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Jonathan Tannenwald

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John Borodiak, who won multiple U.S. Open Cups with Philadelphia's Ukrainian Nationals and also played for the Spartans, Cleveland Stokers (against Pele at one point), and Baltimore Bays has passed away.

www.inquirer.com/obituaries/j... via @inquirer.com

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John Borodiak, Hall of Fame pro soccer player and longtime dental lab owner, has died at 89

In 1967, Daily News sportswriter Dick Metzgar published his Christmas wish list and asked for “more hustling performers like little fullback John Borodiak.”

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November 25, 2025 at 3:01 AM

U.S. Open Cup

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Welcome, Cinderellas 😍 #USOC2026

Meet the 16 Amateur clubs who booked places in next year's Open Cup via the 2026 Open Division Qualifying Rounds

Azteca FC (CO)

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November 24, 2025 at 3:30 PM

U.S. Open Cup

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Bravo to the last 9 amateur Qualifiers 🍻 #USOC2026

BOHFS St. Louis (MO)
ASC New Stars (TX)
FC America CFL Spurs (FL)
SC Vistula Garfield (NJ)
NY Renegades FC (NY)
Red Force FC (FL)
Kalonji Pro-Profile (GA)
Badgers FC (FL)
San Ramon FC (CA)

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November 24, 2025 at 5:10 AM

U.S. Open Cup

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FINAL Qualifying Round wraps TODAY

9 winners go thru to #USOC2026 🏆 @ussoccer.com

RESULTS & SCHEDULE » ussoc.cr/hcn

November 23, 2025 at 5:14 PM

U.S. Open Cup

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3 Cheers for tonight's 7 #USOC2026 Qualifiers 🥂

Steel City FC (PA)
Southern Indiana FC (IN)
CD Faialense (MA)
Valley 559 FC (CA)
Virginia Dream FC (VA)
Laguna United FC (CA)
Azteca FC (CO)

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November 23, 2025 at 4:55 AM

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peter wilt

@pwilt1.bsky.social

Early start to meet the @chicagohouseac.bsky.social team bus for @opencup.ussoccer.com Final Qualifying Round match Sunday in St. Louis at 2 pm CT against St. Louis BOHFS. Two @midwestpl.bsky.social clubs battle it out for entry into the 2026 US Open Cup. #ourcityourhouse🏡🟩🟧

November 22, 2025 at 1:29 PM

U.S. Open Cup

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Today's Menu 😋

7 winners go thru to #USOC2026

4th QUALIFYING ROUND SCHEDULE » ussoc.cr/hcn

November 22, 2025 at 4:11 PM

U.S. Open Cup

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The Final Qualifying Round 32 | #USOC2026

Only 16 go thru to next year's @opencup.ussoccer.com

4th Round GAME SCHEDULE 👀» ussoc.cr/hcn

November 22, 2025 at 2:56 PM

U.S. Open Cup

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16 Spots in 2026 U.S. Open Cup up for Grabs | Nov. 22-23

Final Qualifying Round PREVIEW 👀 » ussoc.cr/ba2
16-Game 4th Round SCHEDULE 🗓 » ussoc.cr/hcn

@ussoccer.com x @opencup.ussoccer.com | #USOC2026

One Win from Cinderella-Status: 2026 U.S. Open Cup Final Qualifying Round Preview

Our Qualifying Rounds come to an end with this weekend’s 16 winners moving on to join the full field of 32 amateur underdogs who’ll compete in next year’s 111th Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup

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November 21, 2025 at 1:13 PM

U.S. Open Cup

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It was a year to remember, Champs

@nashvillesc.bsky.social x @opencup.ussoccer.com 🏆

Full Behind the Cup Video » ussoc.cr/mkg

November 11, 2025 at 3:57 PM

U.S. Open Cup

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4th and FINAL Qualifying Round Schedule Set (Nov. 22-23)

#USOC2026 | @opencup.ussoccer.com 👀» ussoc.cr/x4j

November 5, 2025 at 8:16 PM

U.S. Open Cup

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Final Qualifying Round Field Finalized 🏆 #USOC2026

@ussoccer.com // @opencup.ussoccer.com 👀 » ussoc.cr/7by

November 5, 2025 at 5:52 PM

U.S. Open Cup

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32-game 3rd Qualifying Round this weekend (Nov. 1-2)

#USOC2026 | @ussoccer.com @opencup.ussoccer.com 👀 ⤵️

Chase for Coveted Spots in 2026 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Continues this Weekend During Third Qualifying Round

Slate of 32 Games in Penultimate Qualifying Round to Take Place November 1-2

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October 30, 2025 at 7:06 PM

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Ballard FC

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The fall @opencup.ussoccer.com qualifying roster is here! 🔥

Ahead of the third and fourth rounds of qualifying, Head Coach Mutanda Kwesele has announced his 23-man squad.

The third round match will take place this Saturday at 12:00pm at Interbay Stadium against Sharktopus FC.

October 29, 2025 at 4:46 PM

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Ballard FC

@goballardfc.bsky.social

Our journey to the 2026 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup starts in just over two weeks as we join the qualifying tournament in the third round.

📰 Read the full @opencup.ussoccer.com update at tinyurl.com/ycxbx5ds. The roster will be announced in the coming weeks.

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Ballard FC to host Bellevue Athletic FC in Open Cup Qualifying - Ballard FC

Ballard FC is hosting their U.S. Open Cup Qualifying match at Interbay Stadium on Saturday, November 1st against Bellevue Athletic at 12pm.

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October 16, 2025 at 8:07 PM

U.S. Open Cup

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3rd Qualifying Round Matchups Set 🏆 (Nov. 1-2)

@ussoccer.com | #USOC2026 👀» ussoc.cr/irq

October 16, 2025 at 7:53 PM

U.S. Open Cup

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Read up on the weekend's massive 2nd Qualifying Round 🏆

#USOC2026 | @ussoccer.com | @opencup.ussoccer.com

Road Joys, High Tension and Blowouts: 2026 U.S. Open Cup Second Qualifying Round Review

The field of amateur hopefuls looking to reach the 2026 Tournament Proper was thinned considerably this weekend – with 58 teams moving on from the Second Qualifying Round and just as many crashing out...

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October 13, 2025 at 7:31 PM

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Doug Zimmerman

@zimpix.bsky.social

Four San Francisco Bay Area clubs, Olympic Club, Inter SF, San Ramon FC, and Ariana FC, advance to the second qualifying round of the 2026 U.S. Open Cup. @opencup.ussoccer.com #bayarefutbol www.soccerbayarea.com/2025/10/13/o...