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.
Lower-League Soccer
US Soccer finalize teams participating in 2025 US Open Cup
As we reported last week, New York City FC are among the 96 teams participating, and one of 16 MLS clubs that will join the tournament in the Round of 32.
Brooklyn amateur side impress against Ecuadorian giants Barcelona SC
A Friendly in New Jersey brought out thousands of fans of the Ecuadorian club, but Brooklyn’s Osner's FC held their own while enlisting former and aspiring professional players.
NISA to miss 2025 US Open Cup
The organization maintains they have provisional sanctioning despite rule by US Soccer requiring all professional leagues to participate in the tournament.
Brooklyn FC to play friendlies in Italy before USL Super League resumes
After entering the mid-season break leading the USL Super League, Brooklyn FC will look to stay sharp with a series of tune-up matches in Italy.
Death of a league? NISA no longer sanctioned
Report: US Soccer will no longer provisionally sanction the National Independent Soccer Association, the controversial and chaotic league that started play in 2019.
Jonathan Jiménez signs with Hartford Athletic
The forward had 4 goals and 2 assists in the 2024 US Open Cup for NYCFC II, 5 goals and 6 assists in the MLS NEXT Pro regular season.
USL Jägermeister Cup: Larger field will expand into northeast
The tournament will feature 38 teams, a $100,000 cash prize — and a format that flirts with a Pro/Rel future for the United Soccer League.
"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?
3 Goals in 8 Minutes: El Farolito beat FC Motown 2-1, win NPSL title
The Burrito Brava triumphed in New Jersey, overcoming a rain delay and a determined Motown to win their first national championship since 1993.
New York Pancyprian-Freedoms win National Amateur Cup
The club from Astoria lift silverware, become the first team in the country to qualify for the 2025 US Open Cup.
Trophies, Glory, and the US Open Cup: The NPSL playoffs heat up tonight
The National Premier Soccer League's 2025 US Open Cup spots are on the line tonight when FC Motown play Virginia Dream FC, and West Chester United SC play New York Shockers.
$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?