2017 U.S. Open Cup qualification
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 10 September 2016 – 13 November 2016 |
| Teams | 64 |
← 2016 2018 → | |
The 2017 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup tournament proper will feature teams from all five tiers of men's soccer of the American Soccer Pyramid. A record 64 amateur teams have entered qualifying this year.
As with the 2016 tournament, US Soccer now oversees the qualifying process that used to be handled by each association. According to US Soccer, all teams within the Division I & II professional leagues will qualify automatically as in past years. Any Open Division national league can apply to use previous year's league standings as their qualification method. Remaining Open Division teams will participate in up to five qualifying rounds to determine entrants into the tournament proper. Final slot allocation will be determined when team registration has concluded.[1]
National League Track
Premier Development League (21 teams)
Twenty-one teams entered through the Premier Development League. Nine division winners, followed by 12 at large berths.
| Division Winners | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State | Club | PDL Division | App | Last | Previous Best |
 | Charlotte Eagles | South Atlantic | 14th | 2016 | Quarterfinals (2012) |
 | Des Moines Menace | Heartland | 11th | 2016 | Fourth round (2005) |
 | FC Tucson | Southwest | 4th | 2016 | Third round (2013) |
 | Fresno Fuego | Central Pacific | 4th | 2014 | Fourth round (2003) |
 | GPS Portland Phoenix | Northeast | 4th | 2016 | Second round (2013) |
 | Michigan Bucks | Great Lakes | 14th | 2016 | Fourth round (2012) |
 | OKC Energy U23 | Mid South | 1st | — | — |
 | Reading United AC | Mid Atlantic | 11th | 2016 | Third round (2013 & 2014) |
 | The Villages SC | Southeast | 2nd | 2016 | Second round (2016) |
| At-Large Berths | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State | Club | PDL Division | App | Last | Previous Best |
| Burlingame Dragons | 3rd | 2016 | First round (2015 & 2016) | |
| Carolina Dynamo | South Atlantic | 12th | 2016 | Quarterfinals (1996) |
 | Chicago FC United | Heartland | |||
 | Derby City Rovers | Great Lakes | 2nd | 2013 | First round (2013) |
| Golden State Force | Southwest | |||
 | Ocean City Nor'easters | Mid Atlantic | 8th | 2014 | Third round (2005 & 2009) |
| San Diego Zest | Southwest | |||
 | SC United Bantams | South Atlantic | 1st | — | — |
 | Sounders FC U-23 | Northwest | 3rd | 2016 | Second round (2013 & 2016) |
| South Florida Surf | Southeast | 1st | — | — |
 | Western Mass Pioneers | Northeast | 10th | 2015 | Third round (2005) |
National Premier Soccer League (18 teams)
Playoffs
- AFC Cleveland (OH)
- Albion SC Pros (CA)
- Chattanooga FC (TN)
- Clarkstown SC Eagles (NY)
- Grand Rapids FC (MI)
- Miami United FC (FL)
- New Jersey Copa FC (NJ)
- Sonoma County Sol (CA)
At-Large Berths
- AFC Ann Arbor (MI)
- Atlanta Silverbacks (GA)
- Boston City FC (MA)
- Dutch Lions FC (TX)
- FC Wichita (KS)
- Fredericksburg FC (VA)
- Jacksonville Armada U-23 (FL)
- Legacy 76 (VA)
- OSA FC (WA)
- Tulsa Athletics (OK)
Local Qualifying Track
First qualifying round
First round games took place in 2016.
Vereinigung Erzgebirge 
v Brick Lions FC
v Brick Lions FC| September 10 | Vereinigung Erzgebirge | 2–5 | Brick Lions FC | Warminster, Pennsylvania |
| 14:30 ET | Stadium: Vereingung Erzgebirge |
Christos FC v Aegean Hawks
v 
Aegean Hawks| September 10 | Christos FC | 3–1 (a.e.t.) | Aegean Hawks | Elkridge, Maryland |
| 19:00 ET | Stadium: Troy Park |
Junior Lone Star FC v Rising Stars FC
v Rising Stars FC| September 10 | Junior Lone Star FC | 5–1 | Rising Stars FC | Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania |
| 19:00 ET | Stadium: Monsingnor Bonner High School |
West Chester United SC v Salone FC
v Salone FC| September 10 | West Chester United SC | 2–1 | Salone FC | West Chester, Pennsylvania |
| 19:30 ET | Stadium: West Chester United SC Turf Field |
Lansdowne Bhoys v New York Pancyprian-Freedoms
v New York Pancyprian-Freedoms| September 10 | Lansdowne Bhoys | 3–2 (a.e.t.) | New York Pancyprian-Freedoms | Yonkers, New York |
| 20:00 ET | Stadium: Tibbetts Brooke Park |
Newport FC v Newtown Pride FC
