2018 U.S. Open Cup qualification
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The 2018 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup tournament proper will feature teams from all five tiers of the men's American soccer pyramid. A record 108 open division amateur teams have entered qualifying this year.
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Dates | September 23, 2017 – November 19, 2017 |
| Teams | 108 |
US Soccer oversaw the qualifying process that was formerly handled by each association. All teams within the Division I and II professional leagues qualified automatically as in past years. Any open division national league could use its previous year's league standings as its qualification method. Remaining open division teams participated in qualifying rounds to determine entrants into the tournament proper. Final slot allocation was determined when team registration concluded.[1]
National league track
Premier Development League
On March 14, 2018, it was announced that 20 PDL teams would be participating in the 2018 U.S. Open Cup.[2] The teams are
Charlotte Eagles,FC Golden State Force,FC Miami City,FC Tucson,Lakeland Tropics,Long Island Rough Riders,Michigan Bucks,Mississippi Brilla,Myrtle Beach Mutiny,New York Red Bulls U-23,Ocean City Nor'easters,OKC Energy U23,Portland Timbers U23,Reading United A.C.,San Francisco City FC,Seacoast United Phantoms,SIMA Aguilas,South Georgia Tormenta FC,The Villages SC,Western Mass Pioneers
National Premier Soccer League
On March 14, 2018, it was announced that 19 NPSL teams would be participating in the 2018 U.S. Open Cup.[3] The teams are
AFC Ann Arbor,Brooklyn Italians,CD Aguiluchos USA,Dakota Fusion FC,Detroit City FC,Duluth FC,Elm City Express,Erie Commodores FC,FC Arizona,FC Motown,FC Wichita,Fort Worth Vaqueros FC,Inter Nashville FC,Kingston Stockade FC, Kitsap Pumas,Miami United FC,Midland-Odessa FC,New Orleans Jesters,Orange County FC
Local qualifying track
All qualifying matches took place in 2017.[4]
First qualifying round
Northeast Region
v 
Ann Arbor FC
Ann Arbor FC| Carpathia FC | Forfeit 0–1 | Ann Arbor FC |
v 
United Serbian Soccer Club
United Serbian Soccer Club Aurora Borealis Soccer Club  | Forfeit 1–0 | United Serbian Soccer Club |
v 
Safira FC
Safira FC| September 23 | Unations FC | 1–5 | Safira FC | Worcester, Massachusetts |
| 10:00 EDT | Stadium: Burncoat High School |
v Boston Siege FC
Boston Siege FC| September 23 | Kendall Wanderers | 5–2 | Boston Siege FC | Cambridge, Massachusetts |
| 14:00 EDT | Stadium: Danehy Park |
v GPS Omens
GPS Omens| September 23 | Lynn United | 3–8 | GPS Omens | Lynn, Massachusetts |
| 15:00 EDT | Stadium: Manning Stadium |
v Mass United FC
Mass United FC| September 23 | Southie FC | 3–3 (a.e.t.) (3–4 p) | Mass United FC | Medford, Massachusetts |
| 16:00 EDT | Stadium: Medford High School |
v 
Junior Lone Star FC U23s
Junior Lone Star FC U23s| September 23 | Salone FC | 1–3 | Junior Lone Star FC U23s | West Chester, Pennsylvania |
| 16:30 EDT | Stadium: West Chester United Turf Field |
