2026 U.S. Open Cup qualification

2026 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup qualification

Tournament details
Country	United States
Dates	September 13 – November 23, 2025
Teams	145
Qualified teams	ASC New Stars Azteca FC Badgers FC BOHFS St. Louis CD Faialense FC America CFL Spurs Laguna United FC Kalonji Pro-Profile NY Renegades FC Red Force FC San Ramon FC SC Vistula Garfield Southern Indiana FC Steel City FC Valley 559 FC Virginia Dream FC
Tournament statistics
Matches played	129
Goals scored	529 (4.1 per match)
← 2025 2027 → All statistics correct as of 15:46, November 24, 2025 (UTC).

The 2026 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup qualification served as local qualification for the 111th edition of the oldest soccer tournament in the United States. The tournament proper will feature both professional and amateur teams in the United States soccer league system.

Qualification for the 2026 tournament included local qualifying matches contested by 145 amateur teams, fighting for 16 local qualifying slots, and will take place in 2025.^[1] United Premier Soccer League has the highest representation with 66 teams entering the tournament. Three teams have already qualified, West Chester United SC by winning the 2025 National Amateur Cup, Tennessee Tempo FC by winning the 2025 United Premier Soccer League Spring Championships, and the 2025 John Motta Trophy Winner El Farolito SC, the Open Division Prize Winner from the 2025 tournament.^[2]

Qualification procedure

Clubs based in the United States that play in a league that is an organization member of U.S. Soccer are generally eligible to compete for the U.S. Open Cup, so long as their league includes at least four teams and has a schedule of at least 10 matches for each club. To be eligible, teams must be members in good standing of their leagues on December 31, 2025, and remain so through the 2026 final. Any team that started its first season of competition in an existing league must have started its new league's schedule no later 30 days prior to the Open Division Entry Deadline.^[3]

Starting in 2019, the winner of the previous year's National Amateur Cup automatically qualifies for the U.S. Open Cup.^[4] The cup winner enters the tournament proper in the first round with the other local qualifiers. Beginning in 2024, the United Premier Soccer League Spring Champion also earned a direct entry into the first round proper of the tournament.^[5] Starting in 2025, the Open-Division team that performed the best in the previous tournament are awarded the John Motta Trophy and granted direct access into the tournament proper.^[6] These three teams along with the 16 local qualifiers account for 19 of the 32 amateur teams that qualify for the tournament proper in 2025. The other 13 teams come from the National Premier Soccer League and USL League Two. Four teams from National Premier Soccer League and nine teams from USL League Two qualify through national league pathways, which use previous summer season standings to determine teams that qualify.^[2]

Amateur qualification

National Amateur Cup

West Chester United SC defeated RWB Adria 4–3 in extra time, to win the 2025 National Amateur Cup and qualify for the 2026 U.S. Open Cup.^[7]

United Premier Soccer League Spring Champions

Tennessee Tempo FC defeated LA10 FC 1–0, to win the 2025 UPSL Spring Championships and earning a direct qualification into the 2026 U.S. Open Cup.^[8]

John Motta Trophy winner

El Farolito SC advanced the furthest in the 2025 U.S. Open Cup, earning both the $50,000 bonus and the John Motta Trophy. Based on their performance in the previous tournament, El Farolito qualifies directly into the 2026 U.S. Open Cup.^[6]

Local qualifying

U.S. Soccer originally announced that 146 teams would participate in local qualifying. Four rounds of local qualifying matches will result in 16 clubs advancing to the tournament proper. The teams will be organized into 16 regional pools prior to the qualifying round draw.^[9]

Schedule

Schedule for 2025 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Qualifying^[9][1]

Round	Match day	New Teams	Entrants	Teams entered to date
First Qualifying Round	September 13 & 14	44	44	44
Second Qualifying Round	October 11 & 12	96	118	140
Third Qualifying Round	November 1 & 2	5	64	145
Fourth Qualifying Round	November 22 & 23	0	32	145

Number of teams by state and league

A total of 29 states and the District of Columbia are represented by clubs in the U.S. Open Cup Qualification this year.^[2]

