Amateur
U.S. Open Cup qualifying draw announced
Nine area teams have learned their path to the 2025 U.S. Open Cup, which includes four local matches the first weekend of October and a bye for one local team.
Philadelphia Ukrainian Nationals are receiving a second round bye. They’re one of six teams that will only need to win two games to qualify for the 2025 U.S. Open Cup.
A total of 114 teams are participating in qualifying nationwide. Just eight teams will compete in first round games, also being played the first weekend of October.
Kensington SC will play EPSL rivals Vidas United FC, Alloy SC will play Oaklyn United in another EPSL match-up and West Chester United will host USLPA rival UGH in games on Saturday, October 5. Colonial SC will host USLPA rival Vereinigung Erzgebirge on Sunday, October 6.
Vereinigung Erzgebirge qualified for the U.S. Open Cup through local qualifying last year while West Chester United is looking for a third straight trip after qualifying through the NPSL for last year’s competition and qualifying through USL League Two in 2022.
OCTOBER 5
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TEAMS |
TIME |
VENUE |
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Kensington Soccer Club vs. Vidas United FC |
6:30 p.m. ET |
Germantown Supersite Turf Stadium |
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Alloy Soccer Club vs. Oaklyn United FC |
7 p.m. ET |
Lancaster Bible College; Lancaster, Pa. |
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West Chester United SC vs. United German Hungarians |
7:30 p.m. ET |
YSC Sports; Wayne, Pa. |
OCTOBER 6
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TEAMS |
TIME |
VENUE |
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Colonial SC vs. Vereinigung Erzgebirge |
2 p.m. ET |
Victory Field; Plymouth Meeting, Pa. |
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