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2027 US Open Cup Qualifying Round 2 Review: Largest round in modern history concludes

October 7, 2026 by TheCup.us Staff

The largest Open Division qualifying round in the Modern Era of the US Open Cup is in the books as 64 teams have advanced to the Third Round.

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2027 US Open Cup Qualifying Round 2 Preview: 32 games on tap Saturday, 31 more Sunday

October 3, 2026 by Chuck Nolan Jr.

The largest round of Open Division qualifying in the Modern Era kicks off on Saturday, October 3 when 64 teams face off in 32 matches. 62 more clubs finish the Second Round the following day on October 4.

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2027 US Open Cup Qualifying Round 1 Review: Path to 112th tournament begins

September 14, 2026 by TheCup.us Staff

The First Round of the Open Division Local Qualifying tournament for the 2027 US Open Cup is complete.

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2027 US Open Cup Qualifying Round 1 Preview: 27 games kick off tournament this weekend

September 10, 2026 by Chuck Nolan Jr.

Steel City FC players celebrate after scoring a goal against Croatia Cleveland in a 2026 US Open Cup qualifier. Photo: Randy Werner

A record 155 teams from 29 states and the District of Columbia are taking part in the Open Division qualifying tournament to determine which 16 teams will join the 16 clubs who have already earned their spot in the 2027 US Open Cup.

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2027 US Open Cup qualifying schedule, results

August 27, 2026 by Josh Hakala

The schedule and results of the 2027 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup Qualifying tournament.

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2027 US Open Cup Qualifying: Record-setting 155 teams enter qualifying tournament

August 21, 2026 by Michael Battista

Boulder United players celebrate after scoring a goal against the Colorado Rovers in the First Round of the 2026 US Open Cup Qualifying tournament. Photo: Boulder United

The US Soccer Federation has announced the 155 teams that will enter qualifying for the 2027 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. 16 teams will emerge from qualifying for spots in the First Round proper next March, joining 16 other amateur teams directly entered in the First Round for a total of 32 Open Division teams. […]

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2027 US Open Cup Qualifying: Open Cup-bound Deportivo Rose City wins first UPSL title

August 11, 2026 by Kathryne Padilla

Deportivo Rose City celebrates after defeating Miami United FC in the 2026 UPSL Spring championship. Photo: UPSL

An early goal at the start of the match drove momentum for Deportivo Rose City to earn its first United Premier Soccer League (UPSL) championship after a 3-0 win over Miami United FC in Sunday’s title game.

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2027 US Open Cup Qualifying: Vermont Green earns 2nd straight USL-2 title, USOC berth

August 2, 2026 by Tavio Palazzolo

Vermont Green FC celebrates after beat the Flint City Bucks 2-1 in the 2026 USL League Two championship game. Photo: Vermont Green FC

Vermont Green FC won the club’s second straight USL-2 title with a 2-1 road win over the Flint City Bucks at historic Atwood Stadium.

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2027 US Open Cup Qualifying: Pensacola FC wins League for Clubs title, punches first ticket to USOC

July 29, 2026 by Chuck Nolan Jr.

Pensecola FC celebrates after defeating Iron Rose FC 1-0 after extra time to win the 2026 League For Clubs championship. Photo: Pensecola FC

Given new life with a forfeit win over Capital City FC in the South Region Final after a 3-1 loss, Pensacola FC not only claimed their first League for Clubs Championship but also earned a spot in the 2027 U.S. Open Cup.

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2026 National Amateur Cup: El Farolito wins first Amateur Cup title in OT, punches ticket to USOC

July 26, 2026 by Matt Schroeder

El Farolito is heading to the 2027 US Open Cup after the team beat Lansdowne Yonkers FC, 3-1, in extra time to claim their first-ever USASA National Amateur Cup title.

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U.S. Open Cup History

Ben Miller FC - 1920 National Challenge Cup champions

St. Louis’ US Open Cup legacy began in 1920 with Ben Miller FC

In front of 12,000 fans at Handlan’s Park in St. Louis, Ben Miller FC became the first team from the west to win the National Challenge Cup, defeating Fore River 2-1

  • 1935 National Challenge Cup Semifinals: After 29 days, Central Breweries win 3-game Western Final
  • 1995 US Open Cup: Rob Ukrop of Richmond Kickers voted TheCup.us Player of the Tournament
  • 1995 US Open Cup Final: Jeff Causey of Richmond Kickers voted TheCup.us Player of Round
  • 1995 US Open Cup Final: Richmond Kickers survive heat, beat El Paso Patriots in PKs to win title
  • 1995 US Open Cup Final Preview: El Paso Patriots hosting amateur Richmond Kickers in “El Sauna”

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