	States	Number	League	Teams
1	Florida	13	United Premier Soccer League	America CFL Spurs, Badgers FC, Bold City SC, City Soccer FC, Deportivo Lake Mary FC, Emerald FC Orlando, FC Kanks, Florida Futbol Club, Harbor City FC, Miami United FC, Palm Beach Flames SC, Parkland Travel Soccer Club, Stetson FA
		4	Soccer Premier League	Atletico Miami Internacional FC, Boca Jrs Miami FC, Fort Myers City FC, River Miami FC
		3	United States Soccer League	Hurricane FC, Miami Soccer Academy, O’Shea's FC
		1	Florida Suncoast Soccer League	Pinellas County United Pelicans SC
		1	National Premier Soccer League	FC Florida
		1	Premier Futbol League	Red Force FC
2	California	12	United Premier Soccer League	Apple Valley Storm, Ariana FC, Bay Area United FC, City SC San Diego, Eclipse Soccer Academy, FC Balboa, FC Folsom, Irvine FC, Laguna United FC, Rebels SC, San Diego Internacional, Valley 559 FC
		4	San Francisco Soccer Football League	International San Francisco, Norcal Shockwaves FC, SF Vikings SC, The Olympic Club
		4	The League for Clubs	Albion SC Silicon Valley, CF San Rafael, Napa Valley 1839 FC, San Ramon FC
		1	National Premier Soccer League	Real San Jose
		1	Southwest Premier League	Dublin Celtic FC
3	New York	6	American Premier Soccer League	Central Park Rangers FC, Doxa SC, Lansdowne Yonkers FC, New York Greek American SC, New York Pancyprian-Freedoms, Zum Schneider FC
		2	National Premier Soccer League	American Soccer Club New York, Osner's FC
		2	United Premier Soccer League	FCY New York, NY Renegades FC
		1	The League for Clubs	Metropolitan Oval Academy
4	Texas	4	United Premier Soccer League	210 FC, Foro SC, Sporting NTX, SVD Beaumont
		2	Dallas Soccer Alliance	Master Joga, StrikerZ DFW Soccer Club
		2	Metroplex Premier League	Dallas Atletico, Denton Diablos FC
		1	Houston Football Association	ASC New Stars
5	New Jersey	3	America Premier Soccer League	Oaklyn United FC, Real Central NJ Soccer, SC Vistula Garfield
		3	United Premier Soccer League	Bulldogs SC, Ironbound SCP, New Jersey Alliance FC
		1	Garden State Soccer League	Scots-American Athletic Club
		1	The League for Clubs	FC Monmouth
6	Maryland	2	America Premier Soccer League	Christos FC, Patuxent FA
		2	United Premier Soccer League	MoCo 1776 FC, MSI Pro
		1	DC Premier League	Oranje FC
		1	Maryland Super Soccer League	Baltimore City F.C.
		1	National Premier Soccer League	DMV Elite FC
	Georgia	5	United Premier Soccer League	Atletico Buford FC, Kalonji Pro-Profile, Limeño Georgia, North Georgia United, Potros FC
		1	America Premier Soccer League	Majestic SC
		1	Atlanta District Amateur Soccer League	Terminus FC
	Virginia	4	United Premier Soccer League	Alexandria Reds, Arlington SA Pro, Doradus FC, Virginia Dream FC
		2	American Premier League	Aegean Hawks, Yinz United
		1	National Premier Soccer League	Grove United F.C.
9	Colorado	5	Colorado Premier League	Azteca FC, Boulder United FC, Colorado Rovers, FC Denver, Harpos FC
		1	Mountain Premier League	Peak Eleven FC
	Illinois	4	United Premier Soccer League	Black Cat FC, Chicago Strikers, United SC, Wisloka Chicago
		2	Midwest Premier League	Chicago House AC, Edgewater Castle FC
	Massachusetts	3	Bay State Soccer League	Atletico Boston, CD Faialense, FC Omens
		1	America Premier Soccer League	Project Football
		1	United Premier Soccer League	Brockton FC United
		1	USL League Two	Western Mass Pioneers
	Pennsylvania	2	United Soccer League of Pennsylvania	Colonial SC, Vereinigung Erzgebirge
		1	America Premier Soccer League	Vidas United FC
		1	National Premier Soccer League	Philadelphia Ukrainians Nationals
		1	United Premier Soccer League	Capital City Islanders
		1	USL League Two	Steel City FC
13	North Carolina	2	United Premier Soccer League	Briar United FC, Mint Hill FC
		1	National Premier Soccer League	Greenville United Football Club
	Ohio	1	North Coast Soccer League	Croatia Cleveland
		1	National Premier Soccer League	Cleveland SC
		1	USL League Two	Akron City FC
	Washington	1	Seattle Recreational Adult Team Soccer	Sharktopus Football Club
		1	United Premier Soccer League	Bellevue Athletic FC
		1	USL League Two	Ballard FC
16	Arizona	2	United Premier Soccer League	Next Level Soccer, Olympians FC
	Indiana	2	United Premier Soccer League	Southern Indiana FC, Southern Indiana Guardians FC
	Oklahoma	1	The League for Clubs	Tulsa Athletic
		1	United Premier Soccer League	FC Bartlesville Buffaloes
19	District of Columbia	1	DC Premier League	Guerrilla FC
	Iowa	1	National Premier Soccer League	Iowa Demon Hawks
	Kansas	1	The Select League	Woodland Football Club
	Kentucky	1	Ohio Valley Premier League	Bootleggers AC
	Michigan	1	United Premier Soccer League	Detroit Metro FC
	Mississippi	1	United Premier Soccer League	Eagles Sports Southaven F.C.
	Missouri	1	Midwest Premier League	BOHFS St. Louis
	Nebraska	1	United Premier Soccer League	Omaha Street FC
	New Hampshire	1	United Premier Soccer League	FC Lonestar Gpse
	New Mexico	1	United Premier Soccer League	UDA Soccer
	South Carolina	1	United Premier Soccer League	SCU Heat
	Tennessee	1	United Premier Soccer League	Tennessee United Soccer Club

First Qualifying Round

The first qualifying round matches were held on September 13 & 14, 2025. 101 clubs got first qualifying round byes.^[1]

Black Cat FC (UPSL) v Edgewater Castle FC (MPL)

September 13, 2025	Black Cat FC (UPSL)	1–2	Edgewater Castle FC (MPL)	Bensenville, Illinois
5:00 pm CDT	Yumange 33'		Alami 21' Vucic 71'	Stadium: Redmond Recreational Complex

Southern Indiana Guardians FC (UPSL) v Southern Indiana FC (UPSL)

September 13, 2025	Southern Indiana Guardians FC (UPSL)	0–10	Southern Indiana FC (UPSL)	Jeffersonville, Indiana
7:00 pm EDT	GK  54'	Report	5' 12' McClosky 39' Clegg 44', 45' Brown 50', 71' E. McCloud 66' J. McCloud 77' Mohamed 85'	Stadium: Woehrle Athletic Complex

Philadelphia Ukrainian Nationals (NPSL) v Colonial SC (USLPA)

September 13, 2025	Philadelphia Ukrainian Nationals (NPSL)	0–3	Colonial SC (USLPA)	North Wales, Pennsylvania
7:30 pm EDT		Report	Underwood 20', 34' Whitman 60'	Stadium: Ukrainian American Sports Center

Tulsa Athletic (TLC) v FC Bartlesville Buffaloes (UPSL)

September 13, 2025	Tulsa Athletic (TLC)	6–0	FC Bartlesville Buffaloes (UPSL)	Tulsa, Oklahoma
7:00 pm CDT	Diaz 12' Diallo 45+3' Geris-Rey 66' Harris 81' Ruiz 85' Nino 90+2'	Report		Stadium: Athletic Community Field

Chicago Strikers (UPSL) v Wisloka Chicago (UPSL)

September 13, 2025	Chicago Strikers (UPSL)	0–3	Wisloka Chicago (UPSL)	Glen Ellyn, Illinois
7:30 pm CDT		Report	Kielar 42' Melnyk 57' 83'	Stadium: College of DuPage

Eclipse Soccer Academy (UPSL) v Albion SC Silicon Valley (UPSL)

September 13, 2025	Eclipse Soccer Academy (UPSL)	1–7	Albion SC Silicon Valley (UPSL)	Santa Cruz, California
6:00 pm PDT	Homer 76'	Report	Hernandez 3' Tafolla 9' Lincona 35', 69', 75' Orozco 60' Romero	Stadium: Santa Cruz High School

