2024 National Amateur Cup

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2024 USASA National Amateur Cup
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Tournament details
CountryUnited States
TeamsTBD
Tournament statistics
Matches played37
Goals scored156 (4.22 per match)
All statistics correct as of June 2, 2024.
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The 2024 National Amateur Cup is the 100th edition of the National Amateur Cup, a knockout cup competition open to amateur teams affiliated with the United States Adult Soccer Association (USASA). It will be the sixth edition of the tournament to award its champion a spot in the U.S. Open Cup.

Contents

SC MesoAmerica are the defending National Amateur Cup champion.

Format

All four regions of the USASA will hold amateur cup tournaments to crown champions, which would then qualify for the final tournament. Qualification for these tournaments is determined individually by each region. The final four teams then compete in a single location knockout tournament to crown a national champion, with an additional game in place to determine both third and fourth place.

Region I

In total, 16 teams across seven state associations [lower-alpha 1] in USASA Region I and the National Premier Soccer League sent representatives to the tournament for the Fritz Marth Amateur Cup. [1] The Eastern Premier Soccer League is the most represented league in the region with six teams participating. New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia are tied for the most represented state in the tournament with each having three teams taking part.

The final of the regional tournament will take place on June 15 at the Ukrainian American Sports Center in North Wales, Pennsylvania.

Bracket

Home teams listed on top of bracket

First Round
April 7–14 		Quarterfinals
April 27–28 		Semifinals
May 19 		Final
June 15
            
NJ SC Vistula Garfield 1
NY New York Shockers 2
NY New York Shockers 2
RI Providence City FC 3*
NY NY Greek American [lower-alpha 2]
RIProvidence City FCFF
RI Providence City FC 1
North
NY NY Pancyprian-Freedoms 7
CT Newtown Pride FC 2
MA Sete de Setembro 0
CT Newtown Pride FC 1
NY NY Pancyprian-Freedoms 6
NY NY Pancyprian-Freedoms 3 (5)
NJ Hoboken FC 1912 3 (3)
NY NY Pancyprian-Freedoms
MD Christos FC
VA Club Atlético Los Toros 6 [lower-alpha 3]
PA Lancaster City FC 0
VA Club Atlético Los Toros 0
MD Christos FC 3
VA Alexandria Reds 1 (2)
MD Christos FC 2 (4)
MD Christos FC 2
South
MD Steel Pulse FC 0
PA West Chester United 0
MD Steel Pulse FC 1
MD Steel Pulse FC 2
PA Vereinigung Erzgebirge 1
PA Vereinigung Erzgebirge 3
VA Virginia Marauders FC 1

Bold = winner
* = after extra time, ( ) = penalty shootout score, FF = forfeit

  1. ↑ Providence City FC qualified for the tournament as a member of the Massachusetts Adult State Soccer Association. However the team is based out of Providence, Rhode Island and listed as such in the bracket.
  2. ↑ NY Greek American protested due to field conditions, protest failed, NY Greek American had abandoned match. Providence City FC advanced. [2]
  3. ↑ Ended in the 77th minute

Region II

In total, 24 teams across seven state associations in USASA Region II and the National Premier Soccer League sent representatives to the tournament for the Bill Davey Amateur Cup. [3] The Midwest Premier League is the most represented league in the region with ten teams participating. Illinois is the most represented state in the tournament with ten teams taking part.

The final of the regional tournament is scheduled to take place between June 13 and June 23.

Teams win $300 for every knockout round game they win. An additional prize of $1,000 is awarded to the regional champion.

Note: Separate draws were held for rounds 1 and 2, as well as Round 3, the Quarterfinals, Semifinals and Final. Following Round 2, USASA conducted a draw and set the remainder of the bracket.

Bracket

Home teams listed on top of bracket

Round 1
Apr. 14–20		Round 2
Apr. 14–May 5		Round 3
May 11–20		Quarterfinals
May 28–June 2		Semifinals
June 3–12		Final
June 13–23
ILCzarni Jaslo Chicago2
IL Steel City FC 1
ILCzarni Jaslo Chicago1
IL Chicago House AC 3
WIUnited Serbian SC2
ILUnited FC1IL Chicago House AC 6
WI FC Milwaukee Torrent 6
WIUnited Serbian SC3
IL Chicago House AC 1
WI FC Milwaukee Torrent
MNVlora FC
WIBateaux FC0
WI Green Bay Glory 3
WI Green Bay Glory 0
MNVlora FC1
MNVlora FCFF
KSFOCUS FC [lower-alpha 1]
IL RWB Adria 1
MNVlora FC4
ILSAC Wisla Chicago5*
WIHonduras FC Majors [lower-alpha 2] ILCKS Warta SC4
ILSAC Wisla Chicago1
ILSAC Wisla ChicagoFF
ILWisloka Chicago3*
ILWisloka Chicago2
ILKICS FC Talara0ILEdgewater Castle FC1
WI Bavarian United SC 2
ILWisloka Chicago4
ILWisloka Chicago0
WI Bavarian United SC
OH Akron City FC
MIInter Detroit0
MI Michigan Stars Semi Pro U23FFMI Michigan Stars Semi Pro U233
MI Michigan Stars Semi Pro U230
MITeranga Simbas [lower-alpha 3]
INNorthern Indiana FC2
OHValhalla FC2
INNorthern Indiana FC3
OH Akron City FC 4*
INNorthern Indiana FC2

