2017 U.S. Open Cup qualification
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| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 10 September 2016 – 13 November 2016 |
| Teams | 64 |
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[edit]
Premier Development League (21 teams)[edit]
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)[edit]
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[edit]
First qualifying round[edit]
First round games took place in 2016.
| September 10 | Vereinigung Erzgebirge | 2–5 | Brick Lions FC | Warminster, Pennsylvania |
| 14:30 ET | Stadium: Vereingung Erzgebirge |
| September 10 | Christos FC  | 3–1 (a.e.t.) |  Aegean Hawks | Elkridge, Maryland |
| 19:00 ET | Stadium: Troy Park |
| September 10 | Junior Lone Star FC | 5–1 | Rising Stars FC | Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania |
| 19:00 ET | Stadium: Monsingnor Bonner High School |
| September 10 | West Chester United SC | 2–1 | Salone FC | West Chester, Pennsylvania |
| 19:30 ET | Stadium: West Chester United SC Turf Field |
| September 10 | Lansdowne Bhoys  | 3–2 (a.e.t.) | New York Pancyprian-Freedoms | Yonkers, New York |
| 20:00 ET | Stadium: Tibbetts Brooke Park |
| September 11 | Newport FC  | 0–2 (forfeit) |  Newtown Pride FC | Portsmouth, Rhode Island |
| 09:30 ET | Stadium: Gardiner Seveney Field |
| September 11 | Southie FC | 2–4 | Global Premier Soccer Omens | Roxbury Crossing, Massachusetts |
| 12:00 ET | Stadium: Madison Park |
| September 11 | FC Motown | 2–0 (forfeit) | New York Greek Americans SC | Clifton, New Jersey |
| 14:30 ET | Stadium: Athenia Steel Park |
| September 17 | El Farolito | 2–1 | Davis Legacy | San Francisco, California |
| 11:00 PT | Stadium: Boxer Stadium |
| September 17 | Oakland County FC | 3–1 | Ann Arbor FC | Rochester Hills, Michigan |
| 18:00 ET | Stadium: Stoney Creek High School |
| September 17 | HD Rush FC | 1–5 | Moreno Valley FC | Victorville, California |
| 15:00 PT | Stadium: University Preparatory School |
| September 17 | Harpo's FC  | 2–0 | Colorado Rovers | Commerce City, Colorado |
| 17:00 MT | Stadium: Dick's Sporting Goods Park |
| September 17 | NTX Rayados  | 7–0 | Celtic Cowboys Premier | Dallas, Texas |
| 19:30 CT | Stadium: Richland College |
| September 17 | FC Denver | 1–3 | Azteca FC | Aurora, Colorado |
| 18:30 MT | Stadium: Aurora Sports Park |
| September 17 | FC Hasental | 3–2 | Del Rey City SC | Canoga, California |
| 19:00 PT | Stadium: Chaminade College Preparatory |
| September 17 | La Máquina FC | 3–0 | Orange County FC | Westminster, California |
| 19:00 PT | Stadium: Westminster High School |
| September 17 | Inland Empire FC | 3–2 | Avalanche USA FC | Jurupa Valley, California |
| 19:30 PT | Stadium: Rancho Jurupa Regional Sports Park |
| September 17 | Ozzy's Laguna FC | 2–1 | OC Crew SC | Santa Ana, California |
| 20:00 PT | Stadium: Santa Ana Stadium |
| September 18 | Buena Park FC | 0–5 | Outbreak FC | La Palma, California |
| 11:00 PT | Stadium: John F. Kennedy High School |
| September 18 | Miami Dade FC | 0–2 (forfeit) | Hurricane FC | Miami, Florida |
| 15:00 ET | Stadium: Tropical Park Stadium |
| September 18 | Miami Nacional SC | 0–3 | Red Force FC | Lauderhill, Florida |
| 16:00 ET | Stadium: Lauderhill Sports Complex |
| September 18 | Colorado Rush | 3–0 | FC Boulder | Lakewood, Colorado |
| 15:00 MT | Stadium: Addenbrooke Soccer Complex |
| September 18 | Real Sociedad Royals | 1–4 | L.A. Wolves FC | Bellflower, California |
| 16:30 PT | Stadium: St. John Bosco Football Stadium |
| September 18 | SFV Scorpions SC | 3–1 | Valley United SC | Mission Hills, California |
| 17:00 PT | Stadium: Alemony High School |
| September 18 | Strikers FC South Coast | 11–0 | AC Brea Steaua | Lake Forest, California |
| 18:30 PT | Stadium: Lake Forest Sports Park |
| September 18 | Frontera United | 1–5 | Chula Vista FC | Yuma, Arizona |
| 19:00 MST | Stadium: Desert Sun Stadium |
| September 18 | Anahuac FC  | 2–0 (forfeit) | Las Vegas High Rollers | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| 19:00 PT | Stadium: Sports Park |
| September 18 | Santa Ana Winds FC | 5–0 | La Habra City FC | Colton, California |
| 19:30 PT | Stadium: Colton High School |
Second qualifying round[edit]
Second round games took place in 2016. All winners qualified for the tournament proper.