Napa Valley 1839 FC (TLC) v SF Vikings SC (SFSFL)

September 13, 2025	Napa Valley 1839 FC (TLC)	5–1	SF Vikings SC (SFSFL)	Napa, California
7:00 pm PDT	Pavon 28' Vega 35', 45' Ortiz 50' Vivan 85'	Report	79'	Stadium: Justin-Siena High School

Vidas United FC (APSL) v Vereinigung Erzgebirge (USLPA)

September 14, 2025	Vidas United FC (APSL)	1–2	Vereinigung Erzgebirge (USLPA)	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1:00 pm EDT		Report		Stadium: John Bartram High School

Patuxent FA (APSL) v Christos FC (APSL)

September 14, 2025	Patuxent FA (APSL)	0–8	Christos FC (APSL)	Upper Marlboro, Maryland
2:00 pm EDT		Report		Stadium: Liberty Sports Park

The Olympic Club (SFSFL) v Norcal Shockwaves (SFSFL)

September 14, 2025	The Olympic Club (SFSFL)	4–2	Norcal Shockwaves (SFSFL)	San Francisco, California
2:00 pm PDT		Report		Stadium: Negoesco Stadium

Boulder United FC (CPL) v Colorado Rovers S.C. (CPL)

September 14, 2025	Boulder United FC (CPL)	4–0	Colorado Rovers S.C. (CPL)	Broomfield, Colorado
3:00 pm MDT		Report		Stadium: Broomfield Commons

Oranje FC (DCPL) v Doradus FC (UPSL)

September 14, 2025	Oranje FC (DCPL)	0–3	Doradus FC (UPSL)	Washington, D.C.
6:00 pm EDT		Report		Stadium: The Fields at RFK Campus - Field 3

Denton Diablos FC (MPL) v Sporting NTX (UPSL)

September 14, 2025	Denton Diablos FC (MPL)	6–2	Sporting NTX (UPSL)	Ft. Worth, Texas
5:15 pm CDT		Report		Stadium: Alliance Park - Field 2

Scots-American Athletic Club (GSSL) v Real Central New Jersey (APSL)

September 14, 2025	Scots-American Athletic Club (GSSL)	3–1	Real Central New Jersey (APSL)	Kearny, New Jersey
7:30 pm EDT		Report		Stadium: Kearny High School

Foro SC (UPSL) v Dallas Atletico (MPL)

September 14, 2025	Foro SC (UPSL)	1–3	Dallas Atletico (MPL)	Dallas, Texas
7:00 pm CDT		Report		Stadium: Bishop Lynch High School

Aegean Hawks (APSL) v Arlington SA Pro (UPSL)

September 14, 2025	Aegean Hawks (APSL)	1–3	Arlington SA Pro (UPSL)	McLean, Virginia
8:00 pm EDT		Report		Stadium: Langley High School

DOXA SC (APSL) v New Jersey Alliance FC (UPSL)

September 14, 2025	DOXA SC (APSL)	1–0	New Jersey Alliance FC (UPSL)	New Rochelle, New York
8:00 pm EDT		Report		Stadium: Flowers Park

NY Renegades FC (UPSL) v American Soccer Club New York (NPSL)

September 14, 2025	NY Renegades FC (UPSL)	2–1	American Soccer Club New York (NPSL)	Central Islip, New York
8:00 pm EDT		Report		Stadium: SUSA Orlin & Cohen Sports Complex - Field 2

Peak Eleven FC (MPL) v FC Denver (CPL)

September 14, 2025	Peak Eleven FC (MPL)	3–2 (a.e.t.)	FC Denver (CPL)	Thornton, Colorado
6:00 pm MDT		Report		Stadium: Pinnacle Athletic Complex

Terminus FC (ADASL) v Majestic SC (APSL)

September 14, 2025	Terminus FC (ADASL)	0–1	Majestic SC (APSL)	Dunwoody, Georgia
8:00 pm EDT		Report		Stadium: Brook Run Soccer Fields
Note: Match was stopped in 73' when the lights at the host field turned off.

Yinz United (APSL) v MSI Pro (UPSL)

September 14, 2025	Yinz United (APSL)	1–2	MSI Pro (UPSL)	Vienna, Virginia
8:00 pm EDT		Report		Stadium: Oakton High School

NY Greek American SC (APSL) v New York Pancyprian-Freedoms (APSL)

September 14, 2025	NY Greek American SC (APSL)	2–0	New York Pancyprian-Freedoms (APSL)	Hempstead, New York
9:00 pm EDT		Report		Stadium: James M. Shuart Stadium

• Byes: 210 FC, Akron City FC, Alexandria Reds, Apple Valley Storm, Ariana FC, ASC New Stars, Atletico Boston, Atletico Buford FC, Atletico Miami Internacional FC, Azteca FC, Badgers FC, Ballard FC, Baltimore City F.C., Bay Area United FC, Bellevue Athletic FC, Boca Jrs Miami FC, BOHFS St. Louis, Bold City SC, Bootleggers AC, Briar United FC, Brockton FC United, Bulldogs SC, Capital City Islanders, CD Faialense, Central Park Rangers FC, CF San Rafael, Chicago House AC, City SC San Diego, City Soccer FC, Cleveland SC, Croatia Cleveland, Deportivo Lake Mary FC, Detroit Metro FC, DMV Elite FC, Dublin Celtic FC, Eagles Sports Southaven F.C., Emerald FC Orlando, FC America CFL Spurs, FC Balboa, FC Florida, FC Folsom, FC Kanks, FC Lonestar Gpse, FC Monmouth, FC Omens FCY New York, Florida Futbol Club, Fort Myers City FC, Greenville United Football Club, Grove United, Guerrilla FC, Harbor City FC, Harpos FC, Hurricane FC, International San Francisco, Iowa Demon Hawks, Ironbound SCP, Irvine FC, Kalonji Pro-Profile, Laguna United FC, Lansdowne Yonkers FC, Limeno Georgia, Master Joga, Metropolitan Oval Academyy, Miami Soccer Academy, Miami United FC, Mint Hill FC, MoCo 1776 FC, Next Level Soccer, North Georgia United, Oaklyn United FC, Olympians FC, Omaha Street FC, O’Shea's FC, Osner's FC, Palm Beach Flames SC, Parkland Travel Soccer Club, Pinellas County United Pelicans SC, Potros FC, Project Football, Real San Jose, Rebels SC, Red Force, River Miami FC, San Diego Internacional, San Ramon FC, SC Vistula Garfield, SCU Heat, Sharktopus Football Club, Steel City FC, Stetson FC, StrikerZ DFW Soccer Club, SVD Beaumont, Tennessee United Soccer Club, UDA Soccer, United SC, Valley 559 FC, Virginia Dream FC, Western Mass Pioneers, Woodland Football Club, Zum Schneider FC

