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2026 US Open Cup Qualifying Preview: 16 “Win & You’re In” games this weekend
For 16 teams, Christmas will come a month early as the winners of this weekend’s “Win and You’re In” Fourth Round games will reserve their spots in the 2026 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup field.
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2026 US Open Cup Qualifying: High-scoring Southern Indiana FC blanks Briar United to qualify
Two UPSL clubs on completely different trajectories met in the fourth and final round of qualifying for the 2026 US Open Cup. Briar United, who finished the league season on a six-match skid with a …Read Full Articleabout 2026 US Open Cup Qualifying: High-scoring Southern Indiana FC blanks Briar United to qualify
2026 US Open Cup Qualifying: Espinoza’s late free kick helps Valley 559 FC finally qualify
Valley 559 FC traveled nearly 900 miles for one more shot at US Open Cup history, and on a windy Saturday night at Interbay Stadium, the Fresno side finally claimed it. A late, curling free kick from …Read Full Articleabout 2026 US Open Cup Qualifying: Espinoza’s late free kick helps Valley 559 FC finally qualify
2026 US Open Cup Qualifying: Virginia Dream beats MSI in OT to earn 2nd straight USOC berth
Virginia Dream FC traveled north to play MSI Pro in Silver Spring, MD on Saturday evening. These two UPSL sides both advanced to the Fourth Qualifying Round after convincing wins by five-goal margins …Read Full Articleabout 2026 US Open Cup Qualifying: Virginia Dream beats MSI in OT to earn 2nd straight USOC berth
2026 US Open Cup Qualifying: CD Faialense back in USOC after win over FC Lonestar
Bay State Soccer League stalwarts Clube Desportivo Faialense of Cambridge, Mass. made a 45-minute trip North up I-93 to the Merrimack Valley to face FC Lonestar Global Pro Soccer Exposure (GPSE) on …Read Full Articleabout 2026 US Open Cup Qualifying: CD Faialense back in USOC after win over FC Lonestar
2026 US Open Cup Qualifying: Steel City FC holds off Croatia Cleveland to book USOC return
Hours after the Pittsburgh Riverhounds claimed their first ever USL Championship title, Steel City FC of USL League Two added to the celebrations in Western Pennsylvania. The USL League Two side went …Read Full Articleabout 2026 US Open Cup Qualifying: Steel City FC holds off Croatia Cleveland to book USOC return
2026 US Open Cup Qualifying Preview: 16 “Win & You’re In” games this weekend
For 16 teams, Christmas will come a month early as the winners of this weekend’s “Win and You’re In” Fourth Round games will reserve their spots in the 2026 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup field. Among the 32 …Read Full Articleabout 2026 US Open Cup Qualifying Preview: 16 “Win & You’re In” games this weekend
2025 US Open Cup: Sam Surridge of Nashville SC voted TheCup.us Player of Tournament
The Lamar Hunt US Open Cup, American soccer’s oldest and most prestigious knockout tournament, has a long history of crowning unlikely heroes. Yet, few tournaments have seen a striker dominate with …Read Full Articleabout 2025 US Open Cup: Sam Surridge of Nashville SC voted TheCup.us Player of Tournament
1995 US Open Cup Final: Richmond Kickers survive heat, beat El Paso Patriots in PKs to win title
In front of a crowd of 7,378 in El Paso, Texas, the Richmond Kickers claimed the “double”, winning the 1995 US Open cup on penalties after a 1-1 extra time draw, just a few weeks after claiming the …Read Full Articleabout 1995 US Open Cup Final: Richmond Kickers survive heat, beat El Paso Patriots in PKs to win title
2025 US Open Cup: Who should be voted TheCup.us Player of the Tournament?
The 2025 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup concluded with Nashville SC beating Austin FC to win the United States' oldest cup competition. While Nashville SC made history as the first Tennessee club to lift the …Read Full Articleabout 2025 US Open Cup: Who should be voted TheCup.us Player of the Tournament?
