About the U.S. Open Cup
The Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup is the oldest ongoing national soccer competition in the U.S. The 2025 edition will be contested by multiple clubs from professional and amateur leagues. The NPSL enters the tournament-proper in the First Round, while Major League Soccer enters at the Round of 32. The overall champion earns a total of $600,000 in prize money, while the runner-up receives $250,000, and the furthest-advancing team from each division receives $50,000. In addition, the tournament winner qualifies for the group stage of the CONCACAF Champions Cup.
Qualification for the U.S. Open Cup varies by league. As the only Tier 1 league (read more here), the NPSL gains automatic berths to the First Round of the U.S. Open Cup tournament proper. The NPSL chose to use results from the 2024 season to determine seedings for the 2025 U.S. Open Cup. There are a total of 7 NPSL teams that participate in the 2025 U.S. Open Cup’s tournament proper.
Appalachian FC
Duluth FC
El Farolito
FC Arizona
FC Motown
Naples United FC
New York Shockers
Teams Advanced into Third Round: 1
Third Round Matchups
Sacramento Republic FC (USLC) 1-0 El Farolito
Teams Advanced into Second Round: 1
Second Round Results
Monterey Bay FC (USLC) 1-2 El Farolito
Teams entered into First Round: 7
First Round Results
Appalachian FC 0-3 One Knoxville SC (USL1)
Forward Madison (USL1) 5-1 Duluth FC
Real Monarchs (MLSNP) 1-3 El Farolito
LAFC 2 (MLSNP) 7-1 FC Arizona
FC Motown 0-1 Westchester SC (USL1)
Miami FC (USLC) 4-1 Naples United FC
Hartford Athletic (USLC) 3-0 New York Shockers