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2026 US Open Cup Round 1: Who should be TheCup.us Player of the Round?
The First Round of the 111th edition of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup is complete. There were a number of impressive individual performances over the 31 games last week. But which one was the … Read Full Article about 2026 US Open Cup Round 1: Who should be TheCup.us Player of the Round?
2026 US Open Cup Round 1: Pittsburgh Riverhounds win Modern Era’s first Steel City derby
In a much anticipated all-Pittsburgh derby, the first in the city in the Modern Era (1995-present) of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup, it was the professional Riverhounds that secured advancement in a … Read Full Article about 2026 US Open Cup Round 1: Pittsburgh Riverhounds win Modern Era’s first Steel City derby
2026 US Open Cup Round 1: Asheville City scores late to upset Greenville Triumph
Asheville City SC pulled off a signature "cupset" in its short history, scoring twice late to defeat Greenville Triumph SC and advance in the US Open Cup at UNC Asheville. After the teams traded … Read Full Article about 2026 US Open Cup Round 1: Asheville City scores late to upset Greenville Triumph
2026 US Open Cup Round 1: Daniel Burko’s brace powers Westchester SC past NY Renegades
Westchester SC of USL League One defeated the New York Renegades of the United Premier Soccer League (UPSL) 2-0 Thursday night to advance to the Second Round of the 2026 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. It was … Read Full Article about 2026 US Open Cup Round 1: Daniel Burko’s brace powers Westchester SC past NY Renegades
2026 US Open Cup Round 1: Abitia Leon’s emotional goal lifts El Paso Locomotive past Laredo Heat
Playing in honor of a former teammate who died unexpectedly last week, forward Diego Abitia Leon delivered the deciding goal in his club debut, lifting El Paso Locomotive FC to a 2-0 road win over the … Read Full Article about 2026 US Open Cup Round 1: Abitia Leon’s emotional goal lifts El Paso Locomotive past Laredo Heat
2026 US Open Cup Round 1: Tennessee Tempo upsets Chattanooga Red Wolves in battle of I-24 teams
USL League One side Chattanooga Red Wolves SC were upset 1-0 by Tennessee Tempo FC, an amateur team from the UPSL, in a thrilling battle of I-24 teams in Round 1 of the US Open Cup on … Read Full Article about 2026 US Open Cup Round 1: Tennessee Tempo upsets Chattanooga Red Wolves in battle of I-24 teams
2026 US Open Cup Round 1: Lexington SC open floodgates in club record 9-goal win vs. Flower City Union
Lexington Sporting Club made history by setting a franchise record for the most goals in a single match in their 9-0 win over Flower City Union on Thursday night in Round 1 of the 2026 Lamar Hunt US … Read Full Article about 2026 US Open Cup Round 1: Lexington SC open floodgates in club record 9-goal win vs. Flower City Union
2026 US Open Cup Round 1: Giant killer Flint City Bucks upset another pro team after USOC hiatus
For the first time in eight years, the Flint City Bucks accepted the invite to compete for the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. They faced a team in Forward Madison FC that wasn’t even announced into … Read Full Article about 2026 US Open Cup Round 1: Giant killer Flint City Bucks upset another pro team after USOC hiatus
2026 US Open Cup Round 1: 2nd half push sends Charlotte Independence past Ristozi FC
It was a thrilling debut for NPSL side Ristozi FC as they played their first Open Cup match against the USL League One team Charlotte Independence. Each team managed to find the back of the net in the … Read Full Article about 2026 US Open Cup Round 1: 2nd half push sends Charlotte Independence past Ristozi FC
2026 US Open Cup Round 1: Virginia Dream FC are pro team nightmare with upset of Carolina Core FC
Virginia Dream FC (UPSL) took on Carolina Core FC (MLS Next Pro) in the first round of the 2026 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. Virginia Dream secured the win 2-1, to move onto the second round. The match … Read Full Article about 2026 US Open Cup Round 1: Virginia Dream FC are pro team nightmare with upset of Carolina Core FC
2026 US Open Cup Round 1: Brawl mars Sacramento Republic’s OT win over El Farolito
The most anticipated rematch of the 2026 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup’s First Round ended in absolute bedlam as the USL Championship’s Sacramento Republic FC defeated NPSL side El Farolito 2-0 in extra … Read Full Article about 2026 US Open Cup Round 1: Brawl mars Sacramento Republic’s OT win over El Farolito
2026 US Open Cup Round 1 Review: Seven amateur teams reach Round 2, Riverhounds win derby
