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2026 National Amateur Cup: Tar Devils SC wins Region III with four games in two days
We have the first regional champion of the 2026 National Amateur Cup. Tar Devils SC of North Carolina won the USASA Region III (South) Amateur Cup on Sunday afternoon after playing four games in two … Read Full Article about 2026 National Amateur Cup: Tar Devils SC wins Region III with four games in two days
2026 US Open Cup Quarterfinals: Marcel Hartel of St. Louis CITY SC voted TheCup.us Player of Round
After a performance where he went a full 120 minutes, scored a brace that accounted for all his team’s goals, and converted his shootout attempt, Marcel Hartel of St. Louis CITY SC has been awarded … Read Full Article about 2026 US Open Cup Quarterfinals: Marcel Hartel of St. Louis CITY SC voted TheCup.us Player of Round
2026 US Open Cup Quarterfinals: Colorado Rapids blank Earthquakes to reach first Semifinal since 1999
For the first time since its inglorious 1999 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup run, the Colorado Rapids are through to the Semifinal round with a 2-0 win over San Jose Earthquakes at Dick’s Sporting Goods … Read Full Article about 2026 US Open Cup Quarterfinals: Colorado Rapids blank Earthquakes to reach first Semifinal since 1999
2026 US Open Cup Quarterfinals: Max Arfsten goal, solid defense leads Columbus Crew past NYCFC
For the first time in 16 years, the Columbus Crew have advanced to the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup Semifinals, securing a 1-0 win over New York City FC at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field. Max Arfsten delivered … Read Full Article about 2026 US Open Cup Quarterfinals: Max Arfsten goal, solid defense leads Columbus Crew past NYCFC
2026 US Open Cup Quarterfinals Review: Home teams shine as World Cup break approaches
The home teams all advanced in the 2026 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup Quarterfinals. Of the four teams that advanced to the Semifinals, none of them have won multiple US Open Cup titles, and two of them have … Read Full Article about 2026 US Open Cup Quarterfinals Review: Home teams shine as World Cup break approaches
2026 US Open Cup Quarterfinals: Ben Lundt comes off bench to help St. Louis CITY eliminate Houston in PKs
After an early injury to St. Louis CITY SC starting goalkeeper Roman Bürki, the day was saved by backup keeper Ben Lundt as CITY advanced over the Houston Dynamo 4-2 in a penalty shootout. After 120 … Read Full Article about 2026 US Open Cup Quarterfinals: Ben Lundt comes off bench to help St. Louis CITY eliminate Houston in PKs
2026 US Open Cup Quarterfinals: Orlando City dominate first half, cruise to win over Atlanta United
Orlando City SC kept its Lamar Hunt US Open Cup run alive Tuesday night at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando Florida to advance to the Semifinals with a 4-1 victory against Atlanta United FC. In … Read Full Article about 2026 US Open Cup Quarterfinals: Orlando City dominate first half, cruise to win over Atlanta United
2026 National Amateur Cup: All-Chicago in Midwest Final; Lansdowne vs. Los Toros set for Region I Final
When the dust settled on the 2026 National Amateur Cup action this past weekend, four teams were left standing in the United States Adult Soccer Association's Region I and II tournaments. It will … Read Full Article about 2026 National Amateur Cup: All-Chicago in Midwest Final; Lansdowne vs. Los Toros set for Region I Final
2026 US Open Cup Quarterfinals Preview: MLS teams battle for spot in final four
The Final Four for the 2026 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup will be determined with two games each on May 19 and 20. Two clubs, New York City FC and St. Louis CITY SC are vying for their first ever Semifinal … Read Full Article about 2026 US Open Cup Quarterfinals Preview: MLS teams battle for spot in final four
2026 National Amateur Cup: Extra time drama in Midwest quarterfinals
The USASA Region II (Midwest) Amateur Cup field is down to four. A rare two-game quarterfinal round, where last season's champion and finalist entered the competition, took place earlier this month. … Read Full Article about 2026 National Amateur Cup: Extra time drama in Midwest quarterfinals
2026 US Open Cup Round of 16: Maxi Moralez of NYCFC voted TheCup.us Player of the Round
Maxi Moralez has consistently come up big in important games for New York City FC. The 39-year-old midfielder was the star of NYCFC’s 3-1 win over Red Bull New York in the 2026 Lamar Hunt US Open … Read Full Article about 2026 US Open Cup Round of 16: Maxi Moralez of NYCFC voted TheCup.us Player of the Round
2026 National Amateur Cup Goal Leaders
