MLS teams not competing in Leagues Cup or Concacaf Champions Cup automatically qualify for the US Open Cup. For the 2025 tournament, this accounts for 9 of the 16 MLS teams .

Apart from the fact that it’s one of only three trophies available to most US-based MLS teams each year, the U.S. Open Cup is usually wildly entertaining. Teams from different leagues facing off ...

The match is in the first round of the U.S. Open Cup – the longest ongoing tournament ... I think it’s pretty exciting for us.” McCarty said he walked away from the game in great shape ...

The Union, who opened the US Open Cup tournament with a 4-0 win over Inter San Francisco, scored in the first half on a penalty kick from Xavi Gnaulati — his third goal in the tournament.

"Fortunately for us Benny Feilhaber used to be the head coach ... Bales convinced him to suit up for the Menace in the 2024 Open Cup.The Menace won their first match against Southern California ...