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.
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.
25 Predictions for 2025
We once again peer into our size 2 crystal ball and try to see the future... future... future... future...
How did we do? A look back at our 24 predictions for 2024
Fully 10 of our predictions are completely (mostly?) right, and another 7 are firmly in the "kinda" category.
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.
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.
Oppo Research: 5 Things about New York Red Bulls
Michael Battista tells us about momentum, gunning for the Eastern Conference Final, and why the Red Bulls backline is the X-factor.
"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.
Oppo Research: 5 Things about New York Red Bulls
Michael Battista tells us about the injuries and international breaks that affected the Red Bulls, why they draw so much, and Emil Forsberg's (possible?) return from injury.
Amateur Hour: Local clubs look to qualify for 2025 US Open Cup
A record-breaking 114 amateur teams will compete for just 14 spots in the 2025 US Open Cup: We profile the teams from New York and New Jersey trying to make it to the dance.
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?
Red Bull Arena Hacks: 5 Things you should know
Your guide to all things Harrison: How to get there, where to park, where to drink, what to eat, and why the Red Bulls App will save you.
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.