The first three days of the First Round of the 2026 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup are complete. On Tuesday, the evening saw cold weather dominate the Midwest and home teams dominate the scoresheets. Out … Read Full Article about 2026 US Open Cup Round 1 Review: Seven amateur teams reach Round 2, Riverhounds win derby
2026 US Open Cup Round 1: One Knoxville spoils SC Vistula Garfield’s USOC return
SC Vistula Garfield of the American Premier Soccer League (APSL) welcomed One Knoxville (USL League One) for the First Round of the 2026 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. One Knoxville had a shaky start but … Read Full Article about 2026 US Open Cup Round 1: One Knoxville spoils SC Vistula Garfield’s USOC return
2026 US Open Cup Round 1: Set pieces power Hartford Athletic past FC Motown STA
Hartford Athletic used the power of set-pieces to defeat FC Motown STA, 2-0, on Wednesday night in Newark, New Jersey. The defending USL Cup champions battled the defending USL League Two Metropolitan … Read Full Article about 2026 US Open Cup Round 1: Set pieces power Hartford Athletic past FC Motown STA
2026 US Open Cup Round 1: Joe Gallardo’s late PK sends Spokane Velocity past Ventura County Fusion
Spokane Velocity ground out a 2-1 victory over Ventura County Fusion in their U.S. Open Cup First Round affair on Wednesday night. Playing at home in Ventura, the Fusion, an amateur side from USL … Read Full Article about 2026 US Open Cup Round 1: Joe Gallardo’s late PK sends Spokane Velocity past Ventura County Fusion
2026 US Open Cup Round 1: Former MLS player leads Valley 559 to upset win in debut
Valley 559 FC pulled off a 1-0 upset against AV ALTA FC on Wednesday night at Lancaster Municipal Stadium to advance to the second round of the US Open Cup in their tournament debut. The teams went … Read Full Article about 2026 US Open Cup Round 1: Former MLS player leads Valley 559 to upset win in debut
2026 US Open Cup Round 1: Union Omaha dominate first-timers BOHFS St. Louis
Missed opportunities and unmarked men were the order of the day as BOHFS St. Louis was soundly defeated by Union Omaha 8-0. Despite their best efforts there was not much BOHFS could do to stop the USL … Read Full Article about 2026 US Open Cup Round 1: Union Omaha dominate first-timers BOHFS St. Louis
2026 US Open Cup Round 1: FC Naples back in Round 2 with 3-0 win over Red Force FC
With a dominant 3-0 victory over Red Force FC, FC Naples clinched its spot in the next round of the 2026 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. The match, which took place at the Paradise Coast Complex on … Read Full Article about 2026 US Open Cup Round 1: FC Naples back in Round 2 with 3-0 win over Red Force FC
2026 US Open Cup Round 1: Orange County SC takes care of business, 3-0 vs. Laguna United
Consistency and assertiveness were the key combination for Orange County SC’s 3-0 win over Laguna United FC in the first round of the 2026 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. “The intention and really, the … Read Full Article about 2026 US Open Cup Round 1: Orange County SC takes care of business, 3-0 vs. Laguna United
2026 US Open Cup Round 1: Cristian Nava returns with late winner as New Mexico United survives Cruizers
This match highlighted the nature of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup, as New Mexico United hosted Cruizers FC of the NPSL on Wednesday night at the UNM Soccer Complex. Despite an unexpected performance … Read Full Article about 2026 US Open Cup Round 1: Cristian Nava returns with late winner as New Mexico United survives Cruizers
2026 US Open Cup Round 1: San Antonio FC takes over in 2nd half, beats ASC New Stars 6-0
Other than a flicker of fear early in the second half, USL Championship side San Antonio FC confidently strode to a 6-0 win at home over ASC New Stars of the Houston FA's Premier Division in Round 1 … Read Full Article about 2026 US Open Cup Round 1: San Antonio FC takes over in 2nd half, beats ASC New Stars 6-0
2026 US Open Cup Round 1: FC Tulsa pulls away late to overcome Little Rock Rangers
FC Tulsa survived a spirited challenge from Little Rock Rangers and pulled away late for a 4-2 win in Round 1 of the US Open Cup on Wednesday night. In a Little Rock high school football stadium, … Read Full Article about 2026 US Open Cup Round 1: FC Tulsa pulls away late to overcome Little Rock Rangers
2026 US Open Cup Round 1: Louisville City’s Simon Bird era begins with win over Southern Indiana FC
Louisville City FC interim head coach Simon Bird was able to claim his first win for the club against UPSL side Southern Indiana FC on Wednesday in the opening round of the 2026 US Open Cup. The game … Read Full Article about 2026 US Open Cup Round 1: Louisville City’s Simon Bird era begins with win over Southern Indiana FC
2026 US Open Cup Round 1: Colton Swan’s late winner sends Charleston Battery past Florida Badgers
