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With day one of the 2025 US Open Cup in the books, fans of the cupset will be feeling some sadness. Only one upset (thank you, FORO) isn’t the result lower league fans were hoping for, but there’s plenty more soccer to be played!
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreThe US Open Cup is back and the first round proper is upon us - to celebrate, we reached out to several of our favorite bloggers and podcasters to help us assemble a list of games we think you’ll want to scour YouTube for their respective streams.
While we want you to watch every game you can, we understand that there might not be enough time to soak it all in… if that is the case, feel free to check in here to get the gist of these popular games in Round One.
by Protagonist and Guests
Read MoreIt was a massive match for both clubs, with the winner advancing to the US Open Cup. But in the end, it was Tulsa Athletic who took the win and the prize of qualification. Regardless of the loss, there’s plenty of reasons for Chicago House to hold its head high.
by Adnan Bašić
Read MoreIn 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
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