v Junior Lone Star FC
Junior Lone Star FC| September 23 | West Chester United SC | 4–2 | Junior Lone Star FC | West Chester, Pennsylvania |
| 19:30 ET | Stadium: West Chester United Turf Field |
v 
Newtown Pride FC
Newtown Pride FC| September 24 | New York Pancyprian-Freedoms  | 2–1 | Newtown Pride FC | Jamaica, New York |
| 12:00 EDT | Stadium: Belson Stadium |
v 
Izee Auto FC
Izee Auto FC| September 24 | NLS Graduates | 1–3 (a.e.t.) | Izee Auto FC | Baltimore, Maryland |
| 13:00 EDT | Stadium: Banner Field at Latrobe Park |
v Aegean Hawks
Aegean Hawks| September 24 | Christos FC | 3–0 | Aegean Hawks | Elkridge, Maryland |
| 13:00 PDT | Stadium: Troy Park - Field 4 |
v Upper Darby FC
Upper Darby FC | September 24 | Phoenix SC | 3–0 | Upper Darby FC | Trevose, Pennsylvania |
| 14:30 EDT | Stadium: Phoenix Sports Club |
v United German Hungarians
United German Hungarians| September 24 | Vereinigung Erzgebirge | 1–2 (a.e.t.) | United German Hungarians | Warminster, Pennsylvania |
| 16:00 EDT | Stadium: Vereinigung Erzgebirge Clubhouse |
v 
Rochester River Dogz
Rochester River Dogz| September 24 | Tartan Devils Oak Avalon | 1–2 | Rochester River Dogz | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| 16:00 EDT | Stadium: Arthur J. Rooney Athletic Field |
v Lansdowne Bhoys FC
Lansdowne Bhoys FC| September 24 | Jackson Lions FC  | 1–2 | Lansdowne Bhoys FC | Jackson, New Jersey |
| 19:30 EDT | Stadium: Jackson Justice Complex |
Southeast Region
Byes: 
Cajun Soccer Club, 
Nashville United
v 
Miami Nacional SC
Miami Nacional SC| Miami Wolves FC | Forfeit 0–1 | Miami Nacional SC |
v 
Lowcountry United
Lowcountry United| September 23 | Majestic Soccer Club  | 2–0 | Lowcountry United | Marietta, Georgia |
| 15:30 EDT | Stadium: Atlanta United Training Ground |
v 
NTX Rayados
NTX Rayados| September 23 | Central Texas Lobos | 0–2 | NTX Rayados | Kyle, Texas |
| 17:00 CDT | Stadium: Gregg-Clarke Park |
v Celtic Cowboys Premier
Celtic Cowboys Premier| September 23 | Austin Real Cuauhtemoc | 2–3 | Celtic Cowboys Premier | Georgetown, Texas |
| 18:00 CDT | Stadium: McMasters Athletic Complex |
v Boca Raton FC
Boca Raton FC| September 23 | Hurricane FC | 3–4 | Boca Raton FC | Delray Beach, Florida |
| 19:30 EDT | Stadium: Seacrest Soccer Complex - Field 1 |
v Red Force FC
Red Force FC| September 24 | FC Ginga | 1–8 | Red Force FC | Miami Shores, Florida |
| 10:00 EDT | Stadium: Barry University |
v Miami United FC U23
Miami United FC U23| September 24 | South Florida FC | 3–1 | Miami United FC U23 | Cooper City, Florida |
| 17:00 EDT | Stadium: Brian Piccolo Park |
v Inter United AC
Inter United AC| September 24 | Orlando Storm | 0–0 (a.e.t.) (4–3 p) | Inter United AC | Orlando, Florida |
| 19:00 EDT | Stadium: UCF Soccer and Track Stadium |
v 
Motagua New Orleans
Motagua New Orleans| September 24 | Gaffa FC  | 1–4 | Motagua New Orleans | Ridgeland, Mississippi |
| 18:00 CDT | Stadium: Freedom Ridge Stadium |
v FC Kendall
FC Kendall| September 24 | Leu Blacks FC | 0–11 | FC Kendall | Hialeah, Florida |
