For the second time in three years, the US Soccer Federation has announced the largest tournament in the Modern Era (1995-present) of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. A total of 103 teams, including a record-breaking 71 professional teams (previously set in 2019 with 52 pro teams) and 32 Open Division teams, are set to […]
Main Content
2022 Meet the Underdogs series
2022 Meet the Underdogs: Orlando FC Wolves bring strong resume to first Open Cup run
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”
2022 Meet the Underdogs: D’Feeters Kicks ready for new era in Dallas
For the first time in 10 years, an amateur club not named NTX Rayados will represent the city of Dallas in the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. After a two year hiatus during the COVID-19 global pandemic, the … Read Full Article about 2022 Meet the Underdogs: D’Feeters Kicks ready for new era in Dallas
2022 US Open Cup will feature Modern Era record 103 teams
For the second time in three years, the US Soccer Federation has announced the largest tournament in the Modern Era (1995-present) of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. A total of 103 teams, including a … Read Full Article about 2022 US Open Cup will feature Modern Era record 103 teams
2022 US Open Cup: Format, schedule finalized for 107th edition of tournament
This March, the 107th edition Lamar Hunt US Open Cup will finally kick off after a two year wait. This all comes with a revised format and the earliest tournament start in the Modern Era … Read Full Article about 2022 US Open Cup: Format, schedule finalized for 107th edition of tournament
2022 US Open Cup Qualifying: City Soccer qualify with shutout of Florida Soccer Soldiers
City Soccer FC stepped up and cruised to a 4-0 win on Saturday night against Florida Soccer Soldiers in a Fourth Round “Win & You’re In” qualifier. The club, founded in 2011, can celebrate it’s … Read Full Article about 2022 US Open Cup Qualifying: City Soccer qualify with shutout of Florida Soccer Soldiers
2022 US Open Cup Qualifying: Contra Costa FC wins 10-round PK shootout to qualify
Contra Costa FC outlasted San Francisco Metro FC 8-7 in a penalty shootout to qualify for the US Open Cup for the first time in club history, after the match ended in a 1-1 draw. It was played on a … Read Full Article about 2022 US Open Cup Qualifying: Contra Costa FC wins 10-round PK shootout to qualify
2022 US Open Cup Qualifying: San Fernando Valley FC edge Capistrano to qualify
In the “Win & You’re In” round of the Open Division Local Qualifying tournament for the 2022 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup, San Fernando Valley FC maintained possession throughout the match to secure a … Read Full Article about 2022 US Open Cup Qualifying: San Fernando Valley FC edge Capistrano to qualify
2022 US Open Cup Qualifying: COVID-19 forfeit gives Orlando FC Wolves spot in USOC
The recent resurgence of the COVID-19 pandemic due, in large part, to the omicron variant, has handed Orlando FC Wolves the club's first trip to the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. The Wolves … Read Full Article about 2022 US Open Cup Qualifying: COVID-19 forfeit gives Orlando FC Wolves spot in USOC
2022 US Open Cup Qualifying: Escondido FC beats fellow UPSL club to earn first USOC berth
In a battle of a pair of Southern California-based United Premier Soccer League (UPSL) clubs, Escondido FC defeated Sporting ID11, 3-1, to qualify for the 2022 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup for the first … Read Full Article about 2022 US Open Cup Qualifying: Escondido FC beats fellow UPSL club to earn first USOC berth
2022 US Open Cup Qualifying: Oyster Bay United ousts third NY team to earn first USOC berth
Oyster Bay United FC clinched its spot in the 2022 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup after defeating Westchester United FC, 4-1, on Sunday, Nov. 21. By the time the Long Island club turns one calendar year old … Read Full Article about 2022 US Open Cup Qualifying: Oyster Bay United ousts third NY team to earn first USOC berth
2022 US Open Cup Qualifying: Game-by-game review of November qualifiers
#USOC2022 Essentials 2022 US Open Cup Qualifying Results/Schedule Qualifying Schedule Sept. 18-19 Round 1 (Southeast, West) Round 2 (Central, Northeast) Oct. 16-17 Round 2 (Southeast, … Read Full Article about 2022 US Open Cup Qualifying: Game-by-game review of November qualifiers
2022 US Open Cup Qualifying: Nine-man NoVA FC ends 21-year USOC drought
Winning with eleven players is usually a challenge. Winning with ten players is downright difficult. But winning with nine players takes a certain bit of skill, a lot of luck, and courage. On … Read Full Article about 2022 US Open Cup Qualifying: Nine-man NoVA FC ends 21-year USOC drought
2022 US Open Cup Qualifying: Brockton FC United blanks Lone Star FC to qualify for first USOC