v 
Newtown Pride FC| September 11 | Newport FC | 0–2 (forfeit) | Newtown Pride FC | Portsmouth, Rhode Island |
| 09:30 ET | Stadium: Gardiner Seveney Field |
Southie FC v Global Premier Soccer Omens
v Global Premier Soccer Omens| September 11 | Southie FC | 2–4 | Global Premier Soccer Omens | Roxbury Crossing, Massachusetts |
| 12:00 ET | Stadium: Madison Park |
FC Motown v New York Greek Americans SC
v New York Greek Americans SC| September 11 | FC Motown | 2–0 (forfeit) | New York Greek Americans SC | Clifton, New Jersey |
| 14:30 ET | Stadium: Athenia Steel Park |
El Farolito v Davis Legacy
v Davis Legacy| September 17 | El Farolito | 2–1 | Davis Legacy | San Francisco, California |
| 11:00 PT | Stadium: Boxer Stadium |
Oakland County FC v Ann Arbor FC
v Ann Arbor FC| September 17 | Oakland County FC | 3–1 | Ann Arbor FC | Rochester Hills, Michigan |
| 18:00 ET | Stadium: Stoney Creek High School |
HD Rush FC v Moreno Valley FC
v Moreno Valley FC| September 17 | HD Rush FC | 1–5 | Moreno Valley FC | Victorville, California |
| 15:00 PT | Stadium: University Preparatory School |
Harpo's FC v Colorado Rovers
v Colorado Rovers| September 17 | Harpo's FC | 2–0 | Colorado Rovers | Commerce City, Colorado |
| 17:00 MT | Stadium: Dick's Sporting Goods Park |
NTX Rayados v Celtic Cowboys Premier
v Celtic Cowboys Premier| September 17 | NTX Rayados | 7–0 | Celtic Cowboys Premier | Dallas, Texas |
| 19:30 CT | Stadium: Richland College |
FC Denver v Azteca FC
v Azteca FC| September 17 | FC Denver | 1–3 | Azteca FC | Aurora, Colorado |
| 18:30 MT | Stadium: Aurora Sports Park |
FC Hasental v Del Rey City SC
v Del Rey City SC| September 17 | FC Hasental | 3–2 | Del Rey City SC | Canoga, California |
| 19:00 PT | Stadium: Chaminade College Preparatory |
La Máquina FC v Orange County FC
v Orange County FC| September 17 | La Máquina FC | 3–0 | Orange County FC | Westminster, California |
| 19:00 PT | Stadium: Westminster High School |
Inland Empire FC v Avalanche USA FC
v Avalanche USA FC| September 17 | Inland Empire FC | 3–2 | Avalanche USA FC | Jurupa Valley, California |
| 19:30 PT | Stadium: Rancho Jurupa Regional Sports Park |
Ozzy's Laguna FC v OC Crew SC
v OC Crew SC| September 17 | Ozzy's Laguna FC | 2–1 | OC Crew SC | Santa Ana, California |
| 20:00 PT | Stadium: Santa Ana Stadium |
Buena Park FC v Outbreak FC
v Outbreak FC| September 18 | Buena Park FC | 0–5 | Outbreak FC | La Palma, California |
| 11:00 PT | Stadium: John F. Kennedy High School |
Miami Dade FC v Hurricane FC
v Hurricane FC| September 18 | Miami Dade FC | 0–2 (forfeit) | Hurricane FC | Miami, Florida |
| 15:00 ET | Stadium: Tropical Park Stadium |
Miami Nacional SC v Red Force FC
v Red Force FC| September 18 | Miami Nacional SC | 0–3 | Red Force FC | Lauderhill, Florida |
| 16:00 ET | Stadium: Lauderhill Sports Complex |
Colorado Rush v FC Boulder
v FC Boulder| September 18 | Colorado Rush | 3–0 | FC Boulder | Lakewood, Colorado |
| 15:00 MT | Stadium: Addenbrooke Soccer Complex |
Real Sociedad Royals v L.A. Wolves FC
v L.A. Wolves FC| September 18 | Real Sociedad Royals | 1–4 | L.A. Wolves FC | Bellflower, California |
| 16:30 PT | Stadium: St. John Bosco Football Stadium |
SFV Scorpions SC v Valley United SC
v Valley United SC| September 18 | SFV Scorpions SC | 3–1 | Valley United SC | Mission Hills, California |
| 17:00 PT | Stadium: Alemony High School |
Strikers FC South Coast v AC Brea Steaua
v AC Brea Steaua| September 18 | Strikers FC South Coast | 11–0 | AC Brea Steaua | Lake Forest, California |
| 18:30 PT | Stadium: Lake Forest Sports Park |
Frontera United v Chula Vista FC
v Chula Vista FC| September 18 | Frontera United | 1–5 | Chula Vista FC | Yuma, Arizona |
| 19:00 MST | Stadium: Desert Sun Stadium |
Anahuac FC v Las Vegas High Rollers
v Las Vegas High Rollers| September 18 | Anahuac FC | 2–0 (forfeit) | Las Vegas High Rollers | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| 19:00 PT | Stadium: Sports Park |
Santa Ana Winds FC v La Habra City FC
v La Habra City FC| September 18 | Santa Ana Winds FC | 5–0 | La Habra City FC | Colton, California |
| 19:30 PT | Stadium: Colton High School |
Second qualifying round
Second round games took place in 2016. All winners qualified for the tournament proper.
