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· Dec 17
Ahead of coverage of our 23rd #USOpenCup, we covered 127 #USOC2026 qualifiers this fall (including *55* games over 1 weekend!). Nearly all had a reporter on site. If you appreciate the work that goes into covering this tourney & researching its history, learn more & join our #patreon in the comments
#USOC2026 Semifinals: For the first time in 38 years, the city of #StLouis will be represented in the #USOpenCup Final after @stlcitysc.com went on the road to beat #Rapids96.
Recap by Andrew Mosier (with video highlights) >> thecup.us/2026/09/17/2...
#WeWantTheCup #AllForCITY
Recap by Andrew Mosier (with video highlights) >> thecup.us/2026/09/17/2...
#WeWantTheCup #AllForCITY
2026 US Open Cup Semifinals: St. Louis CITY blank Colorado Rapids, reach first USOC Final
The drought is over. After a 38-year absence, a team from St. Louis is back in the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup Final.
thecup.us
September 17, 2026 at 6:25 AM
#USOC2026 Semifinals: For the first time in 38 years, the city of #StLouis will be represented in the #USOpenCup Final after @stlcitysc.com went on the road to beat #Rapids96.
Recap by Andrew Mosier (with video highlights) >> thecup.us/2026/09/17/2...
#WeWantTheCup #AllForCITY
Recap by Andrew Mosier (with video highlights) >> thecup.us/2026/09/17/2...
#WeWantTheCup #AllForCITY
#USOC2026 Semifinals: #Crew96 are one win away from their first #USOpenCup title in nearly a quarter century.
Recap with video highlights from Tyler Fisher >> thecup.us/2026/09/17/2...
#WeWantTheCup
Recap with video highlights from Tyler Fisher >> thecup.us/2026/09/17/2...
#WeWantTheCup
2026 US Open Cup Semifinals: Columbus Crew beat Orlando City, reach 1st USOC Final in 16 years
The Columbus Crew are one win away from lifting the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup for the first time in nearly a quarter century.
thecup.us
September 17, 2026 at 5:29 AM
#USOC2026 Semifinals: #Crew96 are one win away from their first #USOpenCup title in nearly a quarter century.
Recap with video highlights from Tyler Fisher >> thecup.us/2026/09/17/2...
#WeWantTheCup
Recap with video highlights from Tyler Fisher >> thecup.us/2026/09/17/2...
#WeWantTheCup
The 2026 @opencup.ussoccer.com Final:
Columbus Crew vs. St. Louis CITY SC
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
See you all then. #USOC2026
Columbus Crew vs. St. Louis CITY SC
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
See you all then. #USOC2026
September 17, 2026 at 3:40 AM
The 2026 @opencup.ussoccer.com Final:
Columbus Crew vs. St. Louis CITY SC
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
See you all then. #USOC2026
Columbus Crew vs. St. Louis CITY SC
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
See you all then. #USOC2026
Some reading material for halftime of the #USOC2026 Semifinals ... the story of a best-of-3 Semifinal series 91 years ago that took almost a month to complete and 540 mins of gameplay.
@chucknolanjr.bsky.social has the story of the 1935 Nat'l Challenge Cup Semis >> thecup.us/2026/09/16/1...
@chucknolanjr.bsky.social has the story of the 1935 Nat'l Challenge Cup Semis >> thecup.us/2026/09/16/1...
1935 National Challenge Cup Semifinals: After 29 days, Central Breweries win 3-game Western Final
The Western Final of the 1934/1935 National Challenge Cup featured one of Chicago’s best teams from the first 30 years of the tournament against a St. Louis team that would form their own dynasty.
thecup.us
September 17, 2026 at 2:42 AM
Some reading material for halftime of the #USOC2026 Semifinals ... the story of a best-of-3 Semifinal series 91 years ago that took almost a month to complete and 540 mins of gameplay.
@chucknolanjr.bsky.social has the story of the 1935 Nat'l Challenge Cup Semis >> thecup.us/2026/09/16/1...
@chucknolanjr.bsky.social has the story of the 1935 Nat'l Challenge Cup Semis >> thecup.us/2026/09/16/1...
#USOC2026 Semifinals: Colorado Rapids (CO) hosts St. Louis CITY SC (MO) in the second semifinal. Kickoff at the bottom of the hour from Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, CO. Follow this thread for live updates || BROADCAST (Paramount+): www.paramountplus.com/shows/us-ope...
September 17, 2026 at 1:00 AM
#USOC2026 Semifinals: Colorado Rapids (CO) hosts St. Louis CITY SC (MO) in the second semifinal. Kickoff at the bottom of the hour from Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, CO. Follow this thread for live updates || BROADCAST (Paramount+): www.paramountplus.com/shows/us-ope...
