Here at TheCup, one of our projects includes covering the National Amateur Cup - the top tournament of the USASA and a #USOpenCup qualifying pathway. Since the 2026 tournament is underway, lets give everyone a primer on how it works! Article by @battista.bsky.social: thecup.us/2026/04/06/2...

Minnesota Blizzard start their outdoor season on a winning note, with an Amateur Cup win against Vlora - avenging a loss in the same tournament last year.

Full Time from Conway, St. Paul, MN: Vlora FC 2 MN Blizzard 4 Second half hat trick by Diego Yang. cc: @thecup.us

🏴‍☠️GAMEDAY The ‘26 campaign begins with no safety net, Steel City boards the D’Arcy Cruiser and the margin is simple: survive and advance, The draw did Steel City no favors – meeting @Goshen City FC, champions of Midwest Premier League's Great Lakes Conference. (1/3) @thecup.us

A statement from the NASR regarding the denial of @FrancoPanizo for a credential for @InterMiamiCF's Nu Stadium opener. The NASR stands with local journalists and believes deeply in clubs and those journalists fostering a positive working relationship and mutual respect.

Amateur Cup. Starting XI. #UpTheHouse #OurCityOurHouse

Something we dug up this afternoon ... #USOC2026 #MNUFC

What a run for Asheville City SC's League Two squad! Winning the John Motta Trophy and $50K as the top amateur team in the US Open Cup after upsetting pro side Greenville Triumph 3-1. First L2 team to claim the honor since 2018. The 828 showing up on the national stage.

Heads up, US Amateur Cup Region II Qualifiers kick off in under an hour at Bavarian United in Glendale, WI. northlandsoccer.com/blizzard-bri... cc: @thecup.us

Figured you all would appreciate that. Tiebreakers are: Total wins, Total wins+draws, Total regulation wins, goal difference, goals scored, then share the prize money. #USOC2026

#USOC2026 Round of 32 Live Stream: Watch the Draw to determine Round of 32 and Round of 16 matches at 9 am ET on CBS Sports Golazo. LIVESTREAM >>> www.cbs.com/live-tv/stre...

#USOC2026 Round 2 in review: catch up on all the crazy action from the final night of round 2. 16 teams now have a date with a MLS side the Round of 32/Round 3. thecup.us/2026/04/01/2...

Get your coffee! Round 3/Round of 32 draw is at 9 am on CBS Sports Golazo. Second year in the row that MLS teams will be seeded home or away. #USOC2026 Seeded Home in Round of 32: ATL, COL, DCU, HOU, NER, RBNY, SJ, STL Seeded Away in Round of 32: AUS, CHA, CHI, CLB, ORL, MIN, NYCFC, SKC

On Wednesday night, 10 more teams punched their ticket to the Third Round where they will join the six winners from Tuesday night will face teams from #MLS. The draw will take place at 9 a.m. ET on Thursday. #USOC2026 #WeWantTheCup #UpForTheCup Graphic: @franklan.bsky.social

#OpenCupAfterDark rule #1: The last game of the night is required to go to extra time.

Congratulations to @ashevillecitysc.bsky.social who have won the John Motta Trophy and @opencup.ussoccer.com Open Division Prize of $50,000 for the best performing team. Tiebreaker was won on goal difference with Vermont Green. #USOC2026

Down to @ashevillecitysc.bsky.social and @vermontgreenfc.bsky.social for the John Motta Trophy! And we’ve looked at all the tiebreakers. It’s simple now. Vermont gets it if they advance to the next round, otherwise Asheville wins the tiebreaker. #USOC2026

#USOC2026 Round 2: Phoenix Rising FC (USL-C) battles Orange County SC (USL-C) at Championship Soccer Stadium (Irvine, CA). Kick off at the top of the hour. Follow this thread for updates. || LIVE STREAM (Paramount+ / CBS Sports GOLAZO) >>> www.paramountplus.com/shows/us-ope...

The John Motta trophy for best performing amateur team and $50,000 prize could be won tonight. It will go to a USL League Two club. @ashevillecitysc.bsky.social is in “pole position” so to speak for going out on penalties and recording a draw. Only @vermontgreenfc.bsky.social and Flint City can beat

#USOC2026 Round 2: All Aboard the #USOpenCupAfterDark train! El Paso Locomotive takes on @newmexicoutd.bsky.social at UNM Soccer Stadium (Albuquerque, NM). Kick off at the top of the hour. Follow this thread for updates. || LIVE STREAM (Paramount+) >>> www.paramountplus.com/shows/us-ope...