| October 16 | Christos FC | 1–0 | West Chester United SC | Elkridge, Maryland |
| 10:30 ET | Stadium: Troy Park |
| October 16 | Newtown Pride FC | 1–3 | Global Premier Soccer Omens | Newtown, Connecticut |
| 14:00 ET | Stadium: Newtown High School |
| October 16 | Tartan Devils Oak Avalon | 3–1 | Aromas Café FC | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| 16:30 ET | Stadium: Rooney Field |
| October 16 | FC Motown | 3–2 | Lansdowne Bhoys | Bridgewater, New Jersey |
| 20:15 ET | Stadium: Torpey Athletic Complex |
| 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] | ||||
| October 22 | Harpo's FC | 1–2 | Azteca FC | Commerce City, Colorado |
| 17:00 MT | Stadium: Dick's Sporting Goods Park, Field 8 |
| October 22 | Brick Lions FC | 2–3 | Junior Lone Star FC | Brick, New Jersey |
| 19:00 ET | Stadium: Pinewood Park |
| October 22 | Hurricane FC | 1–4 | Boca Raton FC | Boynton Beach, Florida |
| 19:30 ET | Stadium: Caloosa Park, Field 3 |
| October 22 | NTX Rayados | 2–0 |  CD Motagua | Balch Springs, Texas |
| 20:30 CT | Stadium: Premier Park |
| October 22 | Moreno Valley FC | 6–0 | Ozzy's Laguna FC | Moreno Valley, California |
| 21:00 PT | Stadium: Moreno Valley Community Park |
| October 22 | IPS/Marathon Taverna  | 0–4 | Colorado Rush | Portland, Oregon |
| 22:00 PT | Stadium: Delta Park |
| October 22 | FC Hasental | 1–4 | Chula Vista FC | Canoga Park, California |
| 22:00 PT | Stadium: Chaminade College Prep |
| October 23 | Uruguay Kendall FC | 2–3 (a.e.t.) | Red Force FC | Miami, Florida |
| 16:00 ET | Stadium: Tropical Park Stadium |
| October 23 | SFV Scorpions SC | 1–2 | Outbreak FC | Mission Hills, California |
| 20:00 PT | Stadium: Alemany High School |
| October 23 | Strikers FC South Coast | 1–2 | El Farolito | Lake Forest, California |
| 21:30 PT | Stadium: Lake Forest Sports Park, Field A |
| October 23 | Anahuac FC | 2–0 | MF 10 | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| 22:00 PT | Stadium: Las Vegas Sportspark |
| October 30 | La Máquina FC | 3–0 | Santa Ana Winds FC | Irvine, California |
| 18:00 PT | Stadium: Orange County Great Park - Field 1 |
| November 13 | Inland Empire FC | 2–9 | L.A. Wolves FC | Jurupa Valley, California |
| 18:00 PT | Stadium: Rancho Jurupa Regional Park |
References[edit]
- ^ "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.