It’s been a long road for the teams competing for a place in the 2023 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. The final week of fixtures finally arrived as nine teams from the Open Division Local Qualifying punched their ticket over the weekend. This ultimate round of the competition was filled with drama. Five of the […]
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2022 Meet the Underdogs: Orlando FC Wolves bring strong resume to first Open Cup run
2023 US Open Cup Qualifying: Previewing the Final Round of 9 “Win and You’re In” Matches
Starting with 107 teams, the hopeful qualifiers for next year's 2023 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup are down to just 18 teams. 89 teams have already been eliminated over three rounds, and now we're down to … Read Full Article about 2023 US Open Cup Qualifying: Previewing the Final Round of 9 “Win and You’re In” Matches
A history of violence against referees in US Open Cup
On Nov. 19, in the Open Division Qualifying tournament for the 2023 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup, an unfortunate situation brought the abrupt end to the Third Round game between D’Feeters Kicks SC and D10 … Read Full Article about A history of violence against referees in US Open Cup
2023 US Open Cup Qualifying Round 3 Review: 18 teams move on to final round
The start of the FIFA World Cup may have paused professional soccer around the world but not everything is on hold. Across the country 36 teams played last weekend looking to inch one step closer to … Read Full Article about 2023 US Open Cup Qualifying Round 3 Review: 18 teams move on to final round
2023 US Open Cup Qualifying: Referee ends match early after D10 Lions player spits at him, D’Feeters advance
2023 US Open Cup Qualifying: Previewing Round 3 with 18 games this weekend
Starting with 107 teams, the hopeful qualifiers for next year's 2023 US Open Cup are down to just 36 teams. 71 teams have already been eliminated over two rounds, and there is still one more round to … Read Full Article about 2023 US Open Cup Qualifying: Previewing Round 3 with 18 games this weekend
2023 US Open Cup Qualifying Round 2 Review: Regulars cruise, new faces shine
As many professional leagues in the United States enter playoff time another knockout tournament is underway. The 108th edition of the US Open Cup and its second qualifying round continued last … Read Full Article about 2023 US Open Cup Qualifying Round 2 Review: Regulars cruise, new faces shine
2023 US Open Cup Qualifying: Second Round commences this weekend with 36 matches
Just 72 teams remain of the 107 that started in qualifying for the 2023 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. The 35 winners from the first round now join the 37 teams that received a first round bye. Those 37 … Read Full Article about 2023 US Open Cup Qualifying: Second Round commences this weekend with 36 matches
2023 US Open Cup Qualifying Round 1 Review: Recapping all 34 games
Two weeks ago Orlando City SC lifted the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup by defeating Sacramento Republic FC, 3-0. The finish of the 2022 edition has little room to breath as the new cycle has already kicked … Read Full Article about 2023 US Open Cup Qualifying Round 1 Review: Recapping all 34 games
2023 US Open Cup qualifying results
Click on the scores below for match reportsAll Times Eastern Time / All future dates subject to change Twitter (#USOC2023) | Facebook | Instagram | Flickr | Reddit Table … Read Full Article about 2023 US Open Cup qualifying results
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. The tournament will begin the weekend of Sept. 17-18. There … Read Full Article about 2023 US Open Cup: 107 clubs enter qualifying, will play for 9 places in 108th edition of tournament
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. They defeated Northern Virginia FC (Eastern … Read Full Article about Bavarian United win 6th Amateur Cup title, punch ticket to 2023 US Open Cup
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 … Read Full Article about NoVa FC, Bavarian SC advance to Sunday’s Amateur Cup Final in Milwaukee
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 … Read Full Article about 2023 US Open Cup: Which NPSL teams could qualify?
2023 US Open Cup: Which USL League Two teams could qualify?
While the 2022 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup is still in progress, with the semifinals taking place in one week, the qualifying for the 2023 competition has been underway all summer in the national … Read Full Article about 2023 US Open Cup: Which USL League Two teams could qualify?