BlueSky (#USOC2026) | Twitter (#USOC2026) | Facebook | Instagram | Reddit League Abbreviation KeyAmerican Premier Soccer League (APSL)Bay State Soccer League (BSSL)Colorado Premier League … Read Full Article about 2026 National Amateur Cup Goal Leaders
2026 National Amateur Cup: Complicated Round 2 in Region II; Chicago House remains
The month of April saw (most) of Round 2 of the USASA Region II (Midwest) Amateur Cup take place. Three of the four games were played, including two blowout wins and one game decided by a single goal. … Read Full Article about 2026 National Amateur Cup: Complicated Round 2 in Region II; Chicago House remains
2026 US Open Cup Round of 16: Blue no more, New York City FC finally beats Red Bulls to advance
It only took 12 seasons. New York City FC slayed the dragon and beat rival Red Bull New York, 3-1, on Wednesday evening in the 2026 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup Round of 16. A near history-making … Read Full Article about 2026 US Open Cup Round of 16: Blue no more, New York City FC finally beats Red Bulls to advance
2026 US Open Cup Round of 16: 10-man Colorado Rapids end Quarterfinal drought, beat Switchbacks in PKs
A ten-man Colorado Rapids advanced to the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup Quarterfinals Wednesday night, topping USL Championship side Colorado Springs Switchbacks in seven rounds of penalty kicks after … Read Full Article about 2026 US Open Cup Round of 16: 10-man Colorado Rapids end Quarterfinal drought, beat Switchbacks in PKs
2026 US Open Cup Round of 16: Houston Dynamo equalize late, oust Louisville City in OT
Houston Dynamo FC erased a late deficit and surged through extra time to defeat Louisville City FC 2-1 on Wednesday night, rallying behind a dramatic equalizer from Erik Sviatchenko and a go-ahead … Read Full Article about 2026 US Open Cup Round of 16: Houston Dynamo equalize late, oust Louisville City in OT
2026 US Open Cup Round of 16: St. Louis CITY rally to beat Chicago Fire to reach first Quarterfinals
St. Louis CITY SC advanced to their first US Open Cup Quarterfinal in the club’s young history on Wednesday night in Bridgeview, Illinois as they came from behind to defeat the Chicago Fire, … Read Full Article about 2026 US Open Cup Round of 16: St. Louis CITY rally to beat Chicago Fire to reach first Quarterfinals
2026 US Open Cup Round of 16: Columbus Crew beats One Knoxville to earn first Quarterfinal berth since 2010
The Columbus Crew advanced to the quarterfinals of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup with a commanding 4-1 victory over One Knoxville SC on Wednesday night. In a matchup between MLS and USL League One … Read Full Article about 2026 US Open Cup Round of 16: Columbus Crew beats One Knoxville to earn first Quarterfinal berth since 2010
2026 US Open Cup Round of 16: Orlando City trails 3 times, still rallies to beat New England
In an appropriate result for a stadium sponsored by a bank, the Wednesday night Round of 16 matchup between New England Revolution and Orlando City SC saw four players open their accounts with their … Read Full Article about 2026 US Open Cup Round of 16: Orlando City trails 3 times, still rallies to beat New England
2026 US Open Cup Round of 16 Review: MLS teams take over for second straight year
For the second year in a row and just the fourth time in the Modern Era (1995-present), the Quarterfinals of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup will be full of Major League Soccer teams.The 2026 US Open Cup … Read Full Article about 2026 US Open Cup Round of 16 Review: MLS teams take over for second straight year
2026 US Open Cup Round of 16: San Jose Earthquakes goal surge completes comeback vs. Minnesota United
The San Jose Earthquakes defeated Minnesota United 4-2 at PayPal Park on Tuesday night to advance to the 2026 US Open Cup Quarterfinals. San Jose continued their hot start to the season on … Read Full Article about 2026 US Open Cup Round of 16: San Jose Earthquakes goal surge completes comeback vs. Minnesota United
2026 US Open Cup Round of 16: Atlanta United gets “hard fought” win over Charlotte FC
Atlanta United’s squad found themselves playing their Southeastern rival earlier than anticipated when they were paired against Charlotte FC in the Round of 16 of the 2026 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. In a … Read Full Article about 2026 US Open Cup Round of 16: Atlanta United gets “hard fought” win over Charlotte FC
2026 US Open Cup Round 4 Preview: Three lower division teams still alive in Round of 16
With two matches on Tuesday and the remaining six on Wednesday, eight teams will move to within three wins of a Lamar Hunt US Open Cup championship and a spot in the 2027 CONCACAF Champions … Read Full Article about 2026 US Open Cup Round 4 Preview: Three lower division teams still alive in Round of 16
2026 US Open Cup Round 3: Denis Krioutchenkov of One Knoxville voted TheCup.us Player of Round
