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We have been a volunteer site since 2003. Our reporters the last 22 years have done great work & it's time to start paying them. If you appreciate the work we do covering #USOC2025, join our #Patreon. We have a goal of $2,375.

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#USOC2026: Southern Indiana FC scored twice in the last 20 minutes to beat Briar United FC, 2-0, and reach the US Open Cup. SIFC finishes qualifying with an impressive 23 goals scored.

Recap by @northstarashle.bsky.social: thecup.us/2025/11/23/2...

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2026 US Open Cup Qualifying: High-scoring Southern Indiana FC blanks Briar United to qualify
Two UPSL clubs on completely different trajectories met in the fourth and final round of qualifying for the 2026 US Open Cup.
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November 26, 2025 at 11:10 PM
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#USOC2026: Nearly 900 miles from home, Valley 559 FC beat Ballard FC, 1-0, to reach their first US Open Cup. Former pro Ernesto Espinoza scored in the 87th minute at Seattle's at Interbay Stadium.

Recap by Bruce Corrie: thecup.us/2025/11/23/2...

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2026 US Open Cup Qualifying: Espinoza’s late free kick helps Valley 559 FC finally qualify
Valley 559 FC traveled nearly 900 miles for one more shot at US Open Cup history, and on a windy Saturday night at Interbay Stadium, the Fresno side finally claimed it.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:50 PM
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#USOC2026: Virginia Dream FC scored twice in extra time to beat MSI Pro, 2-0 AET, on Saturday. They're back in the US Open Cup after a #cupset over @richmondkickers.bsky.social earlier this year.

Recap by Sam Brummitt: thecup.us/2025/11/23/2...

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2026 US Open Cup Qualifying: Virginia Dream beats MSI in OT to earn 2nd straight USOC berth
VIrginia Dream defeated MSI Pro 2-0 in extra time to earn the club’s second consecutive US Open Cup berth.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:12 PM
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#USOC2026: Clube Desportivo Faialense (CD Faialense) of Cambridge, MA beat FC Lonestar Global Pro Soccer Exposure (GPSE), 5-2, on Saturday to claim a US Open Cup spot for the second year in a row.

Recap by Tim Abbott: thecup.us/2025/11/23/2...

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2026 US Open Cup Qualifying: CD Faialense back in USOC after win over FC Lonestar
CD Faialense, a Portuguese community club, defeated FC Lonestar to earn a spot in the first round proper of the US Open Cup for the second year in a row.
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November 26, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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Today in #USOpenCup history (Nov. 26, 1922): In a battle between two #Cleveland area clubs, the Lorain Eagles were leading Magyar-American FC 1-0 in the 75th minute when the match was ended due to a pitch invasion by fans.
November 26, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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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.

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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
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#USOC2026: Last weekend, 16 teams punched their ticket to the 2026 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. Six of them are making their first appearance in the @opencup.ussoccer.com Modern Era.

You can find a brief summary of every games, with links to the full match reports, below.

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2026 US Open Cup Qualifying Win & You’re In Review: 16 teams punch their ticket
This weekend, 16 teams punched their ticket to the 2026 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup.
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November 24, 2025 at 11:07 PM
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The #USOC2026 qualifying tournament is complete as the last 9 teams punched their ticket to the 111th edition of the competition next Spring.

Graphic: Frank Lanham

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November 24, 2025 at 5:45 AM
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In our last #USOC2026 qualifying match, San Ramon FC survived The Olympic Club 2-1 and if you were there for the first half, the fog was ... scary!

Graphic: @franklan.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 5:37 AM
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#USOC2026 4th Qualifying Round: "Win & You're In" weekend wraps up as San Ramon FC (CA) hosts The Olympic Club (CA) for a 2026 #USOpenCup spot! Kickoff at the top of the hour from Tiffany Roberts Field in San Ramon, CA. || NO LIVESTREAM
November 24, 2025 at 2:30 AM
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#USOC2026 4th Qualifying Round: Kalonji Pro-Profile (GA) hosts
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(GA) on "Win & You're In" weekend for a 2026 #USOpenCup spot! Kickoff at the top of the hour from Shiloh High School in Snellville, GA. || NO LIVESTREAM