2022 Meet the Underdogs: Northern Virginia FC back in US Open Cup after two decades
They say Virginia is for lovers. While that may be true, it is also for some pretty good football as well. For decades, the region has played host to some of the top sides across the footballing … Read Full Article about 2022 Meet the Underdogs: Northern Virginia FC back in US Open Cup after two decades
2022 Meet the Underdogs: No longer Bhoys, Lansdowne Yonkers continuing unprecedented success
490 days. That’s how long Lansdowne Yonkers FC went without losing a game in any competition (league, state, or national). The team from just north of New York City won nine trophies in that span … Read Full Article about 2022 Meet the Underdogs: No longer Bhoys, Lansdowne Yonkers continuing unprecedented success
2022 Meet the Underdogs: San Fernando Valley FC bridging opportunity gap for young players
Owners of San Fernando Valley FC, Carlos Cortez (head coach) and Christine Cortez (president), built an organization that fulfilled their and their athletes dream of being able to bridge the gap … Read Full Article about 2022 Meet the Underdogs: San Fernando Valley FC bridging opportunity gap for young players
2022 Meet the Underdogs: Lynchburg FC wants to put Virginia town on the map with USOC run
Lynchburg FC will make their Lamar Hunt US Open Cup debut on Wednesday. The team is a relative newcomer to the United Premier Soccer League (UPSL), one of the elite amateur leagues in the United … Read Full Article about 2022 Meet the Underdogs: Lynchburg FC wants to put Virginia town on the map with USOC run
2022 Meet the Underdogs: Eight-month old Oyster Bay United making US Open Cup debut
At this time last year, when in any normal year the US Open Cup would’ve been kicking off its opening round, Oyster Bay United FC did not exist. Now, eight months after their entrance into the … Read Full Article about 2022 Meet the Underdogs: Eight-month old Oyster Bay United making US Open Cup debut
2022 Meet the Underdogs: Orlando FC Wolves bring strong resume to first Open Cup run
One of the dark horses wolves of the Open Division Local entries for the 2022 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup are the Orlando FC Wolves. Orlando are very much like a wolfpack. A tight-knit team founded … Read Full Article about 2022 Meet the Underdogs: Orlando FC Wolves bring strong resume to first Open Cup run
2022 Meet the Underdogs: City Soccer FC evolves from indoor facility, finds success outdoors
Wednesday will mark a big day in the 12-year history of City Soccer FC. What started as an indoor facility in West Palm Beach, Fla. has evolved into an outdoor team that has cultivated a soccer … Read Full Article about 2022 Meet the Underdogs: City Soccer FC evolves from indoor facility, finds success outdoors
2022 Meet the Underdogs: Azteca FC faces longest road trip in US Open Cup return
Denver-based Azteca FC are set to make their third Lamar Hunt US Open Cup appearance in a Wednesday evening visit to Tulsa, Oklahoma to face the NPSL’s Tulsa Athletic. This is the club’s first … Read Full Article about 2022 Meet the Underdogs: Azteca FC faces longest road trip in US Open Cup return
2022 Meet the Underdogs: Escondido FC removing barriers leads to US Open Cup debut
For Escondido FC, the biggest match in team history couldn't start in a more familiar setting. The first-time US Open Cup entrant will host another United Premier Soccer League (UPSL) side, San … Read Full Article about 2022 Meet the Underdogs: Escondido FC removing barriers leads to US Open Cup debut
2022 Meet the Underdogs: Contra Costa FC making most of unique US Open Cup chance
At the start of 2021, Contra Costa FC wasn't sure if it would be playing a season in the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL). One year later and the team is busy building its roster for a US Open … Read Full Article about 2022 Meet the Underdogs: Contra Costa FC making most of unique US Open Cup chance
2022 Meet the Underdogs: Brockton FC United, like Rocky Marciano, representing “City of Champions”
When Brockton FC United takes the pitch in the First Round of the 2022 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup, they’ll be playing for more than just their club: The city and immigrant community they represent will … Read Full Article about 2022 Meet the Underdogs: Brockton FC United, like Rocky Marciano, representing “City of Champions”