It is a battle for the heart of American soccer, as the U.S. Soccer Federation has denied a request from MLS to withdraw the participation of top-level clubs in U.S. Open Cup play and instead have the league represented by MLS NEXT Pro developmental squads. (more…)
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2022 U.S. Open Cup format announced
With the formal announcement that there will be no Open play this year, the 2022 U.S. Open Cup format has been announced, with a record number of participating teams expected. (more…)
USL eyes July resumption of 2020 season, may scrap U.S. Open Cup
We could see the USL Championship 2020 season resume and the USL League One schedule launch in July, with the possible elimination of the annual U.S. Open Cup competition. (more…)
Lynn Family Stadium to Host 2020 U.S. Open Cup Match
Lynn Family Stadium will host a Second Round U.S. Open Cup match on April 7, a notable event before Louisville City FC plays the venue’s first official game on April 11. (more…)
Cheney Stadium to Host Sounders-Timbers U.S. Open Cup Match
Tacoma’s Cheney Stadium will see a taste of MLS action this month, when Seattle Sounders FC hosts Portland Timbers in a U.S. Open Cup match. (more…)
Historic U.S. Open Cup competition continues
America’s domestic soccer cup, the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open, resumes this week. Like England’s famous F.A. Cup, the tournament offers a chance for every American professional soccer team, and every amateur club, the chance to play for the title of the nation’s best. (more…)