Bold = winner
* = after extra time, ( ) = penalty shootout score, FF = forfeit

  1. ↑ FOCUS FC forfeited due to player available to travel 400+ miles. [4]
  2. ↑ Honduras FC Majors withdrew due to player availability and injuries. [5]
  3. ↑ Teranga Simbas became ineligible for tournament after being kicked out of its USASA league. [6] [7]

Region III

Region III, encompassing 11 states and 12 associations across the southern United States, will hold its tournament on June 7–9 at MESA Soccer Complex in Greer, South Carolina. [8]

Region IV

In total, 10 teams across seven state associations in USASA Region II and the National Premier Soccer League sent representatives to the tournament. [9] The Mountain Premier League is the most represented league in the region with three teams participating. Colorado is the most represented state in the tournament with four teams taking part.

The semifinal and final took place on the weekend of June 1–2 at Cheyenne Sports Complex in North Las Vegas, Nevada. [lower-alpha 1]

Bracket

Home teams listed on top of bracket [lower-alpha 2]

Round 1
May 12 		Quarterfinals
May 18–25 		Semifinals
June 1 		Final
June 2
            
CO Azteca FC FF
CO Young Gunz FC [lower-alpha 3]
CO Azteca FC 4
CO Timbers SC 0
CO Peak XI FC 1 (3)
CO Timbers SC 1 (4)
CO Azteca FC 5
UT J.M. United FC 1
ID Boise Alpha FC 1
UT J.M. United FC 4
CO Azteca FC 2
AZ FC Arizona 4*
CA Temecula FC FF
CA Olympic Club [lower-alpha 4]
CA Temecula FC 1
AZ FC Arizona 2
NM UNM Club Soccer 0
AZ FC Arizona 4

Bold = winner
* = after extra time, ( ) = penalty shootout score, FF = forfeit

  1. ↑ The semifinals and final were originally scheduled to take place at Tropical Breeze Park in North Las Vegas, NV. The week of the event, the matches were moved to Sandstone Ridge Park in North Las Vegas, NV for unknown reasons. On the day of the semifinals, June 1, the venue was once again changed to Cheyenne Sports Complex due to improper field conditions at Sandstone Ridge Park. Saturday's semifinal match start times were also moved from the morning to later that evening due to the venue change.
  2. ↑ With the semifinal and final being held at a single location, "home team" isn't factored into the bracket layout. Officially, Temecula FC and J.M. United FC were designated as the home team for their semifinals. FC Arizona was designated as home team for the final.
  3. ↑ Young Gunz FC forfeited (withdrew) due to schedule congestion and claimed the regional tournament was poorly planned. [10]
  4. ↑ The Olympic Club forfeited (withdrew) due to schedule congestion, trouble traveling on short notice, and claimed the regional tournament was poorly planned. [11]

National Amateur Cup Finals

The national finals will take place on July 25 to 28 in DeKalb, Illinois, hosted by DeKalb County United. [12]

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    2. ↑ "Region I First Round Complete". USAdultSoccer.com. Region I, USASA. April 17, 2024. Retrieved April 20, 2024.
    3. ↑ "Region II Amateur Cup". www.usadultsoccer.com. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
    4. ↑ @usopencup (April 20, 2024). "Lastly, Vlora FC (MN) advanced past FOCUS FC (KS) in the only Round 2 match of the weekend" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
    5. ↑ @usopencup (April 20, 2024). "In the final Round 1 match, SAC Wisla Chicago (IL) advanced past hosts Honduras FC Majors (WI)" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
    6. ↑ @usopencup (April 20, 2024). "In Round 1, Michigan Stars Semi Pro U23 (MI) advanced past Teranga Simbas (aka Teranga Lions) (MI)" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
    7. ↑ @usopencup (April 22, 2024). "Teranga Simbas became ineligible due to being kicked out of the Michigan Premier Soccer League for outstanding issues" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
    8. ↑ "Region III". www.usadultsoccer.com. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
    9. ↑ "Region IV Amateur Cup". www.usadultsoccer.com. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
    10. ↑ @usopencup (May 15, 2024). "Azteca FC (CO) advance past Young Gunz FC (CO) via forfeit in Round 1 of the #USASA Region IV (West) Amateur Cup" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
    11. ↑ @usopencup (May 15, 2024). "Temecula FC (CA) advance past The Olympic Club (CA) via forfeit in the #USASA Region IV (West) Amateur Cup Quarterfinals" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
    12. ↑ "DeKalb County United hosting National Amateur Cup in July". Shaw Local. December 12, 2023. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
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