Two former U.S. Open Cup champions advanced in the second qualifying round for the tournament. The New York Pancyprian Freedoms – winners in 1980, 1982 and 1983 – beat Lansdowne Yonkers FC 2-1 in a battle of Eastern Premier Soccer League powerhouses that went to overtime. The Freedoms, who finished the game with 10 players, […]
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TV Watch: Open Cup final most-watched program in major markets
• Wednesday’s U.S. Open Cup final between Inter Miami (without Lionel Messi) and the Houston Dynamo posted a Total Audience Delivery of 1.2 million viewers for Spanish-language coverage across Telemundo, Universo and Peacock, making it the most-watched program in the time slot regardless of language in Los Angeles, New York City, Miami, Houston, Dallas, Orlando, […]
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U.S. Open Cup: Lionel Messi remains injury doubt for final
Lionel Messi remains an injury doubt for Inter Miami’s U.S. Open Cup final against Houston Dynamo on Wednesday with a decision on his involvement to be made at the “last minute,” Coach Gerardo “Tata” Martino told reporters on Tuesday. Messi’s former Barcelona teammate, Spaniard Jordi Alba, is almost certain to be ruled out of the […]
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U.S. Open Cup: Local qualifying produces 21 first-round winners
Twenty-one teams advanced in the first qualifying round for the 2024 U.S. Open Cup. The winners will join 67 teams that had byes into the second qualifying round Sept. 30-Oct. 1. Two former champions had differing results. The New York Pancyprian Freedoms – winners in 1980, 1982 and 1983 – beat New York Braveheart SC, […]
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By the Numbers: 2024 U.S. Open Cup (Open Division entrants)
47. United Premier Soccer League (covering 14 states) 23. USASA state leagues (three are former champions). 18. USSSA Soccer leagues (nine from U.S. Soccer League) 15. Regional Premier Leagues (eight from EPSL) 5. NISA Nation (four from California) 1. West Coast Soccer Association (UC Davis club team)4: Qualifying rounds. 11: Qualifiers. * * * * * […]
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Results: USASA National Amateur Cup (Final)
Aug. 5 in Bettendorf, Iowa Mesoamerica SC (Calif.) 2 Newtown (Conn.) Pride 1. (Goals: Medina 1, Alfaro 46; Ganzer 2.) • With the victory, Mesoamerica SC qualifies for the first round of the 2024 U.S. Open Cup. Other USASA champions: Women’s Amateur Cup. Image NTX. Over 30 Men, ASC New Stars. Over 40 Men. Atletico Torino
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Vermont Green FC thrives on the field with an eye on the planet
Vermont Green could be the best soccer club name ever. It evokes the school color of the University of Vermont, whose Virtue Field is their home venue. It pays homage to the state’s name (from the French “vert” for green, and “mont” for mountain; Vermont’s nickname is the Green Mountain State). Just as importantly, it describes […]
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Datebook: U.S. Open Cup (Semifinals)
Wednesday, August 23FC Cincinnati vs. Inter Miami, 7 p.m. ETHouston Dynamo vs. Real Salt Lake, 9:30 p.m. ETNote: Priority order for hosting final on Sept. 27 is Real Salt Lake, Inter Miami and FC Cincinnati.
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U.S. Open Cup: Inter Miami advances to semifinals
Inter Miami advanced to the U.S. Open Cup semifinals for the first time, setting up the possibility of Lionel Messi playing when the Herons meet FC Cincinnati on Aug. 23.Nicolas Stefanelli scored the only goal to give Inter Miami a 1-0 win over the Birmingham Legion, the last remaining USL Championship team. “This win is very important, not just […]
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Bob Lilley, the pragmatist, puts Pittsburgh Riverhounds' Cinderella Open Cup run in perspective
Bob Lilley leads his Pittsburgh Riverhounds into the U.S. Open Cup quarterfinals at MLS-leading FC Cincinnati. A David-and-Goliath matchup? The ‘Hounds have already beaten two other MLS teams with winning records, the New England Revolution (below) and Columbus Crew, in previous rounds. Photos: Andrew Katsampes/ISI Photos * * * * * Long, draining bus trips […]