| 20:00 EDT | Stadium: Amelia Earhart Park Field 5 |
Mountain Region
Byes: 
Galati FC, Sporting AZ FC
v 
FC Denver
FC Denver| September 23 | Gam United FC | 0–3 | FC Denver | Aurora, Colorado |
| 16:30 MDT | Stadium: Aurora Public Schools Stadium |
v Denver Metro FC
Denver Metro FC| September 23 | Azteca FC | 2–0 | Denver Metro FC | Aurora, Colorado |
| 19:00 MDT | Stadium: Aurora Public Schools Stadium |
v 
Inter EmpireWorks FC
Inter EmpireWorks FC| September 23 | Chiapas FC | 0–9 | Inter EmpireWorks FC | Phoenix, Arizona |
| 20:00 MST | Stadium: Desert West Sports Complex - Field 1 |
v Allstars SC
Allstars SC| September 23 | Ojuelos Jalisco | 4–0 | Allstars SC | Phoenix, Arizona |
| 20:00 MST | Stadium: Desert West Sports Complex - Synthetic Field |
v Harpo's FC
Harpo's FC| September 24 | FC Boulder | 2–2 (a.e.t.) (5–6 p) | Harpo's FC | Boulder, Colorado |
| 15:00 MDT | Stadium: Fairview High School |
v FC Union Jerez
FC Union Jerez| September 24 | Indios Denver FC | 6–2 | FC Union Jerez | Englewood, Colorado |
| 15:45 MDT | Stadium: Englewood High School Stadium |
v Colorado Rovers
Colorado Rovers| September 24 | Colorado Springs FC | 2–0 | Colorado Rovers | Colorado Springs, Colorado |
| 16:30 MDT | Stadium: Grace Center for Athletics |
v Club El Azul
Club El Azul| September 24 | Colorado Rush | 2–1 (a.e.t.) | Club El Azul | Highlands Ranch, Colorado |
| 17:00 MDT | Stadium: Shea Stadium |
v FC Greeley
FC Greeley| September 24 | Fort Collins United | 5–1 | FC Greeley | Loveland, Colorado |
| 19:30 MDT | Stadium: Loveland Sports Park |
Pacific Region
v 
Los Angeles SC
Los Angeles SC| Valley United SC | Forfeit 1–0 | Los Angeles SC |
v 
Western Nevada Futbol Club
Western Nevada Futbol Club| September 23 | Davis Legacy SC | 2–0 | Western Nevada Futbol Club | Davis, California |
| 17:00 PDT | Stadium: Davis Legacy Soccer Complex |
v Oakland Pamperos
Oakland Pamperos| September 23 | Academica Soccer Club | 1–0 | Oakland Pamperos | Turlock, California |
| 19:00 PDT | Stadium: Academica Fields |
v El Farolito Soccer Club
El Farolito Soccer Club| September 23 | Dynamos FC | 0–3 | El Farolito Soccer Club | San Ramon, California |
| 19:00 PDT | Stadium: Dougherty Valley High School |
v Pacific Side FC
Pacific Side FC| September 23 | Las Vegas Mobsters | 3–2 | Pacific Side FC | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| 19:00 PDT | Stadium: Kellogg-Zaher Soccer Complex |
v Outbreak FC
Outbreak FC| September 23 | Santa Ana Winds FC | 5–2 | Outbreak FC | Lake Forest, California |
| 19:00 PDT | Report | Stadium: Lake Forest Sports Park |
v 
Boise FC Cutthroats
Boise FC Cutthroats| September 23 | IPS/Marathon Taverna  | 3–2 (a.e.t.) | Boise FC Cutthroats | Portland, Oregon |
| 19:00 PDT | Stadium: Rob Strasser Memorial Field |
v La Máquina FC
La Máquina FC| September 23 | Bell Gardens FC | 0–5 | La Máquina FC | Bell Gardens, California |
| 19:30 PDT | Stadium: John Anson Ford Park |
v Cal Victory FC
Cal Victory FC| September 23 | Real San Jose | 2–3 | Cal Victory FC | San Jose, California |
