The St. Petersburg Kickers began with Kurt Herbach recruiting pick-up games in the Port of Tampa in the 1950s, and by 1989, they became the first Florida team to win the US Open Cup.
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San Francisco Bay Seals, the ‘amateur’ pro team that reached 1997 US Open Cup Semifinals
One of the most overlooked and dramatic runs in the history of the US Open Cup occurred in 1997. That year, the San Francisco Bay Seals, who competed in the USISL’s D-3 Pro League, upset two MLS teams and the defending A-League champions to earn a spot in the Semifinals.
2023 US Open Cup: 107 clubs enter qualifying, will play for 9 places in 108th edition of tournament
The US Soccer Federation announced the 107 clubs that will take part in Open Division Local qualifying for the 2023 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup.
2022 US Open Cup Semifinals: Danny Vitiello of Sacramento Republic voted TheCup.us Player of the Round
After 120 minutes of a scoreless draw had passed, the only remaining form of defense left against Sporting Kansas City was Sacramento Republic’s goalkeeper Danny Vitiello. Tied at 4-4 in penalty kicks, only 12 yards separated him from glory and it came down to the last kick. Sporting veteran Graham Zusi stepped up to the […]
Bavarian United win 6th Amateur Cup title, punch ticket to 2023 US Open Cup
In front of their rain-soaked home fans at Heartland Value Fund Stadium in Glendale, Wis., Bavarian United won the 2022 USASA Amateur Cup title on Sunday.
NoVa FC, Bavarian SC advance to Sunday’s Amateur Cup Final in Milwaukee
The USASA National Amateur Cup Finals kicked off with the semifinals on Saturday Aug. 6 at Heartland Value Fund Stadium in Glendale, Wisconsin. Winners from each of the four regions gathered to compete for a spot in the USASA National Amateur Final on Sunday. Two quality contests saw Northern Virginia FC and hosts Milwaukee Bavarian […]
Vasco De Gama’s journey from Connecticut to 1978 US Open Cup Final as Pele’s opening act at Giants Stadium
The National Challenge Cup lived a separate existence from the glitz and glamour of the country’s top domestic league, the NASL, but the two did briefly cross paths on July 30, 1978.
2022 US Open Cup Semifinals: Sacramento Republic defense carries underdog story to Final with PK shootout win
After a scoreless draw, the match would be ultimately decided by penalty kicks, with Republic FC winning 5-4 over Sporting KC to advance to the 107th US Open Cup Final against Orlando City SC.
2022 US Open Cup Semifinals: Big second half sends Orlando City past Red Bulls, Lions to host first Final
On a rainy night in Central Florida, Orlando City scores four second half goals to beat the New York Red Bulls 5-1 en route to the club’s first US Open Cup Final.
2023 US Open Cup: Which NPSL teams could qualify?
The 2022 National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) season has reached the Final Four. With the vast majority of the season completed, we can take a look at which teams will have the highest priority of qualifying for the 2022 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. How this list is made is determined by using the format […]