US Open Cup news

USLPA to protest against USSF in U.S. Open Cup matches

USL players will wear t-shirts calling for professional standards prior to U.S. Open Cup games Tuesday night, in a coordinated effort to put pressure on the U.S. Soccer amid tense negotiations with the league on a Collective Bargaining Agreement. The USLPA has been engaged in talks with the League office for months, and with no deal near, they have decided to take action.

Vermont-Portland's U.S. Open Cup clash is the perfect hipster derby

Portland Hearts of Pine and Vermont Green are two of New England’s most compelling community-built clubs, and their U.S. Open Cup meeting brings a battle of brands to the pitch.

Surridge, Schwake heroics secure Open Cup for Nashville

Nashville SC captured the first championship in Tennessee professional sports history on Wednesday night, edging Austin FC 2-1 in the U.S. Open Cup final. Sam Surridge’s second-half strike made the difference in a rather testy contest, with Nashville digging deep to protect their lead at Austin's Q2 Stadium and seal a landmark title.

Nashville, Austin both vie for first trophy in Open Cup final

Both U.S. Open Cup finalists are relatively recent MLS additions, and both have a chance to claim their first trophy

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Where to watch Lionel Messi games on TV & live stream

Everything you need to know about how to watch Lionel Messi in action for Inter Miami and Argentina.

Fodrey scores late winner to send Austin FC to U.S. Open Cup final

Austin FC and Nashville SC each booked their first U.S. Open Cup Final appearances on a dramatic semifinal night. In St. Paul, CJ Fodrey’s 120th-minute strike gave Austin a 2-1 extra-time win over Minnesota United, while in Nashville, Sam Surridge fired a hat trick to lead the Boys in Gold past Philadelphia Union 3-1 at GEODIS Park.

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Broadcast details for U.S. Open Cup quarterfinals announced

U.S. Soccer has finalized the schedule for the quarterfinals of the 2025 US Open Cup, with a pair of doubleheaders in place

Talking Tactics: What did we learn from Sullivan's first start?

GOAL looks at Sullivan's first start, how he fared, and what it indicates for the future of one of the U.S.'s brightest talents

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Cavan Sullivan earns first Union start, logs 120 mins in Open Cup

The 15-year-old had a standout performance in his first senior start

'Soccer culture is alive' - Five friends, one bus, U.S. Open Cup

GOAL Convo: CLUBELEVEN’s co-founder discusses "Soccer Odyssey," traveling to watch U.S. Open Cup matches and spotlighting American soccer

More than 'Burrito Boys' - El Farolito make U.S. Open Cup run

El Farolito, a family run restaurant and family run team, are looking to shake up the U.S. Open Cup once again

Hearts of Pine stun USL Championship side Hartford Athletic

The first-ever professional soccer team from Maine beat the USL Championship side against all odds in the U.S. Open Cup

'Burrito FC' stun Monterey Bay FC to progress in US Open Cup

The amateur side founded by a Mexican restaurant has pulled off another remarkable upset in the US Open Cup after they beat the Real Monarchs

CBS, U.S. soccer agree on broadcast deal for US Open Cup

CBS Sports, rights-holders for Champions League and Serie A, add U.S Open Cup to their roster of soccer content

U.S. Open Cup returns with 32-game first round on March 18

The oldest soccer tournament in the U.S. returns in March

Will MLS's increased presence help revamped 2025 USOC?

GOAL US looks at the winners and losers for the 96-team field of a revamped US Open Cup after a new format was revealed

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MLS unveils North American cup competition criteria for 2025

MLS announced new participation criteria for North American club competitions beginning in 2025

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Giroud, LAFC outlast Sporting KC, claim first U.S. Open Cup

In the 109th edition of the United States' most storied competition, LAFC claimed their first Open Cup title

2024 USOC final: Sporting KC want 5th Cup, LAFC seek first

There's plenty at stake for both sides when the 109th U.S. Open Cup final kicks off.

Ranking the top five U.S. Open Cup finals since 2000

With the 2024 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup just days away, here's a look at the top five USOC finals since 2000

Garber says MLS remains 'committed to the U.S. Open Cup'

The long-time leader of the league said Major League Soccer is committed to ongoing participation in U.S. Open Cup

Sporting KC, LAFC to meet in US Open Cup final

The two MLS clubs will face off in Los Angeles in late September with an eye on lifting the U.S.'s oldest soccer trophy

Detroit City beat Houston in historic USL 'cupset'

USL side Detroit City FC completed a dramatic comeback to beat US Open Cup holders in the competition's Round of 32.

MLS clubs enters U.S. Open Cup Round of 32 this week

MLS clubs are set to enter the U.S. Open Cup Round of 32 this week, with all eyes on reigning champions Houston Dynamo.

U.S. Soccer announces 8 MLS teams will compete in 2024 Open Cup

U.S. Soccer has announced format changes to the 2024 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup for the sake of stakeholders and congestion with MLS teams.

📽️ | Tolkin blasts MLS over stance on 24' Open Cup

New York Red Bulls defender John Tolkin has blasted MLS for the stance it has taken on the 2024 Open Cup.

Will jet lag prevent Messi winning more Inter Miami trophies?

Inter Miami have been warned against using the “convenient excuse” of jet lag if Lionel Messi fails to lead the club to more major silverware in 2024.

‘Why not win four titles?’ - Suarez & Messi target domination

Luis Suarez has reunited with Lionel Messi at Inter Miami and is targeting complete domination in 2024, with collective sights set on “four titles”.

U.S. Soccer blocks MLS from pulling teams out of Open Cup

U.S. Soccer has rejected Major League Soccer's plans to field youth team squads in the U.S. Open Cup next season.

Ex-USMNT star Conrad blasts MLS over 2024 Open Cup backout

Ex-USMNT star Jimmy Conrad bashed MLS over their decision to play MLS NEXT Pro teams in the 2024 edition of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup

Frequently asked questions

: Juventus hold the record for the most wins in the Coppa Italia. The Turin side have lifted the title for a total of 15 times. Their first win in the competition came in the 1937-38 season.
: The Coppa Italia features a total of 44 teams in the annual competition. The first-ever edition of Coppa Italia took place in 1922, which featured 38 teams.
: Pietro Vierchowod holds the record for most appearances in the Coppa Italia with 116 appearances. Vierchowod represented seven different clubs across his career
: Alessandro Altobelli holds the record for most Coppa Italia goals with 56 goals in 94 appearances. Altobelli played for three different clubs in the competition across his career.
: Some of the legendary players to have featured in the competition's history are Diego Maradona, Cirstiano Ronaldo, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Francesco Totti, Paulo Dybala, Paolo Maldni, Kaka, Javier Zanetti, etc.
: Some famous managers who have been in charge of an Italian outfit in the Coppa Italia are Claudio Ranieri, Carlo Ancelotti, Massimiliano Allegri, Antonio Conte, Maurizio Sarri, Didier Deschamps, etc.

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