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2024 USASA National Amateur Cup
Tournament details
CountryUnited States
Teams58
Tournament statistics
Matches played53
Goals scored233 (4.4 per match)
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All statistics correct as of June 16, 2024.

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.

SC MesoAmerica are the defending National Amateur Cup champion. However the team did not participate in regional qualifying and thus will not defend their title.

Format

Each of the USASA's four regions hold qualifying tournaments to determine a regional champion. The format of the qualifying tournament is left to the discretion of each region, though a single-elimination tournament is the most common format used. The four regional champions then compete in a single-elimination tournament at a neutral location to detemine the national champion.

The National Amateur Cup hosts both a men's and women's tournament.

Region I

In total, 16 teams across seven state associations[a] in USASA Region I and the National Premier Soccer League sent representatives to the tournament for the Fitz 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 took place on June 15 at the Ukrainian American Sports Center in North Wales, Pennsylvania.

Bracket

Home teams listed on top of bracket[b]

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 [c]
RI Providence City FC FF
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 2
MD Christos FC 0
VA Club Atlético Los Toros 6[d]
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. ^ With the final being held at a neutral location, "home team" isn't factored into the bracket layout. Officially, Christos FC was designated as the home team for the Region I Final.
  3. ^ NY Greek American protested due to field conditions, protest failed, NY Greek American had abandoned match. Providence City FC advanced.[2]
  4. ^ 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 on June 25. No neutral venue is being used and the game is being hosted by regional finalist FC Milwaukee Torrent at Hart Park in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.

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 9–16		Final
June 25
WIBateaux FC0
WIGreen Bay Glory3
WIGreen Bay Glory0
MNVlora FC1
MNVlora FCFF
KSFOCUS FC[c]
ILRWB Adria1
MNVlora FC4
MNVlora FC0
WIFC Milwaukee Torrent1
ILCzarni Jaslo Chicago2
ILSteel City FC1
ILCzarni Jaslo Chicago1
ILChicago House AC3
WIUnited Serbian SC2
ILUnited FC1ILChicago House AC6
WIFC Milwaukee Torrent6
WIUnited Serbian SC3
ILChicago House AC1
WIFC Milwaukee Torrent1*
WIBavarian United SC0
ILSAC Wisla Chicago5*
WIHonduras FC Majors[a]ILCKS Warta SC4
ILSAC Wisla Chicago1
ILSAC Wisla ChicagoFF
ILWisloka Chicago3*
ILWisloka Chicago2
ILKICS FC Talara0ILEdgewater Castle FC1
WIBavarian United SC2
ILWisloka Chicago4
ILWisloka Chicago0
WIBavarian United SC7*
OHAkron City FC5
MIInter Detroit0
MIMichigan Stars Semi Pro U23FFMIMichigan Stars Semi Pro U233
MIMichigan Stars Semi Pro U230
MITeranga Simbas[b]
INNorthern Indiana FC2
OHValhalla FC2
INNorthern Indiana FC3
OHAkron City FC4*
INNorthern Indiana FC2

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

  1. ^ Honduras FC Majors withdrew due to player availability and injuries.[4]
  2. ^ Teranga Simbas became ineligible for the tournament after losing their USASA affiliation.[5][6]
  3. ^ FOCUS FC forfeited due to player availablity.[7]

Region III

In total, 8 teams across 12 state associations in USASA Region III and the National Premier Soccer League sent representatives to the tournament.[8][a] Florida, Georgia, and Texas (one each from the north and south associations) are tied for the most represented state in the tournament with each having two teams taking part.

Unlike the other regions, Region III held its tournament in a single location over one weekend on June 7–9 at MESA Soccer Complex in Greer, South Carolina.

Group A

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Final result
1 North Carolina Tobacco Road FC 3 3 0 0 11 3 +8 9 Advance to Region III Final
2 Georgia (U.S. state) Terminus FC 3 2 0 1 9 4 +5 6
3 Florida OFC Wolves 3 1 0 2 7 9 −2 3
4 Texas NTX Black Ice 3 0 0 3 4 15 −11 0
Source: Match reports
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head to head; 3) goal differential [capped at a 3-goals per match]; 4) goals for [capped at 3 goals per match]; 5) penalty shootout
Home \ Away NTX OFC TER TOB
NTX Black Ice — 3–4
OFC Wolves — 1–3 2–3
Terminus FC 5–1 —
Tobacco Road FC 6–0 2–1 —
Source: Match reports
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.

