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  • 2023 US Open Cup Qualifying Round 4 Review: Six first-timers, three veteran teams qualify for tournament

    2023 US Open Cup Qualifying Round 4 Review: Six first-timers, three veteran teams qualify for tournament
  • 2023 US Open Cup Qualifying: Miami United edge Naples City to earn fifth trip to USOC

    2023 US Open Cup Qualifying: Miami United edge Naples City to earn fifth trip to USOC
  • 2023 US Open Cup Qualifying: Capo FC need PKs to beat Orange County FC, earn first USOC berth

    2023 US Open Cup Qualifying: Capo FC need PKs to beat Orange County FC, earn first USOC berth
  • 2023 US Open Cup Qualifying: Inter San Francisco add another one-sided win to earn first USOC berth

    2023 US Open Cup Qualifying: Inter San Francisco add another one-sided win to earn first USOC berth

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Chicago House supporters who made the trip to Randolph, Mass. to cheer their team on in a 2023 US Open Cup qualifying match against Brockton FC United. Photo: Brad Granofsky

2023 US Open Cup Qualifying Round 4 Review: Six first-timers, three veteran teams qualify for tournament

December 23, 2022 By Michael Battista

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 […]

2022 Meet the Underdogs series

Orlando FC Wolves

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
  • 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

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Brockton FC United (white) battle Unations FC in the Third Round of the Open Division Qualifying tournament for the 2023 US Open Cup. Photo: Mass Soccer

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

Clint Dempsey of the Seattle Sounders FC is shown a red card during a 2015 US Open Cup match against the Portland Timbers.

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

Brockton FC United (white) battle Unations FC in the Third Round of the Open Division Qualifying tournament for the 2023 US Open Cup. Photo: Mass Soccer

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

D'Feeters Kicks SC and D10 Lions warm up prior to their Open Division Qualifying match for the 2023 US Open Cup in Mansfield, TX. Photo: Adam Uthe

2023 US Open Cup Qualifying: Referee ends match early after D10 Lions player spits at him, D’Feeters advance

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Players from Vereinigung Erzebirge (left) and Philadelphia Lone Star FC battle for the ball in a 2023 US Open Cup qualifier. Photo: Carl Gulbish | @carlgulbishpho1

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

Aegean Hawks (black) take on Christos FC in a 2018 US Open Cup qualifying match. Photo: Sean Maslin

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

Players from Vereinigung Erzebirge (left) and Philadelphia Lone Star FC battle for the ball in a 2023 US Open Cup qualifier. Photo: Carl Gulbish | @carlgulbishpho1

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

Wilber Gomez of Oyster Bay United (left) battles for the ball against a player from Westchester United in the final round of qualifying for the 2022 US Open Cup. Photo: Karla Esqueche | E&M Photography

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 celebrate the club's 2022 USASA Amatuer Cup title after a 1-0 win over Northern Virginia FC on Aug. 7, 2022. Photo: Bavarian United

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

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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?

Des Moines Menace 2022 US Open Cup

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?

Northern Virginia FC Meet the Underdogs 2022 US Open Cup

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

Lansdowne Yonkers FC 2021 USASA Amateur Cup Champions

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

San Fernando Valley FC 2022 US Open Cup Meet the Underdogs

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

Lynchburg FC

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

Oyster Bay United 2022 US Open Cup Qualifying Meet the Underdogs

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

Orlando FC Wolves

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

City Soccer 2022 US Open Cup Qualifying Meet the Underdogs

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

Azteca FC practice Meet the Underdogs 2022 US Open Cup

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

Escondido FC Meet the Underdogs 2022 US Open Cup

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

Contra Costa vs Metro FC 2022 US Open Cup Qualifying

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

Brockton FC celebrates vs Philadelphia Lone Star 2022 US Open Cup Qualifying

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”

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U.S. Open Cup History

Clint Dempsey of the Seattle Sounders FC is shown a red card during a 2015 US Open Cup match against the Portland Timbers.

A history of violence against referees in US Open Cup

Unfortunately, in the long history of the US Open Cup, this was not the first time that there have been more then a few incidents where games were halted due to referee abuse.

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