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2027 US Open Cup

2027 US Open Cup Qualifying Round 3 Review: 32 teams advance to “Win & You’re In” round

November 4, 2026 by TheCup.us Staff

The Open Division qualifying tournament for the 2027 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup is entering its final stage after 32 teams punched their ticket to the final round.

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2027 US Open Cup Qualifying Preview: Teams fight over Halloween weekend to reach final round

October 30, 2026 by Chuck Nolan Jr.

Two weeks after St. Louis CITY SC were crowned 2026 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup champions, we move one step closer to finishing 2027 US Open Cup qualifying.

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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 Format: All MLS teams return to the competition

September 3, 2026 by Jake Sillick

St. Louis CITY SC players celebrate after winning the PK shootout against the Houston Dynamo in the Quarterfinals of the 2026 US Open Cup. Photo: St. Louis CITY SC

US Soccer has announced the format for the 2027 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup tournament proper and it will feature all 27 US-based MLS teams for the first time since 2023

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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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