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#USOC2027: The Second Qualifying Round last weekend was the largest in modern US Open Cup history. In total, 64 teams advanced. Nine extra time matches, a record 20-1 win, and plenty of drama. RECAP: thecup.us/2026/10/07/2... [1/4] cc: @opencup.ussoccer.com

thecup.us2027 US Open Cup Qualifying Round 2 Review: Largest round in modern history concludesThe largest Open Division qualifying round in the Modern Era of the US Open Cup is in the books as 64 teams have advanced to the Third Round.

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All weekend long, the team at TheCup brought fans from around the country live updates from nearly every game & wrote recaps for each one. If you appreciate our coverage of this tournament, from the first game of qualifying to the US Open Cup Final, consider supporting the site on Patreon. [2/4]

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At the time of this article being published, we have just enough funding to pay every reporter who covers a game of the tournament proper $25 per game. The goal is to be able to pay $50/game and try to pay qualifying reporters $25/game (presently it is purely volunteer). [3/4]

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If even a small percentage of our followers chip in $5/month, we could meet those goals and do even more to expand our coverage (podcast, anyone?). [4/4]