Second Qualifying Round

The second qualifying round matches took place October 10–14, 2025. 5 clubs got second qualifying round byes.^[10]

Western Mass Pioneers (USL2) v Atletico Boston (BSSL)

October 10, 2025	Western Mass Pioneers (USL2)	1–4	Atletico Boston (BSSL)	Ludlow, Massachusetts
7:00 pm EDT		Report		Stadium: Lusitano Stadium

Vereinigung Erzgebirge (USLPA) v Colonial SC (USLPA)

October 11, 2025	Vereinigung Erzgebirge (USLPA)	2–1	Colonial SC (USLPA)	Warminster, Pennsylvania
2:30 pm EDT		Report		Stadium: Vereinigung Erzgebirge Clubhouse

Mint Hill FC (UPSL) v SCU Heat (UPSL)

October 11, 2025	Mint Hill FC (UPSL)	3–2	SCU Heat (UPSL)	Mint Hill, North Carolina
3:00 pm EDT		Report		Stadium: Mint Hill Veterans Memorial Park

Baltimore City F.C. (MSSL) v Christos FC (APSL)

October 11, 2025	Baltimore City F.C. (MSSL)	2–5	Christos FC (APSL)	Glen Burnie, Maryland
3:00 pm EDT		Report		Stadium: North County High School

Parkland Travel SC (UPSL) v Florida Futbol Club (UPSL)

October 11, 2025	Parkland Travel SC (UPSL)	0–3	Florida Futbol Club (UPSL)	Parkland, Florida
5:00 pm EDT		Report		Stadium: Terramar Park

CD Faialense (BSSL) v Project Football (APSL)

October 11, 2025	CD Faialense (BSSL)	5–0	Project Football (APSL)	Winthrop, Massachusetts
6:00 pm EDT		Report		Stadium: Miller Field

ASC New Stars (HFA) v SVD Beaumont (UPSL)

October 11, 2025	ASC New Stars (HFA)	3–0	SVD Beaumont (UPSL)	Houston, Texas
6:00 pm CDT		Report		Stadium: Bayland Park

Briar United FC (UPSL) v Greenville United FC (NPSL)

October 11, 2025	Briar United FC (UPSL)	2–1	Greenville United FC (NPSL)	Apex, North Carolina
7:00 pm EDT		Report		Stadium: Pleasant Park

Capital City Islanders (UPSL) v MoCo 1776 FC (UPSL)

October 11, 2025	Capital City Islanders (UPSL)	5–2	MoCo 1776 FC (UPSL)	Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
7:00 pm EDT		Report		Stadium: Skyline Sports Complex

FC Monmouth (TLC) v Bulldogs SC (UPSL)

October 11, 2025	FC Monmouth (TLC)	1–3	Bulldogs SC (UPSL)	Red Bank, New Jersey
7:00 pm EDT		Report		Stadium: Count Basie Park

SC Vistula Garfield (APSL) v Ironbound SCP (UPSL)

October 11, 2025	SC Vistula Garfield (APSL)	2–1	Ironbound SCP (UPSL)	Garfield, New Jersey
7:00 pm EDT		Report		Stadium: Garfield High School

Bold City SC (UPSL) v Stetson FA (UPSL)

October 11, 2025	Bold City SC (UPSL)	1–0	Stetson FA (UPSL)	Jacksonville, Florida
7:30 pm EDT		Report		Stadium: Fort Family Park

Dallas Atletico (MPPL) v StrikerZ DFW SC (DSA)

October 11, 2025	Dallas Atletico (MPPL)	3–1	StrikerZ DFW SC (DSA)	McKinney, Texas
7:00 pm CDT		Report		Stadium: Ron Poe Stadium

Fort Myers City FC (SPL) v Badgers FC (UPSL)

October 11, 2025	Fort Myers City FC (SPL)	0–1	Badgers FC (UPSL)	Punta Gorda, Florida
8:00 pm EDT		Report		Stadium: Babcock Ranch

Tulsa Athletic (TLC) v Denton Diablos (MPPL)

October 11, 2025	Tulsa Athletic (TLC)	4–5 (a.e.t.)	Denton Diablos (MPPL)	Tulsa, Oklahoma
6:00 pm CDT		Report		Stadium: Athletic Community Field

Woodland FC (TLS) v BOHFS St. Louis (MWPL)

October 11, 2025	Woodland FC (TLS)	1–3	BOHFS St. Louis (MWPL)	Overland Park, Kansas
6:00 pm CDT		Report		Stadium: Shawnee Mission District Stadium

Grove United (NPSL) v Alexandria Reds (UPSL)

October 11, 2025	Grove United (NPSL)	4–2	Alexandria Reds (UPSL)	Glen Allen, Virginia
7:30 pm EDT		Report		Stadium: Glover Park

Deportivo Lake Mary FC (UPSL) v Emerald FC Orlando (UPSL)

October 11, 2025	Deportivo Lake Mary FC (UPSL)	0–1	Emerald FC Orlando (UPSL)	Lake Mary, Florida
8:00 pm EDT		Report		Stadium: Lake Mary High School

MSI Pro (UPSL) v Arlington SA Pro (UPSL)

October 11, 2025	MSI Pro (UPSL)	1–0	Arlington SA Pro (UPSL)	Silver Spring, Maryland
8:30 pm EDT		Report		Stadium: Blair High School

FC Kanks (UPSL) v Harbor City FC (UPSL)

October 11, 2025	FC Kanks (UPSL)	0–3	Harbor City FC (UPSL)	Orlando, Florida
8:45 pm EDT		Report		Stadium: XL Soccer World

United SC (UPSL) v Edgewater Castle FC (MWPL)

