Two Wins Away: Local amateur teams enter Third Qualifying Round this weekend
Open Cup Digest #21: US Open Cup qualifying marches on with four games this weekend featuring seven amateur teams from New York and New Jersey.
Michael Battista
Michael Battista is a New Jersey-based writer who covers the Tri-State Soccer Scene. His work appears in US Soccer, TheCup.US, and Protagonist Soccer. He was the NASL's last intern.
Denied: Protest over goal scored through side netting rejected by US Soccer
The governing body ruled against Doxa FCW's protest of a goal seemingly scored through the side netting, stating that the referee's decisions "are final" and cannot be overturned by video evidence.
Mind the Gap: Goal scored through side netting in local Open Cup Qualifier
Doxa FCW are officially protesting a 2-1 loss to Lansdowne Yonkers FC in Sunday's US Open Cup Qualifier after a ball that seemingly went out of bounds and through the side netting was called a goal.
NeverEnding Story: Nashville's first trophy, amateurs keep dreaming
Open Cup Digest #20: Just as the 2025 tournament comes to an end the 2026 edition is heating up as teams from New York and New Jersey play qualifiers this weekend.
Hartford Athletic win USL Jägermeister Cup over Sacramento
Hartford Athletic beat Sacramento Republic 1-0 to lift the Jägermeister Cup in an upset win on the road.
Red Bulls fans verbally abuse player following Hudson River Derby loss
Members of Torcida 96 allegedly directed slurs at Red Bull players and fans. Here’s a timeline of what we believe happened, including video of the confrontation.
Oppo Research: 5 Things about New York Red Bulls
The Red Bulls have two legit stars in Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting and Emil Forsberg, but a lack of depth has them languishing in 10th Place and on track to miss the playoffs for the first time in 15 years.
Local amateurs draw opponents in US Open Cup Second Qualifying Round
A healthy 15 clubs from New York and New Jersey will compete in the next qualifying round to be held in October, and two of the matches will take place in New York City.
Trophy Hunting: The 2025 US Open Cup semis begin today
Open Cup Digest #19: The semifinals arrive. It's a clash between Eastern Conference powerhouses Nashville and Philadelphia today, and Western Conference frenemies Austin and Minnesota tomorrow.
Cosmos name Davide Corti head coach ahead of 2026 season
Just the 9th head coach in Cosmos club history, the 53-year-old joins after stints at AC Milan Women and UC Sampdoria Women in Serie A Femminile.
Amateur Hour: 145 Teams compete for 16 US Open qualifying spots
Open Cup Digest #18: A total of 19 teams from New York and New Jersey – including 6 from New York City – are among the 145 lower-league clubs looking to qualify for the 2026 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup.
Poku Power: Tennessee Tempo win UPSL national championship
NYCFC cult hero Kwadwo Poku is the sometimes-player, co-founder, and co-owner of Tennessee Tempo FC — who just won a national title in the fourth tier of American soccer. Will the 33-year-old return to the field when Tempo compete in the 2026 US Open Cup?
Vermont Green 2-1 Ballard FC, Wins USL League Two Title: 4 Thoughts
A crowd that was double the capacity of Virtue Field watched hometown Vermont Green FC defeat Seattle's Ballard FC with a stoppage-time goal to win the national title for the non-professional USL League Two.
Vermont Green vs Ballard FC is the national championship American soccer deserves
When these two non-professional teams face off in the USL League Two title game on Saturday, it'll be more than a game — it's what grassroots soccer can be in this country when done right.
Cosmos CEO Erik Stover: 'You need good versus evil'
In this exclusive interview, Cosmos CEO Erik Stover tells us about plans to develop local talent, open a museum, cultivate rivalries, and function "much like a European club."
Low-Block Defending, High-Intensity Pressing: Chelsea silence PSG 3-0
Chelsea FC win the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup by shutting out Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 in front of 81,118 at MetLife Stadium. Here's how the champs did it.