As you enjoy the #USOC2026 Semis, check out our post-#WorldCup Yard Sale. @joshhakala.bsky.social is selling some retro #soccer shirts to raise money to support our #USOpenCup coverage.
Some of these are gone & there's a few more to come >> www.ebay.com/usr/olujosh
#SportingKC #Sounders
Some of these are gone & there's a few more to come >> www.ebay.com/usr/olujosh
#SportingKC #Sounders
September 17, 2026 at 12:27 AM
As you enjoy the #USOC2026 Semis, check out our post-#WorldCup Yard Sale. @joshhakala.bsky.social is selling some retro #soccer shirts to raise money to support our #USOpenCup coverage.
Some of these are gone & there's a few more to come >> www.ebay.com/usr/olujosh
#SportingKC #Sounders
Some of these are gone & there's a few more to come >> www.ebay.com/usr/olujosh
#SportingKC #Sounders
#USOC2026 Semifinals: Columbus Crew (OH) hosts Orlando City SC (FL) to kick off the. Kickoff NOW from ScottsMiracle-Gro Field in Columbus, OH. Follow this thread for live updates || BROADCAST (CBS Sports Network or Paramount+): www.paramountplus.com/live-tv/stre...
Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup - CBS - Watch on Paramount Plus
The top soccer clubs in the country face off in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, America’s oldest national cup competition.
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September 16, 2026 at 11:07 PM
#USOC2026 Semifinals: Columbus Crew (OH) hosts Orlando City SC (FL) to kick off the. Kickoff NOW from ScottsMiracle-Gro Field in Columbus, OH. Follow this thread for live updates || BROADCAST (CBS Sports Network or Paramount+): www.paramountplus.com/live-tv/stre...
ITS US OPEN CUP SEMIFINAL TIME
Follow along with us as we cover the two semifinal matches in Ohio and Colorado, starting with the Columbus Crew vs Orlando City SC!
#USOC2026
Follow along with us as we cover the two semifinal matches in Ohio and Colorado, starting with the Columbus Crew vs Orlando City SC!
#USOC2026
September 16, 2026 at 11:01 PM
ITS US OPEN CUP SEMIFINAL TIME
Follow along with us as we cover the two semifinal matches in Ohio and Colorado, starting with the Columbus Crew vs Orlando City SC!
#USOC2026
Follow along with us as we cover the two semifinal matches in Ohio and Colorado, starting with the Columbus Crew vs Orlando City SC!
#USOC2026
With tonight's #USOC2026 Semifinal on deck, we look back 91 years for a Semifinal that took 540 minutes of gameplay and 29 days to complete between two powerhouses from #StLouis and #Chicago, featuring numerous future Hall of Famers.
@chucknolanjr.bsky.social has the story in the comments
@chucknolanjr.bsky.social has the story in the comments
September 16, 2026 at 5:56 PM
With tonight's #USOC2026 Semifinal on deck, we look back 91 years for a Semifinal that took 540 minutes of gameplay and 29 days to complete between two powerhouses from #StLouis and #Chicago, featuring numerous future Hall of Famers.
@chucknolanjr.bsky.social has the story in the comments
@chucknolanjr.bsky.social has the story in the comments
#USOC2026 Semifinals: After a long summer break for the World Cup, the 2026 US Open Cup is ready to resume.
Columbus Crew vs Orlando City SC - Two one-time champions.
Colorado Rapids vs St. Louis CITY SC - two looking for a first.
PREVIEW by @chucknolanjr.bsky.social:
thecup.us/2026/09/14/2...
Columbus Crew vs Orlando City SC - Two one-time champions.
Colorado Rapids vs St. Louis CITY SC - two looking for a first.
PREVIEW by @chucknolanjr.bsky.social:
thecup.us/2026/09/14/2...
2026 US Open Cup Semifinals Preview: After World Cup delay, final four ready to square off
After a long summer break for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the 2026 U.S. Open Cup is ready to resume.
thecup.us
September 16, 2026 at 11:55 AM
#USOC2026 Semifinals: After a long summer break for the World Cup, the 2026 US Open Cup is ready to resume.
Columbus Crew vs Orlando City SC - Two one-time champions.
Colorado Rapids vs St. Louis CITY SC - two looking for a first.
PREVIEW by @chucknolanjr.bsky.social:
thecup.us/2026/09/14/2...
Columbus Crew vs Orlando City SC - Two one-time champions.
Colorado Rapids vs St. Louis CITY SC - two looking for a first.
PREVIEW by @chucknolanjr.bsky.social:
thecup.us/2026/09/14/2...
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Tune in at 9:30am ET for Kickathon 2, our second ever fundraising marathon show. Show will feature guests, prizes, jeopardy, and more! #dotthemap
www.youtube.com/live/aj37y1S...?
www.youtube.com/live/aj37y1S...?