October 11, 2025	United SC (UPSL)	1–2	Edgewater Castle FC (MWPL)	Chicago, Illinois
8:30 pm CDT		Report		Stadium: Lions For Hope Sports Complex

Napa Valley 1839 FC (TLC) v FC Folsom (UPSL)

October 11, 2025	Napa Valley 1839 FC (TLC)	1–3	FC Folsom (UPSL)	Napa, California
7:00 pm PDT		Report		Stadium: Justin-Siena High School

Next Level Soccer (UPSL) v Olympians FC (UPSL)

October 11, 2025	Next Level Soccer (UPSL)	3–1	Olympians FC (UPSL)	Gilbert, Arizona
8:00 pm MDT		Report		Stadium: Higley High School

Valley 559 FC (UPSL) v Real San Jose (NPSL)

October 11, 2025	Valley 559 FC (UPSL)	2–1	Real San Jose (NPSL)	Fresno, California
7:00 pm PDT		Report		Stadium: Keith Tice Park

Steel City FC (USL2) v FCY New York (UPSL)

October 12, 2025	Steel City FC (USL2)	3–2	FCY New York (UPSL)	Cheswick, Pennsylvania
3:00 pm EDT		Report		Stadium: Founders Field

Cleveland SC (NPSL) v Akron City FC (USL2)

October 12, 2025	Cleveland SC (NPSL)	0–2	Akron City FC (USL2)	North Olmsted, Ohio
4:00 pm EDT		Report		Stadium: North Olmsted Stadium Complex

Majestic SC (APSL) v Atletico Buford FC (UPSL)

October 12, 2025	Majestic SC (APSL)	0–2	Atletico Buford FC (UPSL)	Decatur, Georgia
4:00 pm EDT		Report		Stadium: Ebster Park Soccer Field

Harpos FC (CPL) v Boulder United FC (CPL)

October 12, 2025	Harpos FC (CPL)	3–0	Boulder United FC (CPL)	Broomfield, Colorado
1:30 pm MDT		Report		Stadium: Broomfield Commons

Croatia Cleveland (NCSL) v Detroit Metro FC (UPSL)

October 12, 2025	Croatia Cleveland (NCSL)	5–2	Detroit Metro FC (UPSL)	Mentor, Ohio
5:00 pm EDT		Report		Stadium: Mentor High School

Boca Jrs Miami FC (SPL) v Miami United FC (UPSL)

October 12, 2025	Boca Jrs Miami FC (SPL)	0–3	Miami United FC (UPSL)	Hialeah, Florida
5:00 pm EDT		Report		Stadium: Ted Hendricks Stadium

Southern Indiana FC (UPSL) v Bootleggers AC (OVPL)

October 12, 2025	Southern Indiana FC (UPSL)	4–1	Bootleggers AC (OVPL)	New Albany, Indiana
4:00 pm CDT		Report		Stadium: Green Valley Soccer Complex

Doradus FC (UPSL) v Virginia Dream FC (UPSL)

October 12, 2025	Doradus FC (UPSL)	1–2	Virginia Dream FC (UPSL)	Springfield, Virginia
6:00 pm EDT		Report		Stadium: West Springfield High School

FC Lonestar Gpse (UPSL) v FC Omens (BSSL)

October 12, 2025	FC Lonestar Gpse (UPSL)	2–1 (a.e.t.)	FC Omens (BSSL)	Lawrence, Massachusetts
6:00 pm EDT		Report		Stadium: Veterans Memorial Stadium

Guerrilla FC (DCPL) v DMV Elite FC (NPSL)

October 12, 2025	Guerrilla FC (DCPL)	1-1 (a.e.t.) (4-2 SO)	DMV Elite FC (NPSL)	Washington, D.C.
6:00 pm EDT		Report		Stadium: The Fields at RFK

Miami Soccer Academy (USSL) v River Miami FC (SPL)

October 12, 2025	Miami Soccer Academy (USSL)	3–0	River Miami FC (SPL)	Miami, Florida
6:00 pm EDT		Report		Stadium: Gibson Park

Oaklyn United FC (APSL) v Scots-American AC (GSSL)

October 12, 2025	Oaklyn United FC (APSL)	2–0	Scots-American AC (GSSL)	Glassboro, New Jersey
6:00 pm EDT		Report		Stadium: Rowan University Soccer Stadium

Omaha Street FC (UPSL) v Iowa Demon Hawks (NPSL)

October 12, 2025	Omaha Street FC (UPSL)	W–L forfeit	Iowa Demon Hawks (NPSL)	Omaha, Nebraska
4:00 pm CDT		Report		Stadium: Blackburn High School

Pinellas County United Pelicans SC (FSSL) v FC America CFL Spurs (UPSL)

October 12, 2025	Pinellas County United Pelicans SC (FSSL)	1–3 (a.e.t.)	FC America CFL Spurs (UPSL)	St. Petersburg, Florida
6:00 pm EDT		Report		Stadium: Walter Fuller Park

Kalonji Pro-Profile (UPSL) v Limeno Georgia (UPSL)

October 12, 2025	Kalonji Pro-Profile (UPSL)	4–2	Limeno Georgia (UPSL)	Snellville, Georgia
7:00 pm EDT		Report		Stadium: Shiloh High School

Metropolitan Oval Academy (TLC) v Central Park Rangers FC (APSL)

October 12, 2025	Metropolitan Oval Academy (TLC)	W–L forfeit	Central Park Rangers FC (APSL)	Maspeth, New York
7:00 pm EDT		Report		Stadium: Metropolitan Oval

North Georgia United (UPSL) v Potros FC (UPSL)

October 12, 2025	North Georgia United (UPSL)	0–2	Potros FC (UPSL)	Dalton, Georgia
7:00 pm EDT		Report		Stadium: Riverbend Park

Zum Schneider FC (APSL) v Osner’s FC (NPSL)

October 12, 2025	Zum Schneider FC (APSL)	7–3	Osner’s FC (NPSL)	New York, New York
7:00 pm EDT		Report		Stadium: Jack McManus Field

Peak XI FC (MTPL) v Azteca FC (CPL)

October 12, 2025	Peak XI FC (MTPL)	1–2 (a.e.t.)	Azteca FC (CPL)
5:00 pm MDT		Report