A brace from newcomer Colton Swan pushed the Charleston Battery past the visiting Florida Badgers 2-1 in Round 1 of the 2026 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup on Wednesday night at Patriots Point in Mount … Read Full Article about 2026 US Open Cup Round 1: Colton Swan’s late winner sends Charleston Battery past Florida Badgers
2026 US Open Cup Round 1: Chattanooga FC overcome 14-year-old goalscorer, beat KPP
Chattanooga FC advanced to Round 2 of the 2026 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup with a 2-1 win over UPSL’s Kalonji Pro-Profile. History was made in the most unlikely fashion as fourteen-year-old Braiden Kalonji … Read Full Article about 2026 US Open Cup Round 1: Chattanooga FC overcome 14-year-old goalscorer, beat KPP
2026 US Open Cup Round 1: Loudoun United survives late flurry to avoid road upset
Loudoun United took down West Chester United by a score of 2-1 in the First Round of the 2026 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup on Tuesday night in Wayne, Pa. Loudoun’s Marcos Dias and Elvis Amoh’s first half … Read Full Article about 2026 US Open Cup Round 1: Loudoun United survives late flurry to avoid road upset
2026 US Open Cup Round 1: “Beautiful” Cup win by Phoenix Rising spoils San Ramon FC’s debut
It was an unseasonably warm evening for mid-March in Phoenix, but 2,274 Rising fans came out to support their club. Phoenix showed their skill as professionals, but amateurs San Ramon FC were not … Read Full Article about 2026 US Open Cup Round 1: “Beautiful” Cup win by Phoenix Rising spoils San Ramon FC’s debut
2026 US Open Cup Round 1: Indy Eleven shuts out a ringer-free Des Moines Menace side
Indy Eleven advanced to the Second Round of the 2026 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup with a 3-0 victory over USL League Two side Des Moines Menace on Tuesday night at the Grand Park Events Center in … Read Full Article about 2026 US Open Cup Round 1: Indy Eleven shuts out a ringer-free Des Moines Menace side
2026 US Open Cup Round 1: Switchbacks FC blank Azteca FC to remain perfect vs. amateurs
The Colorado Springs Switchbacks eked out a 3-0 victory over amateur side Azteca FC Tuesday night to advanced to Round 2 of the 2026 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. Jona Fjeldberg put the … Read Full Article about 2026 US Open Cup Round 1: Switchbacks FC blank Azteca FC to remain perfect vs. amateurs
2026 US Open Cup Round 1: Detroit City FC overcome early deficit, rout Michigan Rangers
It was a game of firsts. With a game moved indoors to a new Open Cup venue due to inclement weather, the Michigan Rangers of the NPSL made their tournament debut, and multiple new players made … Read Full Article about 2026 US Open Cup Round 1: Detroit City FC overcome early deficit, rout Michigan Rangers
2026 US Open Cup Round 1: Vermont Green warm hearts of frozen fans with upset of Portland
The defending USL League Two national champions, Vermont Green, made its return to Virtue Field on a frigid Tuesday night, opening Round 1 of the 2026 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. They went head-to-head … Read Full Article about 2026 US Open Cup Round 1: Vermont Green warm hearts of frozen fans with upset of Portland
2026 US Open Cup Round 1: History-making trio headline Rhode Island FC’s rout of CD Faialense
USL Championship side Rhode Island FC weren’t in a generous mood against visiting Massachusetts amateurs CD Faialense at Centreville Bank Stadium in Pawtucket. A pair of first-half goals from Dani … Read Full Article about 2026 US Open Cup Round 1: History-making trio headline Rhode Island FC’s rout of CD Faialense
2026 US Open Cup Round 1: Late Goal, tensions lift Richmond Kickers past NoVa FC
The battle for Virginia soccer supremacy kicked off in style on Tuesday night as Northern Virginia Football Club took on the Richmond Kickers in Round 1 of the 2026 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. The Kickers … Read Full Article about 2026 US Open Cup Round 1: Late Goal, tensions lift Richmond Kickers past NoVa FC
2026 US Open Cup Round 1 Preview: 111th tournament kicks off this week
The 2026 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup First Round kicks off on Tuesday, March 17, pitting professional clubs from the USL Championship and USL League One against teams from the Open Division in eight … Read Full Article about 2026 US Open Cup Round 1 Preview: 111th tournament kicks off this week
2026 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup schedule, results
Photo: Mathieu Starke Click on the scores below for match reportsAll Times Eastern / All future dates subject to change Twitter (#USOC2026) | BlueSky (#USOC2026) | … Read Full Article about 2026 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup schedule, results