The U.S Open Cup (USOC) is a knockout cup competition in men’s American soccer and is the oldest ongoing national soccer competition in the United States.
(USOC) is a knockout cup competition in men’s American soccer and is the oldest ongoing national soccer competition in the United States.
The overall champion is awarded $300,000 in prize money and a berth in the CONCACAF Champions League, while the runner-up receives $100,000, and the furthest-advancing team from each lower-division league receives $25,000.
The 2020 and 2021 tournaments were canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, ending 106 years of consecutive play.
The most recent champions of the competition, Atlanta United FC, won their first title after defeating Minnesota United FC 2–1 in the 2019 final.
The NSL plan to offer all associated league teams the opportunity to apply for their spot in the next available U.S Open Cup tournament.
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