FC Balboa (UPSL) v San Diego Internacional (UPSL)

October 12, 2025	FC Balboa (UPSL)	1–7	San Diego Internacional (UPSL)	San Diego, California
4:30 pm PDT		Report		Stadium: Logan Memorial Education Campus

Hurricane FC (USSL) v Palm Beach Flames SC (UPSL)

October 12, 2025	Hurricane FC (USSL)	1–6	Palm Beach Flames SC (UPSL)	Delray Beach, Florida
7:30 pm EDT		Report		Stadium: Seacrest Soccer Complex

Chicago House AC (MWPL) v Wisloka Chicago (UPSL)

October 12, 2025	Chicago House AC (MWPL)	2–0	Wisloka Chicago (UPSL)	Lisle, Illinois
7:00 pm CDT		Report		Stadium: Benedictine University

Tennessee United SC (UPSL) v Eagles Sports Southaven FC (UPSL)

October 12, 2025	Tennessee United SC (UPSL)	2–0	Eagles Sports Southaven FC (UPSL)	Gallatin, Tennessee
7:00 pm CDT		Report		Stadium: Station Camp HS Soccer Field

DOXA SC (APSL) v Lansdowne Yonkers FC (APSL)

October 12, 2025	DOXA SC (APSL)	1–2	Lansdowne Yonkers FC (APSL)	New Rochelle, New York
8:00 pm EDT		Report		Stadium: Flowers Park
Note: DOXA SC protested match, but USSF denied the protest[11]

New York Greek American SC (APSL) v NY Renegades FC (UPSL)

October 12, 2025	New York Greek American SC (APSL)	2–3	NY Renegades FC (UPSL)	Hempstead, New York
8:00 pm EDT		Report		Stadium: Hofstra Stadium

Albion SC Silicon Valley (TLC) v The Olympic Club (SFSFL)

October 12, 2025	Albion SC Silicon Valley (TLC)	0–1	The Olympic Club (SFSFL)	San Francisco, California
5:00 pm PDT		Report		Stadium: Negoesco Stadium

210 FC (UPSL) v Master Joga (DSA)

October 12, 2025	210 FC (UPSL)	6–2	Master Joga (DSA)	San Antonio, Texas
7:30 pm CDT		Report		Stadium: STAR Soccer Complex

Atletico Miami Internacional FC (SPL) v Red Force FC (PFL)

October 12, 2025	Atletico Miami Internacional FC (SPL)	3–4 (a.e.t.)	Red Force FC (PFL)	Miami, Florida
8:30 pm EDT		Report		Stadium: Kendall Soccer Park

City SC San Diego (UPSL) v Rebels SC (UPSL)

October 12, 2025	City SC San Diego (UPSL)	9–0	Rebels SC (UPSL)	Carlsbad, California
6:00 pm PDT		Report		Stadium: Aviara Community Park

Sharktopus FC (SRATS) v Bellevue Athletic FC (UPSL)

October 12, 2025	Sharktopus FC (SRATS)	3–4 (a.e.t.)	Bellevue Athletic FC (UPSL)	Seattle, Washington
6:30 pm PDT		Report		Stadium: Jefferson Playfield
Note: Sharktopus protested because referee was member of Bellevue Athletic FC 2. USSF ruled to replay match.[11]

International San Francisco (SFSFL) v CF San Rafael (TLC)

October 12, 2025	International San Francisco (SFSFL)	3–2	CF San Rafael (TLC)	San Francisco, California
7:00 pm PDT		Report		Stadium: James P. Lang Soccer Field

Irvine FC (UPSL) v Apple Valley Storm (UPSL)

October 12, 2025	Irvine FC (UPSL)	3–3 (a.e.t.) (4–3 SO)	Apple Valley Storm (UPSL)	Lake Forest, California
7:00 pm PDT		Report		Stadium: Lake Forest Sports Park

San Ramon FC (TLC) v Dublin Celtic FC (SWPL)

October 12, 2025	San Ramon FC (TLC)	6–0	Dublin Celtic FC (SWPL)	San Ramon, California
7:30 pm PDT		Report		Stadium: Tiffany Roberts Field

Ariana FC (UPSL) v Bay Area United FC (UPSL)

October 12, 2025	Ariana FC (UPSL)	2–1 (a.e.t.)	Bay Area United FC (UPSL)	Livermore, California
8:00 pm PDT		Report		Stadium: Cayetano Park

O’Shea’s FC (USSL) v FC Florida (NPSL)

October 14, 2025	O’Shea’s FC (USSL)	2–1	FC Florida (NPSL)	West Palm Beach, Florida
7:00 pm EDT				Stadium: Gaines Park

• Byes: Ballard FC, Brockton FC United, City Soccer FC, Laguna United FC, UDA Soccer

Re-play

Replay was ordered by USSF after Sharktopus successfully protested the first match after discovering the referee was a member of the Bellevue Athletic organization.^[11]

Sharktopus FC (SRATS) v Bellevue Athletic FC (UPSL)

October 28, 2025	Sharktopus FC (SRATS)	5–0	Bellevue Athletic FC (UPSL)	Redmond, Washington
8:00 pm PDT		Report		Stadium: Athletic Marymoor Park (Field 1)

Third Qualifying Round

The fifty-nine second round winners and five teams that received second round byes played the third qualifying round November 1-2.^[12]

Akron City FC (USL2) v Croatia Cleveland (NCSL)

November 1, 2025	Akron City FC (USL2)	3–3 (a.e.t.) (4–5 SO)	Croatia Cleveland (NCSL)	Akron, Ohio
3:00 pm EDT		Report		Stadium: St. Vincent–St. Mary High School

Ballard FC (USL2) v Sharktopus FC (SRATS)

November 1, 2025	Ballard FC (USL2)	5–1	Sharktopus FC (SRATS)	Seattle, Washington
12:00 pm PDT		Report		Stadium: Interbay Stadium

Brockton FC United (UPSL) v CD Faialense (BSSL)

November 1, 2025	Brockton FC United (UPSL)	0–1 (a.e.t.)	CD Faialense (BSSL)	Boston, Massachusetts
6:00 pm EDT		Report		Stadium: Roberts Playground

Briar United FC (UPSL) v Grove United (NPSL)

