St. Louis City SC Begins US Open Cup Play in April; Tournament Shorter Due to World Cup

St. Louis City SC begins US Open Cup play in April; tournament shorter due to World Cup

City SC and BOHFS St. Louis, an amateur team, will both be in the U.S. Open Cup in 2026; BOHFS will play in March, City SC in April.

New England Well Represented in 2026 U.S. Open Cup Despite Format Changes

Photo Courtesy of U.S. SoccerDespite changes to the format of the tournament, New England is well represented in the 2026 U.S. Open Cup.As first reported here at The Blazing Musket, the 2026 version of the tournament will not feature participation from all professional USL Clubs. Alex Ashton from Southeast Soccer Report added additional reporting, stating that U.S. Soccer mandated the changes. This included that 16 MLS clubs, 17 from USL Champio…

2026 U.S. Open Cup field and format set

The 2026 U.S. Open Cup format and field are set with a new champion set to be crowned next October.  A total of 16 MLS clubs will take part in the tournament, with CONCACAF Champions Cup and Leagues Cup participants being excluded. Last season’s finalists Austin FC, 2023 champions Houston Dynamo, and 2022 winners Orlando City are among the MLS sides that will be involved.  Reigning holders Nashville SC are not in this season’s competition after …

2026 US Open Cup: Fewer teams, shorter format

This morning, the US Soccer Federation officially announced which teams will compete in the 2026 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup, as well as a slightly condensed format that will accommodate a busy summer when the 2026 FIFA World Cup comes to North America.The 111th edition of the country's national soccer tournament will kick off on March 17, and will conclude on October 21. A total of 80 teams will participate this upcoming year, down from 96 in 2025. …

Colorado Rapids to compete in Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup in 2026

ATLANTA (December 4, 2025) – U.S. Soccer has announced the format, schedule and participating teams for the tournament proper of the 111th edition of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. U.S. Soccer’s historic national club championship, that celebrates elite amateur and pro soccer in communities across the country, begins in

Atlanta United to compete in 2026 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup

U.S. Soccer announces format, schedule and participating teams for 111th edition of the tournament; Atlanta to play Round of 32 match on April 14 or 15