Morning Kickaround LIVE: KICK-A-THON 2
YouTube video by Morning Kickaround
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September 16, 2026 at 11:27 AM
Tune in at 9:30am ET for Kickathon 2, our second ever fundraising marathon show. Show will feature guests, prizes, jeopardy, and more! #dotthemap
www.youtube.com/live/aj37y1S...?
www.youtube.com/live/aj37y1S...?
Over the weekend, the path to the 2027 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup began. 26 games (+1 postponement) saw amateur teams battle in the @opencup.ussoccer.com First Qualifying Round across the country.
Two shootouts, plenty of close calls, & some blowouts.
#USOC2027 ROUND RECAP: thecup.us/2026/09/14/2...
Two shootouts, plenty of close calls, & some blowouts.
#USOC2027 ROUND RECAP: thecup.us/2026/09/14/2...
2027 US Open Cup Qualifying Round 1 Review: Path to 112th tournament begins
The First Round of the Open Division Local Qualifying tournament for the 2027 US Open Cup is complete.
thecup.us
September 14, 2026 at 5:16 PM
Over the weekend, the path to the 2027 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup began. 26 games (+1 postponement) saw amateur teams battle in the @opencup.ussoccer.com First Qualifying Round across the country.
Two shootouts, plenty of close calls, & some blowouts.
#USOC2027 ROUND RECAP: thecup.us/2026/09/14/2...
Two shootouts, plenty of close calls, & some blowouts.
#USOC2027 ROUND RECAP: thecup.us/2026/09/14/2...
Reposted by US Open Cup News
This past Saturday I got to complete a fun side quest by covering some 1st round 2027 US Open Cup action for @thecup.us over in PG County! I had the honor of covering the very first game of the round with DC Hyper playing Oranje FC, with my game summary linked below.
thecup.us/2026/09/14/2...
thecup.us/2026/09/14/2...
September 14, 2026 at 4:54 PM
This past Saturday I got to complete a fun side quest by covering some 1st round 2027 US Open Cup action for @thecup.us over in PG County! I had the honor of covering the very first game of the round with DC Hyper playing Oranje FC, with my game summary linked below.
thecup.us/2026/09/14/2...
thecup.us/2026/09/14/2...
Sunday was a rough day for the home teams as the hosts only won 4 of the 14 #USOC2027 qualifiers. Round 2 scheduled for Oct. 3-4.
NOTE: Saturday's PPD match between Potros FC & Buckhead SC has moved to Sept. 19
All of the scores from Round 1 here: thecup.us/2026/08/27/2...
NOTE: Saturday's PPD match between Potros FC & Buckhead SC has moved to Sept. 19
All of the scores from Round 1 here: thecup.us/2026/08/27/2...
September 14, 2026 at 5:04 AM
Sunday was a rough day for the home teams as the hosts only won 4 of the 14 #USOC2027 qualifiers. Round 2 scheduled for Oct. 3-4.
NOTE: Saturday's PPD match between Potros FC & Buckhead SC has moved to Sept. 19
All of the scores from Round 1 here: thecup.us/2026/08/27/2...
NOTE: Saturday's PPD match between Potros FC & Buckhead SC has moved to Sept. 19
All of the scores from Round 1 here: thecup.us/2026/08/27/2...
#USOC2027 Qualifying R1: Peak Eleven FC (CO) hosts Colorado Rovers (CO) to close out Day 2. Kickoff at the top of the hour from Pinnacle Athletic Complex in Thornton, CO. Follow this thread for live updates || LIVE STREAM (YouTube): www.youtube.com/live/W619xgZ...
September 14, 2026 at 12:30 AM
#USOC2027 Qualifying R1: Peak Eleven FC (CO) hosts Colorado Rovers (CO) to close out Day 2. Kickoff at the top of the hour from Pinnacle Athletic Complex in Thornton, CO. Follow this thread for live updates || LIVE STREAM (YouTube): www.youtube.com/live/W619xgZ...
#USOC2027 Qualifying R1: StrikerZ DFW (TX) hosts FORO SC (TX). Kickoff at the top of the hour from McKinney Boyd High School; McKinney, TX. Follow this thread for live updates || LIVE STREAM (TBD)
September 14, 2026 at 12:30 AM
#USOC2027 Qualifying R1: StrikerZ DFW (TX) hosts FORO SC (TX). Kickoff at the top of the hour from McKinney Boyd High School; McKinney, TX. Follow this thread for live updates || LIVE STREAM (TBD)
#USOC2027 Qualifying R1: Yinz United (D.C.) hosts Patuxent FA (MD) in the first round. Kickoff at the top of the hour from Langley High School in McLean, VA. Follow this thread for live updates || LIVE STREAM (YouTube): www.youtube.com/live/l1SeXeo...
