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.
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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.
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.
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.
The Battle of I-95: The US Open Cup Quarterfinals begin
Open Cup Digest #17: It's an all-MLS lineup as San Jose hosts Austin, Minnesota hosts Chicago, Philadelphia hosts Red Bulls, and Nashville hosts DC United.
Cards on the Table: The US Open Cup Round of 16 begins today
open Cup Digest #16: A wobbly Red Bulls host a stumbling FC Dallas, while the Riverhounds hope to add another cupset with a win over Philadelphia. Plus: Pancyprian Freedoms beat Lansdowne Yonkers, 3-2.
Here Come the Big Boys: MLS teams enter US Open Cup today
Open Cup Digest #15: New York City FC face Pittsburgh Riverhounds on the road, New York Red Bulls go west to play Colorado Springs Switchbacks in the Round of 32. Bonus: More lower-league intel.
Chaotic, Sicko, Beautiful Goals: The US Open Cup Third Round begins today
Open Cup Digest #14: Detroit City vs Westchester, Portland Hearts of Pine vs Rhode Island, and why these games matter to New York City. Bonus: Sacramento Republic vs El Farolito.
Good vs Evil: US Open Cup's Second Round begins today
Open Cup Digest #13: Why upstarts Hearts of Pine and Westchester SC should advance, and why Chattanooga FC are playing for the soul of American soccer
US Open Cup returns with six local amateur sides eyeing Cupsets
What to know about the amateur teams from in and around the New York area facing off against lower-division professional squads in the First Round of the 110th edition of America's oldest soccer tournament.
Amateurs vs pros
Open Cup Digest #11: Here are the 8 lower-league teams from the Tri-State Area competing in the 2025 US Open Cup.
"I need to play Emil Forsberg": US Open Cup Fourth Qualifying Round gets underway
Open Cup Digest #10: Four New York Area teams are competing in qualifying games today and tomorrow.
The Defender is the Designer: The story of Diaza sportswear
Open Cup Digest #9: Diego Hurtado's sports apparel company Diaza supplies kits to more than 80 clubs — the 31-year-old founder will take the field for Zum Schneider this Sunday as they try to qualify for the 2025 US Open Cup.
Games, Games, Games: 2025 US Open Cup qualification gets underway
Open Cup Digest #8: Just 10 days after LAFC lifted the 2024 US Open Cup, local amateur teams will compete this weekend to qualify for the 2025 edition of the tournament.
Drama, History, and Bias: The US Open Cup Semifinals start today
Open Cup Digest #7: Sporting Kansas City vs Indy Eleven, Seattle Sounders vs LAFC — will the good guys win?
$2 Beer Night: The US Open Cup Quarterfinals begin today
Open Cup Digest #6: Atlanta United vs Indy Eleven, Sacramento Republic vs Seattle Sounders, LAFC vs New Mexico United — is there a cupset in here?