The Round of 32 in the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup produced three memorable “Cupsets” and a number of close matches. On April 14, the Colorado Springs Switchbacks of the USL Championship dominated the … Read Full Article about 2026 US Open Cup Round 3: Denis Krioutchenkov of One Knoxville voted TheCup.us Player of Round
2026 National Amateur Cup: Chicago House appeal upheld, will play Minnesota Blizzard next
Well nevermind then. On Monday, the United States Adult Soccer Association (USASA) announced that Chicago House AC has successfully appealed its disqualification from the 2026 USASA Region II … Read Full Article about 2026 National Amateur Cup: Chicago House appeal upheld, will play Minnesota Blizzard next
2026 National Amateur Cup: Chicago House disqualified for fielding ineligible player
The 2026 National Amateur Cup has had another bump in the road. Following their 4-1 win over RKC Third Coast in Round 1 of the USASA Region II (Midwest) Amateur Cup, Chicago House AC (IL) has been … Read Full Article about 2026 National Amateur Cup: Chicago House disqualified for fielding ineligible player
2026 US Open Cup Round 3: Julian Hall’s brace leads Red Bull New York past Pittsburgh Riverhounds
Red Bull New York (the artist formerly known as the New York Red Bulls) defeated the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC, 3-1, on Saturday night in Round 3 of the 2026 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. A brace from one … Read Full Article about 2026 US Open Cup Round 3: Julian Hall’s brace leads Red Bull New York past Pittsburgh Riverhounds
2026 US Open Cup Round 3: Orlando City narrowly beats FC Naples amid controversial goal denial
Orlando City SC held on to win 1-0 over FC Naples in the US Open Cup Round of 32 after a controversial no-goal call in the second half kept them in the lead and FC Naples off the board at the Paradise … Read Full Article about 2026 US Open Cup Round 3: Orlando City narrowly beats FC Naples amid controversial goal denial
2026 US Open Cup Round 3: 10-man San Jose Earthquakes blank Phoenix Rising
A game that initially looked to have all the signs of a blowout had its trajectory altered greatly by a sending off in the first half as an in-form San Jose Earthquakes took a 2-0 victory over … Read Full Article about 2026 US Open Cup Round 3: 10-man San Jose Earthquakes blank Phoenix Rising
2026 US Open Cup Round 3: Houston Dynamo cruises as early red card dooms El Paso Locomotive
The Houston Dynamo advanced to the Round of 16 in the 2026 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup defeating the El Paso Locomotive 4-1 at Shell Energy Stadium on Wednesday night. Houston’s scoring surge began in … Read Full Article about 2026 US Open Cup Round 3: Houston Dynamo cruises as early red card dooms El Paso Locomotive
2026 US Open Cup Round 3: St. Louis CITY falls short of tacos in shutout of FC Tulsa
St. Louis CITY SC scored 20 minutes in, then added three more goals to take down USL Championship side FC Tulsa 4-0 in Wednesday’s Round of 32 matchup in the 2026 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup at Energizer … Read Full Article about 2026 US Open Cup Round 3: St. Louis CITY falls short of tacos in shutout of FC Tulsa
2026 US Open Cup Round 3: Charlotte FC dominate in Queen City derby vs. Independence
MLS side Charlotte FC registered its largest win in club history with a 6-0 win over crosstown rival Charlotte Independence of USL League One in the first meeting between the two professional sides … Read Full Article about 2026 US Open Cup Round 3: Charlotte FC dominate in Queen City derby vs. Independence
2026 US Open Cup Round 3: Atlanta United take step toward “big reward”, oust Chattanooga FC
Atlanta United took care of business with a 3-1 win over MLS NEXT Pro neighbors Chattanooga FC on Wednesday night. Goals from Cayman Togashi, Fabrice Picault, and Pedro Santos Amador overcame Yves … Read Full Article about 2026 US Open Cup Round 3: Atlanta United take step toward “big reward”, oust Chattanooga FC
2026 US Open Cup Round 3: Hugo Picard brace gives Columbus Crew win in USOC return
The 2026 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup Round of 32 kicked off for the Columbus Crew Wednesday night as the Black & Gold traveled to take on USL League One side Richmond Kickers. In their first US … Read Full Article about 2026 US Open Cup Round 3: Hugo Picard brace gives Columbus Crew win in USOC return
2026 US Open Cup Round 3: One Knoxville eliminates D.C. United to earn first MLS upset
One Knoxville SC continued its magical run in the 2026 US Open Cup after defeating DC United in penalties on a Wednesday night at Audi Field. After needing 120 minutes and a penalty shootout to … Read Full Article about 2026 US Open Cup Round 3: One Knoxville eliminates D.C. United to earn first MLS upset