| 19:30 PDT | Stadium: PAL Stadium |
v C.F. Cachorros USA
C.F. Cachorros USA| September 23 | Vanquish FC | 3–2 (a.e.t.) | C.F. Cachorros USA | Irvine, California |
| 20:00 PDT | Stadium: Orange County Great Park, Main Stadium |
v Newport FC
Newport FC| September 24 | Buena Park FC | 3–0 | Newport FC | La Palma, California |
| 15:00 PDT | Stadium: John F. Kennedy High School |
v AC Brea Steaua
AC Brea Steaua| September 24 | SFV Scorpions | 3–1 | AC Brea Steaua | Mission Hills, California |
| 16:00 PDT | Stadium: Bishop Alemany High School |
v Del Rey City SC
Del Rey City SC| September 24 | Newcastle United FC | 13–0 | Del Rey City SC | Norco, California |
| 17:00 PDT | Stadium: SilverLakes Sports Complex |
v Santa Clarita Storm
Santa Clarita Storm| September 24 | UFA Hawks L.A. | 0–5 | Santa Clarita Storm | Los Angeles, California |
| 17:10 PDT | Stadium: Los Angeles City College |
v Fontana International SC
Fontana International SC| September 24 | San Pedro Monsters FC | 4–0 | Fontana International SC | Wilmington, California |
| 18:30 PDT | Stadium: Phineas Banning High School Stadium |
v Chula Vista FC
Chula Vista FC| September 24 | Strikers FC South Coast | 1–5 | Chula Vista FC | Lake Forest, California |
| 19:00 PDT | Stadium: Lake Forest Sports Park |
v Real Sociedad Royals
Real Sociedad Royals| September 24 | L.A. Wolves FC | 6–1 | Real Sociedad Royals | Bell Gardens, California |
| 19:30 PDT | Stadium: John Anson Ford Park |
Second qualifying round
Northeast Region
v Ann Arbor FC
Ann Arbor FC| Rochester River Dogz | Forfeit 1–0 | Ann Arbor FC | Spencerport, New York | |
| Stadium: Doug Miller Family Sports Park |
v Kendall Wanderers
Kendall Wanderers| October 21 | GPS Omens | 2–2 (a.e.t.) (4–5 p) | Kendall Wanderers | Marlborough, Massachusetts |
| 10:00 EDT | Stadium: Hillside School Field |
v Safira FC
Safira FC| October 21 | Mass United FC | 2–0 | Safira FC | Medford, Massachusetts |
| 19:00 EDT | Stadium: Hormel Stadium |
v Phoenix SC
Phoenix SC| October 21 | West Chester United SC | 0–1 | Phoenix SC | West Chester, Pennsylvania |
| 19:30 EDT | Stadium: West Chester United Turf Field |
v Lansdowne Bhoys FC
Lansdowne Bhoys FC| October 22 | New York Pancyprian-Freedoms | 0–0 (a.e.t.) (4–5 p) | Lansdowne Bhoys FC | Jamaica, New York |
| 14:00 EDT | Stadium: Belson Stadium |
v Izee Auto FC
Izee Auto FC| October 22 | Christos FC | 1–0 (a.e.t.) | Izee Auto FC | Arnold, Maryland |
| 15:00 EDT | Stadium: Anne Arundel Community College |
v Junior Lone Star FC U23s
Junior Lone Star FC U23s| October 22 | United German Hungarians | 2–3 | Junior Lone Star FC U23s | Oakford, Pennsylvania |
| 15:00 EDT | Stadium: United German Hungarian Club |
v 
Stegman's Soccer Club
Stegman's Soccer Club| October 22 | Aurora Borealis Soccer Club | 2–3 (a.e.t.) | Stegman's Soccer Club | |
| 15:00 CDT |
Southeast Region
v NTX Rayados
NTX Rayados| October 21 | Celtic Cowboys Premier | 1–4 | NTX Rayados | Austin, Texas |
| 15:30 CDT | Stadium: Onion Creek Soccer Complex |
v Red Force FC
Red Force FC| October 22a | Miami Nacional SC | 0–5 | Red Force FC | Miami, Florida |