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November 24, 2025 at 12:10 AM
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#USOC2026 4th Qualifying Round: Red Force FC (FL) hosts City Soccer FC (FL) on "Win & You're In" weekend for a 2026 #USOpenCup spot! Kickoff at the bottom of the hour from Kendall Soccer Park (Field 3) in Miami, FL. || LIVESTREAM (YouTube) >> www.youtube.com/live/eBFGl4v...
November 24, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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#USOC2026 4th Qualifying Round: Zum Schneider FC 03 (NY) hosts NY Renegades FC (NY) on "Win & You're In" weekend for a 2026 #USOpenCup spot! Kickoff at the top of the hour from Jack McManus Field on Roosevelt Island in New York, NY. || LIVESTREAM (YouTube) >> www.youtube.com/watch?v=31ml...
November 23, 2025 at 11:31 PM
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#USOC2026 4th Qualifying Round: Kalonji Pro-Profile (GA) hosts Potros FC (GA) on "Win & You're In" weekend for a 2026 #USOpenCup spot! Kickoff at the top of the hour from Shiloh High School in Snellville, GA. || NO LIVESTREAM
November 23, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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#USOC2026 4th Qualifying Round: Miami United FC (FL) hosts Florida Badgers FC (FL) on "Win & You're In" weekend for a 2026 #USOpenCup spot! Kickoff at the top of the hour from Central Broward Park in Lauderhill, FL. || LIVESTREAM (YouTube) >> www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGYl...
November 23, 2025 at 11:29 PM
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#USOC2026 4th Qualifying Round: Oaklyn United FC (NJ) hosts SC Vistula Garfield (NJ) on "Win & You're In" weekend for a 2026 #USOpenCup spot! Kickoff at the top of the hour from Rowan University Soccer Stadium in Glassboro, NJ. || LIVESTREAM (YouTube) >> www.youtube.com/watch?v=EO2s...
November 23, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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#USOC2026 4th Qualifying Round: FC America CFL Spurs (FL) hosts Harbor City FC (FL) on "Win & You're In" weekend for a 2026 #USOpenCup spot! Kickoff at the bottom of the hour from Lake Mary High Stadium in Lake Mary, FL . || LIVESTREAM (Veo) >> Coming Soon
November 23, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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We've got more #USOC2026 Win & You're In games today. Down in #Florida, it's an all-#UPSL battle when FC America CFL Spurs hosts Harbor City FC. Winner advances to the 111th US Open Cup.

WATCH LIVE on Veter Sports at 4:30 ET >> www.youtube.com/live/NU5Fcf3...
November 23, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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#USOC2026: Hours after the Pittsburgh Riverhounds claimed their first ever USL Championship title, Steel City FC of USL League Two qualified for the 2026 US Open Cup over Croatia Cleveland, 3-2, at Menton High School in Mentor, Ohio.

Recap by @chucknolanjr.bsky.social: thecup.us/2025/11/23/2...
2026 US Open Cup Qualifying: Steel City FC holds off Croatia Cleveland to book USOC return
Hours after the Pittsburgh Riverhounds claimed their first ever USL Championship title, Steel City FC of USL League Two added to the celebrations in Western Pennsylvania by qualifying for the 2026…
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November 23, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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#USOC2026 4th Qualifying Round: Denton Diablos FC (TX) hosts ASC New Stars (TX) on "Win & You're In" weekend for a 2026 #USOpenCup spot! Kickoff at the top of the hour from Mean Green Soccer Stadium in Denton, TX. || NO LIVESTREAM AT THIS TIME
November 23, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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#USOC2026 4th Qualifying Round: "Win & You're In" Weekend begins the last day as BOHFS St. Louis (MO) host @chicagohouseac.bsky.social (IL) for a spot in the 2026 #USOpenCup. Kickoff at the top of the hour from St. Mary's HS in St. Louis, MO. || LIVESTREAM (Hudl) >> fan.hudl.com/usa/mo/st-lo...
November 23, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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The last day of #USOC2026 Qualifying is here! Nine more "Win & You're In" games will determine who advances from the Fourth Qualifying Round into the 2026 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup.

Preview: thecup.us/2025/11/22/2...
November 23, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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Seven amateur teams punched their ticket to #USOC2026 on Saturday night. Nine more teams will look to join the party on Sunday.

You can find a preview of every game in the comments

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November 23, 2025 at 5:26 AM
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USOC2026 4th Qualifying Round: An all SoCal match sees San Diego Internacional travel to Laguna United.

Follow this thread for live updates.

LIVE VIDEO (VEO) : live.veo.co/club/487f33b...
November 23, 2025 at 2:45 AM
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#USOC2026 4th Qualifying Round: Laguna United FC
(CA) hosts San Diego Internacional FC
(CA) on "Win & You're In" weekend for a 2026 #USOpenCup spot! Game kicked off at 9PM ET from La Paz Sports Park in Laguna Niguel, CA. || LIVESTREAM (VEO) >> live.veo.co/club/487f33b...
November 23, 2025 at 2:43 AM