September 13, 2026 at 11:30 PM
#USOC2027 Qualifying R1: Yinz United (D.C.) hosts Patuxent FA (MD) in the first round. Kickoff at the top of the hour from Langley High School in McLean, VA. Follow this thread for live updates || LIVE STREAM (YouTube): www.youtube.com/live/l1SeXeo...
#USOC2027 Qualifying R1: Osner's FC (NY) hosts ASC New York (NY) in an all Empire State battle. Kickoff at the top of the hour from Floyd Bennett Sports Complex in Brooklyn, NY. Follow this thread for live updates || LIVE STREAM (YouTube): www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDMX...
September 13, 2026 at 11:30 PM
#USOC2027 Qualifying R1: Osner's FC (NY) hosts ASC New York (NY) in an all Empire State battle. Kickoff at the top of the hour from Floyd Bennett Sports Complex in Brooklyn, NY. Follow this thread for live updates || LIVE STREAM (YouTube): www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDMX...
#USOC2027 Qualifying R1: Timbers SC (CO) hosts FC Denver (CO) in an all Colorado clash. Kickoff at the top of the hour from David A. Lorenz Regional Park in Highlands Ranch, CO. Follow this thread for live updates || NO LIVE STREAM
September 13, 2026 at 11:30 PM
#USOC2027 Qualifying R1: Timbers SC (CO) hosts FC Denver (CO) in an all Colorado clash. Kickoff at the top of the hour from David A. Lorenz Regional Park in Highlands Ranch, CO. Follow this thread for live updates || NO LIVE STREAM
#USOC2027 Qualifying R1: UFA Lawrenceville (GA) hosts Terminus FC (GA) in an all Georgia clash. Kickoff at the top of the hour from Bay Creek Park in Loganville, GA. Follow this thread for live updates || NO LIVE STREAM
September 13, 2026 at 10:30 PM
#USOC2027 Qualifying R1: UFA Lawrenceville (GA) hosts Terminus FC (GA) in an all Georgia clash. Kickoff at the top of the hour from Bay Creek Park in Loganville, GA. Follow this thread for live updates || NO LIVE STREAM
#USOC2027 Qualifying R1: Tennessee United SC (TN) hosts Tennessee Tempo FC (TN) in a Volunteer State derby. Kickoff at the top of the hour from Drakes Creek Park in Hendersonville, TN. Follow this thread for live updates || NO LIVE STREAM
September 13, 2026 at 10:30 PM
#USOC2027 Qualifying R1: Tennessee United SC (TN) hosts Tennessee Tempo FC (TN) in a Volunteer State derby. Kickoff at the top of the hour from Drakes Creek Park in Hendersonville, TN. Follow this thread for live updates || NO LIVE STREAM
#USOC2027 Qualifying R1: Doradus FC (VA) hosts NoVa FC (VA) in the First Round. Kickoff at the top of the hour from West Springfield High School in West Springfield, VA. Follow this thread for live updates || LIVE STREAM (YouTube): www.youtube.com/live/4q0vROB...
September 13, 2026 at 9:30 PM
#USOC2027 Qualifying R1: Doradus FC (VA) hosts NoVa FC (VA) in the First Round. Kickoff at the top of the hour from West Springfield High School in West Springfield, VA. Follow this thread for live updates || LIVE STREAM (YouTube): www.youtube.com/live/4q0vROB...
#USOC2027 Qualifying R1: Arlington SA Pro (VA) hosts Virginia Dream FC (VA) in an all #UPSL clash. Kickoff at the top of the hour from Thomas Jefferson High School; in Alexandria, VA. Follow this thread for live updates || LIVE STREAM (YouTube): www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBtP...
September 13, 2026 at 8:30 PM
#USOC2027 Qualifying R1: Arlington SA Pro (VA) hosts Virginia Dream FC (VA) in an all #UPSL clash. Kickoff at the top of the hour from Thomas Jefferson High School; in Alexandria, VA. Follow this thread for live updates || LIVE STREAM (YouTube): www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBtP...
#USOC2027 Qualifying R1: Lorain County Leviathan FC (OH) hosts Akron City FC (OH) in a Buckeye State Bash. Kickoff at the top of the hour from ForeFront Field in Avon, OH. Follow this thread for live updates || NO LIVE STREAM
September 13, 2026 at 8:30 PM
#USOC2027 Qualifying R1: Lorain County Leviathan FC (OH) hosts Akron City FC (OH) in a Buckeye State Bash. Kickoff at the top of the hour from ForeFront Field in Avon, OH. Follow this thread for live updates || NO LIVE STREAM