| 15:00 EDT | Stadium: Ives Estates Park |
v 
Majestic Soccer Club
Majestic Soccer Club| October 22 | Nashville United Majestic Soccer Club | 3–0 | Majestic Soccer Club | Murfreesboro, Tennessee |
| 15:30 CDT | Stadium: Richard Siegel Soccer Park - Stadium Field |
v Boca Raton FC
Boca Raton FC| October 22 | South Florida FC | 5–1 | Boca Raton FC | Cooper City, Florida |
| 17:00 EDT | Stadium: Brian Piccolo Park |
v Motagua New Orleans
Motagua New Orleans| October 22 | Cajun Soccer Club | 1–3 | Motagua New Orleans | Lafayette, Louisiana |
| 17:00 CDT | Stadium: Moore Park |
v FC Kendall
FC Kendall| October 22 | Orlando Storm | 0–4 | FC Kendall | Auburndale, Florida |
| 19:00 EDT | Stadium: Lake Myrtle Sports Complex |
^a Miami Nacional SC conceded the game at halftime.
Mountain Region
v Colorado Rush
Colorado Rush| October 21 | Azteca FC | 3–2 | Colorado Rush | Aurora, Colorado |
| 17:00 MDT | Stadium: Aurora Public Schools Stadium |
v Fort Collins United
Fort Collins United| October 21 | FC Denver | 1–0 | Fort Collins United | Aurora, Colorado |
| 18:30 MDT | Stadium: Aurora Sports Park |
v Galati FC
Galati FC| October 21 | Ojuelos Jalisco | 1–6 | Galati FC | Phoenix, Arizona |
| 20:00 MST | Stadium: Desert West Sports Complex |
v Inter EmpireWorks FC
Inter EmpireWorks FC| October 21 | Sporting AZ FC | 3–1 | Inter EmpireWorks FC | Scottsdale, Arizona |
| 20:00 MST | Stadium: Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex |
v Harpo's FC
Harpo's FC| October 22 | Colorado Springs FC | 1–2 (a.e.t.) | Harpo's FC | Colorado Springs, Colorado |
| 15:00 MDT | Stadium: Grace Center for Athletics |
v 
IPS/Marathon Taverna
IPS/Marathon Taverna| October 22 | Indios Denver FC | 4–2 | IPS/Marathon Taverna | Englewood, Colorado |
| 15:45 MDT | Stadium: Englewood High School Stadium |
Pacific Region
v Vanquish FC
Vanquish FC| L.A. Wolves FC | Forfeit 1–0 | Vanquish FC |
v Chula Vista FC
Chula Vista FC| October 21 | Valley United SC | 0–1 | Chula Vista FC | North Hills, California |
| 17:30 PDT | Stadium: Heritage High school |
v SFV Scorpions
SFV Scorpions| October 21 | San Pedro Monsters FC | 4–0 | SFV Scorpions | Wilmington, California |
| 18:45 PDT | Stadium: Phineas Banning High School Stadium |
v Newcastle United FC
Newcastle United FC| October 21 | Santa Ana Winds FC | 6–0 | Newcastle United FC | Lake Forest, California |
| 19:00 PDT | Stadium: Lake Forest Sports Park |
v Academica Soccer Club
Academica Soccer Club| October 22 | El Farolito Soccer Club | 5–0 | Academica Soccer Club | San Francisco, California |
| 11:15 PDT | Stadium: Boxer Stadium |
v Santa Clarita Storm
Santa Clarita Storm| October 22 | Buena Park FC | 3–1 | Santa Clarita Storm | La Palma, California |
| 15:00 PDT | Stadium: John F. Kennedy High School |
v Davis Legacy SC
Davis Legacy SC| October 22 | Cal Victory FC | 4–2 | Davis Legacy SC | Petaluma, California |
| 17:00 PDT | Stadium: Casa Grande High School |
Third qualifying round
Northeast Region
v Kendall Wanderers