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. - Brockton, Mass. is known more for its boxing than its soccer, but a team representing the city's large Cape Verdian community has a chance to put the home of Rocky Marciano and … Read Full Article about 2022 US Open Cup Qualifying: Brockton FC United blanks Lone Star FC to qualify for first USOC
2022 US Open Cup Qualifying: Azteca FC qualifies with back-and-forth OT win vs. Harpos FC
Azteca FC hosted Harpos FC at Victoria Sports Park in their third all-time meeting in a "Win & You're In" US Open Cup qualifying match. In the previous two meetings, Azteca came away winners by a … Read Full Article about 2022 US Open Cup Qualifying: Azteca FC qualifies with back-and-forth OT win vs. Harpos FC
2022 US Open Cup Qualifying: Lynchburg FC edge FC Maritsa to earn first USOC berth
Lynchburg FC prevailed over FC Maritsa in a back and forth affair that ultimately ended 1-0 thanks to a strong finish from Tudor Barna in the 47th minute. With the win, the Virginia-based club … Read Full Article about 2022 US Open Cup Qualifying: Lynchburg FC edge FC Maritsa to earn first USOC berth
2022 US Open Cup Qualifying: Late PK lifts D’Feeters Kicks to first USOC
Sebastian Mendez's 85th minute penalty kick helped D’Feeters Kicks SC edge Southwest FC, 2-1, in a "Win & You're In" match to advance to the 2022 US Open Cup for the first time in club … Read Full Article about 2022 US Open Cup Qualifying: Late PK lifts D’Feeters Kicks to first USOC
2022 US Open Cup Qualifying: Game-by-game review of October qualifiers
The October games for the Open Division Local Qualifying tournament for the 2022 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup are nearly complete. Out of the 31 games on the schedule for the weekend of Oct. 16-17, 29 of … Read Full Article about 2022 US Open Cup Qualifying: Game-by-game review of October qualifiers
2022 US Open Cup Qualifying: Oyster Bay United downs 3-time champ Pancyprian Freedoms in OT
2022 Open Division Local Qualifying Schedule / Results On a chilly night in Queens, three month old club Oyster Bay United FC defeated the New York Pancyprian Freedoms, a team with almost five … Read Full Article about 2022 US Open Cup Qualifying: Oyster Bay United downs 3-time champ Pancyprian Freedoms in OT
2022 US Open Cup Qualifying: Indirect free kick, saved PK spark D’Feeters Kicks’ OT win
2022 Open Division Local Qualifying Schedule / Results Dallas-based D’Feeters Kicks FC used a bit of luck and a late extra time penalty to overturn a halftime deficit and advance past Houston … Read Full Article about 2022 US Open Cup Qualifying: Indirect free kick, saved PK spark D’Feeters Kicks’ OT win
2022 US Open Cup Qualifying: FC Maritsa earn PK win after lengthy trip
2022 Open Division Local Qualifying Schedule / Results Game photos by Mathieu Starke (@Starke_photo) A 1,500-mile trip, some biting wind, and a valiant display from the home side was not enough to … Read Full Article about 2022 US Open Cup Qualifying: FC Maritsa earn PK win after lengthy trip
2022 US Open Cup Qualifying: Next batch of matchups announced for Rounds 2, 3
The October batch of games in the Open Division Local qualifying tournament for the 2022 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup is fast approaching. In total, 31 games will kick off across the country this weekend … Read Full Article about 2022 US Open Cup Qualifying: Next batch of matchups announced for Rounds 2, 3
2022 US Open Cup Qualifying: Jackson Lions defeat EFA Metro in controversy-filled rescheduled game
2022 Open Division Local Qualifying Schedule / Results (Match broadcast) Like most things in lower league US soccer, the match between EFA Metro and Jackson Lions FC was anything but normal. The … Read Full Article about 2022 US Open Cup Qualifying: Jackson Lions defeat EFA Metro in controversy-filled rescheduled game
2022 US Open Cup Qualifying: Opening rounds game-by-game review
After two consecutive tournaments were canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup finally resumed this past week with 24 games on the schedule. The Open Division Local … Read Full Article about 2022 US Open Cup Qualifying: Opening rounds game-by-game review
2022 US Open Cup Qualifying: Harpos FC continue hot streak, edge FC Union Jerez
2022 Open Division Local Qualifying Schedule / Results Harpos FC, fresh off a run of 12 straight victories in league play, including a 10-0 record in the spring season, defeated FC Union Jerez by a … Read Full Article about 2022 US Open Cup Qualifying: Harpos FC continue hot streak, edge FC Union Jerez
2022 US Open Cup Qualifying: Peak XI rallies in PKs to oust FC Denver
2022 Open Division Local Qualifying Schedule / Results After missing their first two attempts in the penalty kick shootout, it appeared as though Peak Eleven FC were going to crash out of their … Read Full Article about 2022 US Open Cup Qualifying: Peak XI rallies in PKs to oust FC Denver