[U.S. OPEN CUP] When the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open begins play June 14, 40 teams will compete in the 98th edition of the oldest soccer trophy in the United States.Notable by its absence is representation from the North American Soccer League, whose failure to secure provisional sanctioning until last week precluded its five U.S. teams from being included in thecompetition. Not that it seems to bother the struggling D2 league’s CEO.

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