#USOC2026 Round 2: Lexington SC 0:2 @LouCity.com Louisville dominates in the Open Cup showdown, establishing a 5-0 record in the Commonwealth Cup on the back of goals by Babacar Niang and Tola Showunmi.

#USOC2026 Round 2: @fctulsa.bsky.social (USL-C) heads to the Lone Star State for a match against @sanantoniofc.bsky.social (USL-C) at Toyota Field (San Antonio, TX). Kick off at the bottom of the hour. Follow this thread for updates. || LIVE STREAM (P+) >>> www.paramountplus.com/shows/us-ope...

#USOC2026 Round 2: Spokane Velocity FC (USL-1) faces @switchbacksfc.bsky.social (USL-C) at Weidner Field (Colorado Springs, CO). Kick off at the top of the hour. Follow this thread for updates. || LIVE STREAM (Paramount+/CBS Sports Network) >>> www.paramountplus.com/shows/us-ope...

#USOC2026 @detcity.fc (USL-C) battles Flint City Bucks (USL-2) at Don Batchelor Stadium (Grand Blanc, MI). Kick off at the bottom of the hour. Follow this thread for updates. || LIVE STREAM (P+ / CBS SPORTS GOLAZO) >>> www.paramountplus.com/shows/us-ope...

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#USOC2026 Round 2: @LouCity.com (USL-C) travels to Lexington SC (USL-C) for a match at Lexington SC Stadium (Lexington, KY). Kickoff at the top of the hour. Follow this thread for updates. || LIVE STREAM (Paramount+) >>> www.paramountplus.com/shows/us-ope...

#USOC2026 Round 2: At the top of the hour, @hfdathletic.bsky.social travels to @rhodeislandfc.bsky.social in the all-USL Championship affair at Centreville Bank Stadium (Pawtucket, RI). Follow this thread for updates. || LIVE STREAM (Paramount+) >>> www.paramountplus.com/shows/us-ope...

#USOC2026 Round 2: @vermontgreenfc.bsky.social (USL2) host Westchester SC (USL1) at Virtue Field in Burlington, VT in arguably the round's most anticipated match! Kick off at the top of the hour. Follow this thread for updates. || BROADCAST (P+) >> www.paramountplus.com/shows/us-ope...

#USOC2026 Round 2: @loudoununitedfc.bsky.social (USL-C) takes on @richmondkickers.bsky.social (USL-1) at City Stadium (Richmond, VA). Kick off at the bottom of the hour. Follow this thread for updates. || LIVE STREAM (Paramount+) >>> www.paramountplus.com/shows/us-ope...

#USOC2026 Round 2: Chattanooga FC (MLSNP) host Tennessee Tempo FC (UPSL) at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga, TN in an all Volunteer State clash! Kick off at the top of the hour. Kick off at the top of the hour. Follow this thread for updates. || BROADCAST (P+) >> www.paramountplus.com/live-tv/stre...

There has been a change in this due to hosting constraints. Atlanta United is now seeded away and Charlotte FC is now seeded at home. #USOC2026

#USOC2026 Round 2: Pittsburgh Riverhounds end Virginia's dream, advance to face MLS foe. cc: @pghsoccernow.bsky.social || Recap by @cjcoreschi.bsky.social >>>> thecup.us/2026/04/01/2...

#USOC2026 Round 2 Review: Six teams advanced to a date with an MLS foe in the Third Round and two cupsets occurred on Day 1. thecup.us/2026/04/01/2...

#USOC2026: The 2026 US Open Cup rolls on with Day 2 of the Second Round. Ten games on tap. Three amateur teams, including two national champions, take on professional squads. The ten winners move on to face #MLS competition next round. Round preview: thecup.us/2026/03/31/2...