November 1, 2025	Briar United FC (UPSL)	1–1 (a.e.t.) (5–4 SO)	Grove United (NPSL)	Apex, North Carolina
7:00 pm EDT		Report		Stadium: Pleasant Park

Harbor City FC (UPSL) v Bold City SC (UPSL)

November 1, 2025	Harbor City FC (UPSL)	3–2 (a.e.t.)	Bold City SC (UPSL)	Melbourne, Florida
7:00 pm EDT		Report		Stadium: Palm Bay Magnet High School

MSI Pro (UPSL) v Christos FC (APSL)

November 1, 2025	MSI Pro (UPSL)	5–0	Christos FC (APSL)	Boyds, Maryland
7:00 pm EDT		Report		Stadium: Maryland SoccerPlex

NY Renegades FC (UPSL) v Lansdowne Yonkers FC (APSL)

November 1, 2025	NY Renegades FC (UPSL)	5–3 (a.e.t.)	Lansdowne Yonkers FC (APSL)	Central Islip, New York
7:45 pm EDT		Report		Stadium: SUSA Orlin & Cohen Sports Complex

Palm Beach Flames SC (UPSL) v City Soccer FC (UPSL)

November 1, 2025	Palm Beach Flames SC (UPSL)	3–4 (a.e.t.)	City Soccer FC (UPSL)	Lake Worth Beach, Florida
7:45 pm EDT		Report		Stadium: Dr. Joaquín García High School

Dallas Atletico (MPPL) v Denton Diablos (MPPL)

November 1, 2025	Dallas Atletico (MPPL)	1–2	Denton Diablos (MPPL)	Dallas, Texas
7:00 pm CDT		Report		Stadium: Bishop Lynch High School

Irvine FC (UPSL) v Laguna United FC (UPSL)

November 1, 2025	Irvine FC (UPSL)	0–4	Laguna United FC (UPSL)	Lake Forest, California
5:00 pm PDT		Report		Stadium: Lake Forest Sports Park

Next Level Soccer (UPSL) v UDA Soccer (UPSL)

November 1, 2025	Next Level Soccer (UPSL)	7–0	UDA Soccer (UPSL)	Gilbert, Arizona
7:00 pm MDT		Report		Stadium: Higley High School

Valley 559 FC (UPSL) v FC Folsom (UPSL)

November 1, 2025	Valley 559 FC (UPSL)	5–2	FC Folsom (UPSL)	Fresno, California
7:00 pm PDT		Report		Stadium: Keith Tice Park

San Diego Internacional (UPSL) v City SC San Diego (UPSL)

November 1, 2025	San Diego Internacional (UPSL)	2–1	City SC San Diego (UPSL)	San Diego, California
8:00 pm PDT		Report		Stadium: Mission Bay High School

Steel City FC (USL2) v Capital City Islanders (UPSL)

November 2, 2025	Steel City FC (USL2)	1-0	Capital City Islanders (UPSL)	Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
3:00 pm EST	Paulino 49'	Report		Stadium: Arthur J. Rooney Athletic Field

Harpos FC (CPL) v Azteca FC (CPL)

November 2, 2025	Harpos FC (CPL)	1-0	Azteca FC (CPL)	Broomfield, Colorado
12:00 pm MST		Report		Stadium: Broomfield Commons

Miami United FC (UPSL) v Florida Futbol Club (UPSL)

November 2, 2025	Miami United FC (UPSL)	1-1 (a.e.t.) (4-3 p)	Florida Futbol Club (UPSL)	Miami, Florida
5:00 pm EST		Report		Stadium: Oak Grove Park

Potros FC (UPSL) v Atletico Buford FC (UPSL)

November 2, 2025	Potros FC (UPSL)	2-1	Atletico Buford FC (UPSL)	Marietta, Georgia
5:00 pm EST	Lima 25' Dadynho 86'	Report		Stadium: Marietta High School

The Olympic Club (SFSFL) v Ariana FC (UPSL)

November 2, 2025	The Olympic Club (SFSFL)	4-1	Ariana FC (UPSL)	San Francisco, California
2:30 pm PST		Report		Stadium: San Francisco Glens Stadium

Chicago House AC (MWPL) v Edgewater Castle FC (MWPL)

November 2, 2025	Chicago House AC (MWPL)	3-0	Edgewater Castle FC (MWPL)	Lisle, Illinois
5:00 pm CST		Report		Stadium: Benedictine University

Oaklyn United FC (APSL) v Vereinigung Erzgebirge (USLPA)

November 2, 2025	Oaklyn United FC (APSL)	3-1	Vereinigung Erzgebirge (USLPA)	Glassboro, New Jersey
6:00 pm EST		Report		Stadium: Rowan University Soccer Stadium

Atletico Boston (BSSL) v FC Lonestar Gpse (UPSL)

November 2, 2025	Atletico Boston (BSSL)	2–2 (a.e.t.) (4–5 SO)	FC Lonestar Gpse (UPSL)	Boston, Massachusetts
7:00 pm EST				Stadium: Moakley Stadium

Badgers FC (UPSL) v O’Shea’s FC (USSL)

November 2, 2025	Badgers FC (UPSL)	5–0	O’Shea’s FC (USSL)	Miami Gardens, Florida
7:00 pm EST				Stadium: Monsignor Edward Pace High School

Bulldogs SC (UPSL) v SC Vistula Garfield (APSL)

November 2, 2025	Bulldogs SC (UPSL)	0–1	SC Vistula Garfield (APSL)	Tinton Falls, New Jersey
7:00 pm EST		Report		Stadium: Capelli Sports Complex

Emerald FC Orlando (UPSL) v FC America CFL Spurs (UPSL)

November 2, 2025	Emerald FC Orlando (UPSL)	0–7	FC America CFL Spurs (UPSL)	Orlando, Florida
7:00 pm EST		Report		Stadium: SoFive Winter Park

Kalonji Pro-Profile (UPSL) v Mint Hill FC (UPSL)

November 2, 2025	Kalonji Pro-Profile (UPSL)	4–0	Mint Hill FC (UPSL)	Snellville, Georgia
7:00 pm EST		Report		Stadium: Shiloh High School

Tennessee United SC (UPSL) v Southern Indiana FC (UPSL)

November 2, 2025	Tennessee United SC (UPSL)	0–1	Southern Indiana FC (UPSL)	Gallatin, Tennessee
6:00 pm CST		Report		Stadium: Station Camp HS Soccer Field

