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In the penultimate round of qualifying, Chicago House took one step closer to qualifying for another year in the US Open Cup. Wisloka Chicago would prove to be a formidable opponent and it took the entire 90 for House to find a winner, 2-1.
by Adnan Bašić
Read MoreThis is the first in a series of articles, presented in partnership with the US Open Cup, to promote the history of the best competition in the country. Andy Atuegbu was born in Nigeria, but put a massive stamp on American soccer in the 70s and 80s, including the US Open Cup.
by Charles Cuttone and Jonah Fontella
Read MoreThis weekend the first round of qualifying matches for the 2025 US Open Cup kicked off. Our man Adnan Bašić was on the ground in Chicago to see Chicago House AC face Edgewater Castle.
by Adnan Bašić
Read MoreThe Round of 32 delivered in every way, continuing a run that has left soccer fans thrilled for the US Open Cup. Golazos galore and a couple of upsets made this round a pleasure to watch, but what I’m focusing on is what did we learn from this year’s Round of 32.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreAnother amazing day in the 2024 US Open Cup with some of the best matchups kicking off Round 3 of the tournament. All eyes were on Detroit City, as they beat arch-rival Michigan Stars FC, but the rest of the matchups didn’t disappoint!
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreIt was another amazing day in the US Open Cup with plenty for lower league soccer fans to get excited about. Dan reviews the action of the country’s best competition.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreDay two of the US Open Cup went mostly chalk, with just one amateur upset thanks to Des Moines Menace. But regardless of the final winner, the matches were dynamic and fun, with late winners galore.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreCouldn’t have scripted a better day one of the US Open Cup than what we got last night. Cupsets galore and small clubs on display made for one of the most fun days in Open Cup history!
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreIn Episode Ten we discuss the 2008 US Open Cup Final between The Charleston Battery and DC United with Protagonist Contributor and host of the Real Charleston Podcast, Del Shaffer. We also had co-host of Knights Who Say NISA and One League Under the C, board member of the Society for American Soccer Historians (SASH), and resident Protagonist Historian, Dan Creel on to discuss the legendary DC United and their state at the time of this game.
by Joshua Duder
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