Group B

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Final result
1 Florida Naples United FC 3 2 1 0 11 3 +8 7 Advance to Region III Final
2 Texas ASC New Stars 3 1 2 0 6 3 +3 5
3 South Carolina Majestic FC 3 1 1 1 6 6 0 4
4 Georgia (U.S. state) Cobb United FC 3 0 0 3 3 14 −11 0
Source: Match reports
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head to head; 3) goal differential [capped at a 3-goals per match]; 4) goals for [capped at 3 goals per match]; 5) penalty shootout
Home \ Away ASC COB MAJ NAP
ASC New Stars — 1–1 1–1
Cobb United FC 1–4 — 1–6
Majestic FC 4–1 —
Naples United FC 4–1 —
Source: Match reports
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.

Knockout Stage

Final
June 9
A1 Tobacco Road FC 5
B1 Naples United FC 0

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

  1. ^ Two teams, FC Brownsville (TX) and Los Migos (TX), were initially slated to compete in the regional but were unable to for undisclosed reasons. They were replaced by Cobb United FC (GA) and NTX Black Ice (TX).[9]

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.[10] 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.[a]

Bracket

Home teams listed on top of bracket[b]

Round 1
May 12 		Quarterfinals
May 18–25 		Semifinals
June 1 		Final
June 2
            
CO Azteca FC FF
CO Young Gunz FC [c]
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 [d]
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 due to schedule congestion and claimed the regional tournament was poorly planned.[11]
  4. ^ The Olympic Club forfeited due to schedule congestion, trouble traveling on short notice, and claimed the regional tournament was poorly planned.[12]

National Amateur Cup Finals

The national finals will take place on July 25 to 28 in DeKalb, Illinois, hosted by DeKalb County United.[13]

Semifinal
July 25–26 		Final
July 27–28
      
R4 FC Arizona
R2 FC Milwaukee Torrent
 
 
R1 NY Pancyprian-Freedoms
R3 Tobacco Road FC

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

National Semifinals

July 25 Semifinal FC Arizona Arizona v FC Milwaukee Torrent Wisconsin DeKalb, Illinois
TBD Stadium: NIU Soccer and Track & Field Complex
July 25 Semifinal New York Pancyprian-Freedoms New York (state) v North Carolina Tobacco Road FC DeKalb, Illinois
TBD Stadium: NIU Soccer and Track & Field Complex

National Amateur Cup Final

July 27 Final v DeKalb, Illinois
TBD Stadium: NIU Soccer and Track & Field Complex

Notes

References

  1. ^ "National Amateur Cups – Region I Cups – United States Adult Soccer Association". United States Adult Soccer Association. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  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). "In the final Round 1 match, SAC Wisla Chicago (IL) advanced past hosts Honduras FC Majors (WI)" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  5. ^ @usopencup (April 20, 2024). "In Round 1, Michigan Stars Semi Pro U23 (MI) advanced past Teranga Simbas (aka Teranga Lions) (MI)" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  6. ^ @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.
  7. ^ @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.
  8. ^ "Region III". www.usadultsoccer.com. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
  9. ^ Battista, Michael (June 7, 2024). "2024 National Amateur Cup Recap: FC Arizona win Region IV, Midwest Quarterfinals take place (May 28–June 2)". thecup.us. Retrieved June 9, 2024. Note: Two teams were previously announced for the tournament but were unable to compete. Those teams were FC Brownsville (TX) and Los Migos (TX). They were replaced by Cobb United FC (GA) and NTX Black Ice (TX).
  10. ^ "Region IV Amateur Cup". www.usadultsoccer.com. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
  11. ^ @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.
  12. ^ @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.
  13. ^ "DeKalb County United hosting National Amateur Cup in July". Shaw Local. December 12, 2023. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
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