Kendall Wanderers| November 18 | Mass United FC | 1–2 | Kendall Wanderers | Somerville, Massachusetts |
| 19:15 EST | Stadium: Dilboy Stadium |
v Junior Lone Star FC U23s
Junior Lone Star FC U23s| November 18 | Lansdowne Bhoys FC | 3–1 | Junior Lone Star FC U23s | Yonkers, New York |
| 20:00 EST | Stadium: Tibbetts Brooke Park |
v Stegman's Soccer Club
Stegman's Soccer Club| November 19 | Rochester River Dogz | 2–1 | Stegman's Soccer Club | Pittsford, New York |
| 13:00 EST | Stadium: Thornell Farm Park Turf Field |
v Phoenix SC
Phoenix SC| November 19 | Christos FC | 5–1 | Phoenix SC | Arnold, Maryland |
| 13:00 EST | Stadium: Anne Arundel Community College |
Southeast Region
v FC Kendall
FC Kendall| November 18 | Nashville United Majestic Soccer Club | 2–4 | FC Kendall | Nashville, Tennessee |
| 18:00 CST | Stadium: E. S. Rose Park |
v Motagua New Orleans
Motagua New Orleans| November 18 | NTX Rayados | 2–1 | Motagua New Orleans | Balch Springs, Texas |
| 19:00 CST | Stadium: Premier Park |
v South Florida FC
South Florida FC| November 19 | Red Force FC | 2–1 (a.e.t.) | South Florida FC | Miami, Florida |
| 18:30 EST | Stadium: Kendall Soccer Park |
Mountain Region
v Indios Denver FC
Indios Denver FC| November 18 | FC Denver | 2–0 (a.e.t.) | Indios Denver FC | Aurora, Colorado |
| 14:30 MST | Stadium: Aurora Sports Park |
v Azteca FC
Azteca FC| November 18 | Harpo's FC | 3–4 | Azteca FC | Broomfield, Colorado |
| 15:00 MST | Stadium: Broomfield County Commons Park |
v Galati FC
Galati FC| November 18 | Sporting AZ FC | 6–1 | Galati FC | Chandler, Arizona |
| 19:00 MST | Stadium: Chandler-Gilbert Community College |
Pacific Region
v San Pedro Monsters FC
San Pedro Monsters FC| November 18 | Santa Ana Winds FC | 4–1 | San Pedro Monsters FC | Lake Forest, California |
| 19:00 PST | Stadium: Lake Forest Sports Park |
v La Máquina FC
La Máquina FC| November 19 | Chula Vista FC | 1–4 | La Máquina FC | Chula Vista, California |
| 14:00 PST | Stadium: Chula Vista Elite Training Center |
b v Cal Victory FC
Cal Victory FC| November 19 | El Farolito Soccer Club b | 8–0 | Cal Victory FC | San Francisco, California |
| 11:15 PST | Stadium: Boxer Stadium |
v L.A. Wolves FC
L.A. Wolves FC| November 19 | Buena Park FC | 0–4 | L.A. Wolves FC | La Palma, California |
| 15:00 PST | Stadium: John F. Kennedy High School |
^b El Farolito joined the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) as an expansion team on November 20, 2017.[5] Clubs must remain playing members in good standing within their leagues from the date of the open division entry deadline through the date of the U.S. Open Cup Final in order to be eligible to compete in the U.S. Open Cup. Since El Farolito left the San Francisco Soccer Football League to join the NPSL, the club became ineligible for the 2018 U.S. Open Cup.[6]
References
Further reading
- Rueter, Jeff (May 24, 2018). "$10,000 flights and personal credit: How the US Open Cup cripples smaller clubs". The Guardian. Retrieved December 15, 2020.
External links
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