Christos FC v West Chester United SC
v West Chester United SC| October 16 | Christos FC | 1–0 | West Chester United SC | Elkridge, Maryland |
| 10:30 ET | Stadium: Troy Park |
Newtown Pride FC v Global Premier Soccer Omens
v Global Premier Soccer Omens| October 16 | Newtown Pride FC | 1–3 | Global Premier Soccer Omens | Newtown, Connecticut |
| 14:00 ET | Stadium: Newtown High School |
Tartan Devils Oak Avalon v Aromas Café FC
v Aromas Café FC| October 16 | Tartan Devils Oak Avalon | 3–1 | Aromas Café FC | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| 16:30 ET | Stadium: Rooney Field |
FC Motown v Lansdowne Bhoys
v Lansdowne Bhoys| October 16 | FC Motown | 3–2 | Lansdowne Bhoys | Bridgewater, New Jersey |
| 20:15 ET | Stadium: Torpey Athletic Complex |
Minneapolis City SC v Oakland County FC
v Oakland County FC| October 22 | Minneapolis City SC | 2–1 (a.e.t.) | Oakland County FC | Blaine, Minnesota |
| 15:30 CT | Stadium: National Sports Center, Field U2 | |||
| Note: Minneapolis City have been disqualified as they changed leagues after the start of local qualifying. US Soccer has not announced further details.[2] | ||||
Harpo's FC v Azteca FC
v Azteca FC| October 22 | Harpo's FC | 1–2 | Azteca FC | Commerce City, Colorado |
| 17:00 MT | Stadium: Dick's Sporting Goods Park, Field 8 |
Brick Lions FC v Junior Lone Star FC
v Junior Lone Star FC| October 22 | Brick Lions FC | 2–3 | Junior Lone Star FC | Brick, New Jersey |
| 19:00 ET | Stadium: Pinewood Park |
Hurricane FC v Boca Raton FC
v Boca Raton FC| October 22 | Hurricane FC | 1–4 | Boca Raton FC | Boynton Beach, Florida |
| 19:30 ET | Stadium: Caloosa Park, Field 3 |
NTX Rayados v CD Motagua
v 
CD Motagua| October 22 | NTX Rayados | 2–0 | CD Motagua | Balch Springs, Texas |
| 20:30 CT | Stadium: Premier Park |
Moreno Valley FC v Ozzy's Laguna FC
v Ozzy's Laguna FC| October 22 | Moreno Valley FC | 6–0 | Ozzy's Laguna FC | Moreno Valley, California |
| 21:00 PT | Stadium: Moreno Valley Community Park |
IPS/Marathon Taverna v Colorado Rush
v Colorado Rush| October 22 | IPS/Marathon Taverna | 0–4 | Colorado Rush | Portland, Oregon |
| 22:00 PT | Stadium: Delta Park |
FC Hasental v Chula Vista FC
v Chula Vista FC| October 22 | FC Hasental | 1–4 | Chula Vista FC | Canoga Park, California |
| 22:00 PT | Stadium: Chaminade College Prep |
Uruguay Kendall FC v Red Force FC
v Red Force FC| October 23 | Uruguay Kendall FC | 2–3 (a.e.t.) | Red Force FC | Miami, Florida |
| 16:00 ET | Stadium: Tropical Park Stadium |
SFV Scorpions SC v Outbreak FC
v Outbreak FC| October 23 | SFV Scorpions SC | 1–2 | Outbreak FC | Mission Hills, California |
| 20:00 PT | Stadium: Alemany High School |
Strikers FC South Coast v El Farolito
v El Farolito| October 23 | Strikers FC South Coast | 1–2 | El Farolito | Lake Forest, California |
| 21:30 PT | Stadium: Lake Forest Sports Park, Field A |
Anahuac FC v MF 10
v MF 10| October 23 | Anahuac FC | 2–0 | MF 10 | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| 22:00 PT | Stadium: Las Vegas Sportspark |
La Máquina FC v Santa Ana Winds FC
v Santa Ana Winds FC| October 30 | La Máquina FC | 3–0 | Santa Ana Winds FC | Irvine, California |
| 18:00 PT | Stadium: Orange County Great Park - Field 1 |
Inland Empire FC v L.A. Wolves FC
v L.A. Wolves FC| November 13 | Inland Empire FC | 2–9 | L.A. Wolves FC | Jurupa Valley, California |
| 18:00 PT | Stadium: Rancho Jurupa Regional Park |
References
- ^ "2017 Open Cup Open Division Handbook". ussoccer.com. May 31, 2016.
- ^ Eliason, Kyle (February 6, 2017). "Minneapolis City SC Disqualified From U.S. Open Cup". FiftyFive.One. Retrieved February 21, 2017.
Minneapolis City SC has been disqualified from the U.S. Open Cup after the club found itself in conflict with current cup policy. Per the U.S. Soccer Federation Policy manual, Open Division teams forfeit their eligibility upon switching leagues after the Open Division entry deadline has passed.
External links
- U.S. Soccer Federation
- TheCup.us - Unofficial U.S. Open Cup News