2026 US Open Cup Qualifying Round 3 Review: 32 teams advance to “Win & You’re In” round
Across 18 states this weekend, 64 teams fought it out in the Third Qualifying Round of the 2026 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup, vying for a chance to play in the final qualification round and punch their …Read Full Articleabout 2026 US Open Cup Qualifying Round 3 Review: 32 teams advance to “Win & You’re In” round
2026 US Open Cup Qualifying Round 3 Preview: 64 teams one step away from “Win & You’re In”
Open Division qualifying rolls on this weekend with 13 games on Saturday, Nov. 1 and the remaining 19 contests set for Sunday, Nov. 2. The prize for the 32 winners is a spot in the Fourth and final …Read Full Articleabout 2026 US Open Cup Qualifying Round 3 Preview: 64 teams one step away from “Win & You’re In”
2025 US Open Cup: Ricardo Jerez of Chattanooga Red Wolves voted TheCup.us Lower Division Player of Tournament
After a performance that came to symbolize the oddities and excitement of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup, Ricardo Jerez of the Chattanooga Red Wolves has been voted TheCup.us Lower Division Player of the …Read Full Articleabout 2025 US Open Cup: Ricardo Jerez of Chattanooga Red Wolves voted TheCup.us Lower Division Player of Tournament
2026 US Open Cup Qualifying Round 2: Sharktopus FC wins rainy replay with Bellevue Athletic
Sharktopus FC approached Tuesday night’s 2026 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup qualifier with renewed excitement. The Second Round game at Marymoor Park in Redmond, Wash. Was against Bellevue Athletic FC felt …Read Full Articleabout 2026 US Open Cup Qualifying Round 2: Sharktopus FC wins rainy replay with Bellevue Athletic
2026 US Open Cup Qualifying Round 2: Rulings made in Doxa FCW, Sharktopus FC protests
The rulings have come down from on high. Both protests regarding games from the Second Qualifying Round for the 2026 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup were resolved by the United States Soccer Federation. Doxa …Read Full Articleabout 2026 US Open Cup Qualifying Round 2: Rulings made in Doxa FCW, Sharktopus FC protests
2025 US Open Cup: Who should be voted TheCup.us Lower Division Player of Tournament?
The 2025 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup concluded with Nashville SC beating Austin FC to become the first Tennessee club to lift the trophy. Prior to the Oct. 1 championship game, lower division clubs tried …Read Full Articleabout 2025 US Open Cup: Who should be voted TheCup.us Lower Division Player of Tournament?
2025 US Open Cup Final: Brian Schwake of Nashville SC voted TheCup.us Player of Round
Brian Schwake made seven saves including a penalty save to help lift Nashville SC to the 2025 US Open Cup title and the first trophy in club history. The 2-1 win in the US Open Cup Final came on the …Read Full Articleabout 2025 US Open Cup Final: Brian Schwake of Nashville SC voted TheCup.us Player of Round
2026 US Open Cup Qualifying Round 2 Review: 59 teams advance, but not without controversy
UPDATE: Rulings made in Doxa FCW, Sharktopus FC protestsA grand total of 59 games over four days, the most ever in a single round of the qualifying tournament, made up the Second Qualifying Round of …Read Full Articleabout 2026 US Open Cup Qualifying Round 2 Review: 59 teams advance, but not without controversy
2026 US Open Cup Qualifying Round 2 preview: Record 59 games on tap for this weekend
This weekend kicks off the largest round of qualifying games in the Modern Era (1995-present) of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. The 22 winners from September’s opening round will join 96 teams that …Read Full Articleabout 2026 US Open Cup Qualifying Round 2 preview: Record 59 games on tap for this weekend
2025 US Open Cup Final: Nashville SC edges Austin FC to bring Tennessee first major trophy
The Boys in Gold from Nashville SC took the gold in the 110th Lamar Hunt US Open Cup Final, which featured two first-time finalists facing off for the first time this season. The match was hosted by …Read Full Articleabout 2025 US Open Cup Final: Nashville SC edges Austin FC to bring Tennessee first major trophy
2025 US Open Cup Final Preview: Austin FC hosts Nashville SC in battle of first-time finalists
For just the third time in the last 20 years the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup Final will be contested by a pair of teams making their first appearance in the Final. In fact, Nashville SC and Austin FC had …Read Full Articleabout 2025 US Open Cup Final Preview: Austin FC hosts Nashville SC in battle of first-time finalists
Enter for a chance to win tickets to the 2025 US Open Cup Final in Austin
CONTEST HAS ENDEDOn Wednesday night, Austin FC will host Nashville SC in the 110th edition of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup Final. Both teams will be seeking their first US Open Cup title.How would …Read Full Articleabout Enter for a chance to win tickets to the 2025 US Open Cup Final in Austin
2025 US Open Cup Semifinals: Sam Surridge of Nashville SC voted TheCup.us Player of Round
Sam Surridge’s hat trick was more than enough for Nashville SC to defeat the Philadelphia Union in the 2025 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup Semifinals, bring Nashville to their first US Open Cup Final and to …Read Full Articleabout 2025 US Open Cup Semifinals: Sam Surridge of Nashville SC voted TheCup.us Player of Round
