2025 US Open Cup First Round matchups officially set
Eight Tri-State Area teams — six amateur, two professional — start their Open Cup journeys in the tournament's opening round, set to be played between March 18-20.
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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.
US Soccer finalize teams participating in 2025 US Open Cup
As we reported last week, New York City FC are among the 96 teams participating, and one of 16 MLS clubs that will join the tournament in the Round of 32.
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.
New York City FC to participate in 2025 US Open Cup
Will they host their Round of 32 game at Randall's Island?
"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.
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?
Leagues Cup Boycott: Here are the supporters' groups protesting the tournament
Some of Major League Soccer's most fervent fans are boycotting 2024 Leagues Cup matches — we look at who they are, and why they're angry.
$2 Beer Night: The US Open Cup Quarterfinals begin today
Open Cup Digest #6: Atlanta United vs Indy Eleven, Sacramento Republic vs Seattle Sounders, LAFC vs New Mexico United — is there a cupset in here?
US Open Cup extends wait for Jovan Mijatović to make his mark
Mijatović followed his first MLS start by playing 90 minutes with New York City FC II in the US Open Cup, but the 18-year-old striker still hasn't flashed much of his sky-high potential.
It's all over now, Baby Blues
Jovan Mijatović fails to score and Samuel Owusu is shown a straight red card as NYCFC II crash out of the US Open Cup after losing to New Mexico United.
Oppo Research: 5 Things about New Mexico United
Ken Sickenger of the Albuquerque Journal tells us about New Mexico United's high-pressing style, Greg Hurst's goal-scoring ability, and why Zico Bailey could trouble the Baby Blues.
Where the Heart and Brain Clash: The US Open Cup's Round of 16 starts today
Open Cup Digest #5: NYCFC II host New Mexico United, Charleston Battery play Atlanta United, Indy Eleven face Detroit City FC — at least two non-Division I teams will advance.