cup Qualifying Round 2 preview: Record 59 games on tap for this weekend
This weekend kicks off the largest round of qualifying games in the Modern Era (1995-present) of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup.
2026 US Open Cup Qualifying Round 1 Review: 22 amateur teams take first step
The first steps have been taken toward the 2026 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. The Open Division qualifying tournament kicked off this weekend with 22 games that featured amateur clubs that have goals of being the tournament’s next Cinderella story. The 22 winners will advance to Round 2 which is scheduled for the weekend of […]
2026 US Open Cup Qualifying Preview: 22 games kick off path to 111th edition of tournament
With 22 games this weekend, the largest ever Open Division qualifying tournament kicks off.
2026 US Open Cup qualifying schedule, results
The schedule and results for the Open Division Qualifying Tournament for the 2026 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup.
2026 U.S. Open Cup Qualifying: 146 teams will enter qualifying tournament, smashing records
The US Soccer Federation has announced the 146 teams that will enter qualifying for the 2026 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup.
Dominic Oduro’s late goal gives Tennessee Tempo UPSL spring title, spot in 2026 US Open Cup
Tennessee Tempo FC finished undefeated in the 2025 United Premier Soccer League spring season with a 1-0 win over LA10 FC in Sunday’s championship game in Irvine, Calif.
2026 US Open Cup: Which Open Division teams will get direct entry in Round 1?
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.
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.