2025 US Open Cup Semifinals: Seconds away from PKs, CJ Fodrey of Austin FC stuns Minnesota United
Austin FC and a good amount of fans traveled to St. Paul to take on Minnesota United FC on Wednesday night for the clubs' third meeting of 2025 across all competitions. The North Star State vs. the …Read Full Articleabout 2025 US Open Cup Semifinals: Seconds away from PKs, CJ Fodrey of Austin FC stuns Minnesota United
2026 US Open Cup Qualifying Round 1 Review: 22 amateur teams take first step
The first steps have been taken toward the 2026 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. The Open Division qualifying tournament kicked off this weekend with 22 games that featured amateur clubs that have goals of …Read Full Articleabout 2026 US Open Cup Qualifying Round 1 Review: 22 amateur teams take first step
2025 US Open Cup Semifinals: Sam Surridge’s hat trick leads Nashville SC to first USOC Final
Nashville SC advanced to their first appearance in the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup Final on the back of a three-goal performance from Sam Surridge in their 3-1 Semifinal victory over the Philadelphia …Read Full Articleabout 2025 US Open Cup Semifinals: Sam Surridge’s hat trick leads Nashville SC to first USOC Final
2025 US Open Cup Semifinals Preview: Winner of Austin FC vs. Minnesota United will host Nashville SC
With the elimination of D.C. United and the Chicago Fire in the Quarterfinals, we’re guaranteed to have a first-time US Open Cup Champion in 2025. Minnesota United and Philadelphia Union have reached …Read Full Articleabout 2025 US Open Cup Semifinals Preview: Winner of Austin FC vs. Minnesota United will host Nashville SC
2026 US Open Cup Qualifying Preview: 22 games kick off path to 111th edition of tournament
With 22 games this weekend, the largest ever Open Division qualifying tournament kicks off. There’s 145 clubs from 29 states and 28 different leagues taking part. At stake are 16 Open Division spots …Read Full Articleabout 2026 US Open Cup Qualifying Preview: 22 games kick off path to 111th edition of tournament
1995 US Open Cup Final Preview: El Paso Patriots hosting amateur Richmond Kickers in “El Sauna”
1995 US Open Cup FinalRichmond Kickers (USISL Premier League) at El Paso Patriots (USISL Pro League)SISD Student Activities Complex - El Paso, TexasKickoff: 3 p.m. ET TV: Prime Sports Network / ESPN …Read Full Articleabout 1995 US Open Cup Final Preview: El Paso Patriots hosting amateur Richmond Kickers in “El Sauna”
1995 US Open Cup Semifinals: Jake Arrambide of El Paso Patriots voted TheCup.us Player of Round
As part of the 1995 US Open Cup Rewind Series, TheCup.us staff went back in our time machine and voted on a Player of the Round. Each round we honored the best individual performances of each round of …Read Full Articleabout 1995 US Open Cup Semifinals: Jake Arrambide of El Paso Patriots voted TheCup.us Player of Round
2025 US Open Cup Quarterfinals: Kelvin Yeboah of Minnesota United voted TheCup.us Player of Round
After a messy 90 minutes of play with a ten-man Chicago Fire side, the match came down to an improbable period of extra time for Minnesota United FC in the 2025 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup …Read Full Articleabout 2025 US Open Cup Quarterfinals: Kelvin Yeboah of Minnesota United voted TheCup.us Player of Round
2026 US Open Cup qualifying schedule, results
Click on the scores below for match reportsAll Times Eastern Time / All future dates subject to changeTwitter, not X (#USOC2026) | Facebook | Instagram | Threads | Flickr | RedditTable …Read Full Articleabout 2026 US Open Cup qualifying schedule, results
1995 US Open Cup Semifinals: El Paso Patriots use heat, defense to shutout high-scoring Seattle Sounders
Nearly 2,000 miles to the Northwest in Seattle the temperature was in the high 70s, cool and comfortable. The story was different down in El Paso, where the thermometer reached a sweltering 99 degrees …Read Full Articleabout 1995 US Open Cup Semifinals: El Paso Patriots use heat, defense to shutout high-scoring Seattle Sounders
1995 US Open Cup Semifinals: Ben Crawley’s late PK sends Richmond Kickers past Chicago Stingers, into Final
The Richmond Kickers, an amateur team from the USISL Premier League, found themselves one win away from reaching the 1995 US Open Cup Final. While hosting the Chicago Stingers of the USISL Pro League …Read Full Articleabout 1995 US Open Cup Semifinals: Ben Crawley’s late PK sends Richmond Kickers past Chicago Stingers, into Final
1995 US Open Cup Semifinals Preview: Four teams take different paths to final four
The Semifinals of the 1995 US Open Cup came down to four very different teams. The Seattle Sounders, the best team from the A-League (Div. 2) had to travel south to take on the injury-riddled El Paso …Read Full Articleabout 1995 US Open Cup Semifinals Preview: Four teams take different paths to final four
1995 US Open Cup Quarterfinals: Ben Crawley of Richmond Kickers voted TheCup.us Player of Round
As part of the 1995 US Open Cup Rewind Series, TheCup.us staff went back in our time machine and voted on a Player of the Round. Each round we honored the best individual performances of each round of …Read Full Articleabout 1995 US Open Cup Quarterfinals: Ben Crawley of Richmond Kickers voted TheCup.us Player of Round












































