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.
2026 US Open Cup
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.
2025 National Amateur Cup championship preview: 4 teams seek title, 2026 US Open Cup spot
Another entry in the 2026 US Open Cup will be determined this weekend in Milwaukee as the United States Adult Soccer Association holds the Semifinals and the Final of the 2025 National Amateur Cup.
2026 US Open Cup: Which USL League Two teams could directly enter in the First Round?
While we still wait for the fourth and final Quarterfinal match of the 2025 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup, qualifying for the 2026 edition has been ongoing in the amateur/open division. USL League Two has been a mainstay in the US Open Cup since 1995 when the Richmond Kickers represented the league then known as […]