Zum Schneider FC (APSL) v Metropolitan Oval Academy (TLC)

November 2, 2025	Zum Schneider FC (APSL)	4–1	Metropolitan Oval Academy (TLC)	New York, New York
7:00 pm EST		Report		Stadium: Jack McManus Field

Miami Soccer Academy (USSL) v Red Force FC (PFL)

November 2, 2025	Miami Soccer Academy (USSL)	1–2	Red Force FC (PFL)	Miami Gardens, Florida
7:00 pm EST				Stadium: Monsignor Edward Pace High School

210 FC (UPSL) v ASC New Stars (HFA)

November 2, 2025	210 FC (UPSL)	0–5	ASC New Stars (HFA)	Cibolo, Texas
7:30 pm CST		Report		Stadium: Cibolo Multi-Event Center

Virginia Dream FC (UPSL) v Guerrilla FC (DCPL)

November 2, 2025	Virginia Dream FC (UPSL)	6–1	Guerrilla FC (DCPL)	Falls Church, Virginia
8:00 pm EST		Report		Stadium: Meridian High School

International San Francisco (SFSFL) v San Ramon FC (TLC)

November 2, 2025	International San Francisco (SFSFL)	0–4	San Ramon FC (TLC)	San Francisco, California
5:15 pm PST		Report		Stadium: James P. Lang Soccer Field

Omaha Street FC (UPSL) v BOHFS St. Louis (MWPL)

November 2, 2025	Omaha Street FC (UPSL)	2–4	BOHFS St. Louis (MWPL)	La Vista, Nebraska
7:30 pm CST		Report		Stadium: CHI Nebraska Multisport Complex

Final Qualifying Round

The thirty-two third round winners played the fourth and final qualifying round November 22–23. The winner of each of the 16 ties officially qualified for the 2026 US Open Cup.^[13]

Croatia Cleveland (NCSL) v Steel City FC (USL2)

November 22, 2025	Croatia Cleveland (NCSL)	2–3	Steel City FC (USL2)	Mentor, Ohio
5:00 pm EST		Report		Stadium: Mentor High School

FC Lonestar Gpse (UPSL) v CD Faialense (BSSL)

November 22, 2025	FC Lonestar Gpse (UPSL)	2–5	CD Faialense (BSSL)	Lawrence, Massachusetts
6:00 pm EST		Report		Stadium: Veterans Memorial Stadium

Southern Indiana FC (UPSL) v Briar United FC (UPSL)

November 22, 2025	Southern Indiana FC (UPSL)	2–0	Briar United FC (UPSL)	New Albany, Indiana
6:00 pm EST		Report		Stadium: Green Valley Soccer Complex

MSI Pro (UPSL) v Virginia Dream FC (UPSL)

November 22, 2025	MSI Pro (UPSL)	0–2 (a.e.t.)	Virginia Dream FC (UPSL)	Silver Spring, Maryland
7:30 pm EST		Report		Stadium: Martin Luther King Jr. Park

Ballard FC (USL2) v Valley 559 FC (UPSL)

November 22, 2025	Ballard FC (USL2)	0–1	Valley 559 FC (UPSL)	Seattle, Washington
5:00 pm PST		Report		Stadium: Interbay Stadium

Next Level Soccer (UPSL) v Azteca FC (CPL)

November 22, 2025	Next Level Soccer (UPSL)	3–3 (a.e.t.) (3–4 SO)	Azteca FC (CPL)	Gilbert, Arizona
7:00 pm MST		Report		Stadium: Higley High School

Laguna United FC (UPSL) v San Diego Internacional (UPSL)

November 22, 2025	Laguna United FC (UPSL)	4–2	San Diego Internacional (UPSL)	Laguna Niguel, California
7:00 pm EST		Report		Stadium: La Paz Sports Park

BOHFS St. Louis (MWPL) v Chicago House AC (MWPL)

November 23, 2025	BOHFS St. Louis (MWPL)	3–2	Chicago House AC (MWPL)	St. Louis, Missouri
2:00 pm CST		Report		Stadium: St. Mary's High School

FC America CFL Spurs (UPSL) v Harbor City FC (UPSL)

November 23, 2025	FC America CFL Spurs (UPSL)	1–1 (a.e.t.) (5–4 SO)	Harbor City FC (UPSL)	Lake Mary, Florida
4:30 pm EST		Report		Stadium: Lake Mary High School

Oaklyn United FC (APSL) v SC Vistula Garfield (APSL)

November 23, 2025	Oaklyn United FC (APSL)	1–2	SC Vistula Garfield (APSL)
6:00 pm EST		Report

Miami United FC (UPSL) v Badgers FC (UPSL)

November 23, 2025	Miami United FC (UPSL)	3–5 (a.e.t.)	Badgers FC (UPSL)	Broward County, Florida
7:00 pm EST		Report		Stadium: Central Broward Park

Zum Schneider FC (APSL) v NY Renegades FC (UPSL)

November 23, 2025	Zum Schneider FC (APSL)	2–4	NY Renegades FC (UPSL)	New York City, New York
7:00 pm EST		Report		Stadium: Jack McManus Field

Denton Diablos (MPPL) v ASC New Stars (HFA)

November 23, 2025	Denton Diablos (MPPL)	0–0 (a.e.t.) (3–4 SO)	ASC New Stars (HFA)	Denton, Texas
6:00 pm CST		Report		Stadium: Mean Green Soccer Stadium

Kalonji Pro-Profile (UPSL) v Potros FC (UPSL)

November 23, 2025	Kalonji Pro-Profile (UPSL)	1–0	Potros FC (UPSL)	Snellville, Georgia
7:00 pm EST		Report		Stadium: Shiloh High School

Red Force FC (PFL) v City Soccer FC (UPSL)

November 23, 2025	Red Force FC (PFL)	4–1	City Soccer FC (UPSL)	Miami, Florida
7:30 pm EST		Report		Stadium: Kendal Soccer Park

San Ramon FC (TLC) v The Olympic Club (SFSFL)

November 23, 2025	San Ramon FC (TLC)	2–1	The Olympic Club (SFSFL)	San Ramon, California
7:00 pm PST		Report		Stadium: Tiffany Roberts Field

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