And that wraps up Day One of the #USOC2026 Second Round! We have ten more games on tap for tomorrow (or later today for some). @steelarmy.bsky.social @proudowlsoma.bsky.social @omahaparliament.org @opencup.ussoccer.com @pghsoccernow.bsky.social @sacbattalion.bsky.social

#USOC2026 Round 1: Let #USOpenCupAfterDark Commence! @sacrepublicfc.com (USL-C) face off against Valley 559 FC (UPSL) in Clovis, CA. Kick off at the top of the hour. Follow this thread for updates. || LIVE STREAM (Paramount+ / CBS Sports Golazo) >>> www.paramountplus.com/shows/us-ope...

Thanks! Speaking of, this is the second year in the row that MLS teams will be seeded home or away in that Round 3/Round of 32 draw. #USOC2026 Seeded Home in Round of 32: ATL, COL, DCU, HOU, NER, RBNY, SJ, STL Seeded Away in Round of 32: AUS, CHA, CHI, CLB, ORL, MIN, NYCFC, SKC

#USOC2026 was shortened by a round from 8 rounds to 7 due to the Men’s World Cup, which eliminated a large chunk of the calendar to play matches in. Field size was reduced as a result, and so only so many teams from each pro league qualified. ussoccer.com/stories/2025...

#USOC2026 Round 2: At the bottom of the hour, Charleston Battery (USL-C) takes on @cltIndependence.bsky.social (USL-1) at the Mecklenburg County Sportsplex in Matthews, NC. Follow this thread for updates. || LIVE STREAM (Paramount+) >>> www.paramountplus.com/shows/us-ope...

#USOC2026 Round 2: FC America CFL Spurs (UPSL) takes on FC Naples (USL-1) at the Paradise Coast Sports Complex in Naples. Follow this thread for updates. Kick off scheduled for the top of the hour. || LIVE STREAM (Paramount+) >>> www.paramountplus.com/shows/us-ope...

#USOC2026 Round 2: @oneknoxsc.bsky.social (USL-1) travels to @ashevillecitysc.bsky.social (USL-2) at Greenwood Field on the campus of UNC Asheville. Follow this thread for updates. The game begins at top of the hour. || LIVE STREAM (Paramount+ / CBSSN) >>> www.paramountplus.com/shows/us-ope...

#USOC2026 Round 2: Kicking off at the top of the hour, @unionomaha.bsky.social takes on @indyelevem.bsky.social at the Michael A. Carroll Stadium in Indianapolis, IN. Follow this thread for updates. || LIVE STREAM (Paramount+) >>> www.paramountplus.com/shows/us-ope...

#USOC2026 Round 2: Virginia Dream FC (UPSL) takes on the Pittsburgh Riverhounds (USL-C) at Highmark Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA. Kick off at the top of the hour. Follow this thread for updates. || LIVE STREAM (Paramount+) >>>> www.paramountplus.com/shows/us-ope...

#USOC2026: The Second Round of the 111th Lamar Hunt US Open Cup kicks off today. Six games tonight and ten more tomorrow. Seven amateur teams are still kicking. Every team is one win away from a Round of 32 match against an #MLS opponent. Check out our @opencup.ussoccer.com round preview below ⬇️

#USOC2026 Round 1: Ben Fall of Asheville City SC has been voted TheCup's Player of the Round. Fall’s performance, assisting game winner & scoring a goal, versus Greenville Triumph SC was critical in his team’s 3-1 #cupset. Article by Dave Hodges ⬇️ (Delayed due to makeups) thecup.us/2026/03/30/2...

Ah. Just reminiscing about how Evan Louro (Detroit City FC) stopped two PKs, one from Russel Cicerone (Michigan Bucks), in the 2016 @thecup.us. I'll tag @tampabayrowdies.bsky.social and @phat7deuce.bsky.social just for fun. #KnowYourClubsHistory

Get ready, Vermont. It’s Open Cup Matchweek. ⏳

#USOC2026 Round 2 takes place on 3/31 and 4/1. All games will be streamed on PARAMOUNT+, select games on CBS Sports Network. This link takes you to each stream, which can be clicked on when the game stream is activated on game day. WATCH LIVE >>> www.paramountplus.com/shows/us-ope...

Competing in their 22nd #USOpenCup, the Pittsburgh Riverhounds won their 20th game with 11 of those coming in the last seven tournaments. Check out @Cjcoreschi.bsky.social's Steel City derby match report. #USOC2026 RECAP >>> thecup.us/2026/03/26/2...