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...Harpo's ain't one. What are the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup and/or Canadian Championship? These two competitions are the tournaments to determine the best club, regardless of level of play, in their respective country. What this really means is any team, regardless of how good they are, can win a trophy. What's so important about these competitions? Other than the trophy, the winners of these competitions get access to the CONCACAF Champions League, where they will proceed to lose to a Mexican team in depressing fashion. However, due to the new format of the CCL taking effect, winning one of these this year might not get you in. It's all wacky! Who gets to play? All professional teams are eligible for the competitions unless they are a USL reserve squad (I'm looking at you, los Dos); amateur and semi-pro teams must qualify to make the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. There are no amateur or semi-pro teams in the Canadian Championship. How do the competitions work? Canada: 5 teams USA: 99 teams Canada: Home-and-home with away goals rule USA: Knockout Canada: Play-in round (Edmonton vs. Ottawa) Semi-finals (Play-in round winner vs. Toronto, Montreal vs. Vancouver) Finals USA: First Round (Amateur and semi-pro teams enter) Second Round (USL and NASL teams enter) Third Round Fourth Round (MLS teams enter) Four Rounds afterwards Also to note is that, until the Fifth Round, teams are grouped together based on location - after that, a standard bracket is used. Are these games televised? Canada: Yes, on TSN and RDS USA: No. Some matches will probably be streamed online, and the final will be on ESPN2 (probably). When does this start? Well, the Canadians have already kicked off, but the Open Cup begins on May 9th with clubs that you, yes you, could join if you wanted to! So take a 3-hour drive to Bumfuck, Florida to see a potential giant-killer in person!
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Round 1 started last night, but there was only one game. The rest are today. Red Force FC 2-4 South Florida Surf Fredericksburg FC vs. Christos FC Atlanta Siverbacks vs. SC United Bantams El Farolito vs. Burlingame Dragons Western Mass Pioneers vs. Boston City FC (STREAM) New Jersey Copa FC vs. FC Motown (STREAM) Charlotte Eagles vs. Chattanooga FC (STREAM) Carolina Dynamo vs. Legacy 76 (STREAM) Miami United vs. Boca Raton FC (STREAM) Jacksonville Armada U23s vs. The Villages SC (STREAM) Ocean City Nor'easters vs. Junior Lone Star FC (RADIO) Reading United AC vs. Clarkstown SC Eagles (STREAM) Michigan Bucks vs. AFC Ann Arbor Derby City Rovers vs. Tartan Devils Oak Avalon GPS Portland Phoenix vs. GPS Omens Chicago FC United vs. Grand Rapids FC (STREAM) Dutch Lions FC vs.. North Texas Rayados (STREAM) FC Wichita vs. Azteca FC (STREAM) Des Moines Menace vs. AFC Cleveland (STREAM) Tulsa Athletic vs. Oklahoma City Energy U23s (STREAM) Sonoma County Sol vs. Anahuac FC Albion SC Pros vs. Chula Vista FC (STREAM) FC Golden State Force vs. Outbreak FC Fresno Fuego vs. La Maquina (STREAM) Ventura County Fusion vs. Moreno Valley FC (STREAM) FC Tuscon vs. Colorado Rush (STREAM) OSA FC vs. Sounders FC U23s (STREAM) LA Wolves FC vs. San Diego Zest (STREAM) Edward Mass fucked around with this message at 00:58 on May 11, 2017 |
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May 10, 2017 23:12
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Again, Round 2 started last night with one game. Tampa Bay Rowdies 3 - 0 Jacksonville Armada U-23s Atlanta Silverbacks vs. Charleston Battery Reading United AC vs. New York Cosmos Boston City FC vs. GPS Omens Richmond Kickers vs. Christos FC Rochester Rhinos vs. FC Motown Miami United vs. Jacksonville Armada Carolina Dynamo vs. North Carolina FC Charlotte Eagles vs. Charlotte Independence Tartan Decils Oak Avalon vs. Louisville City FC FC Cincinnati vs. AFC Cleveland Michigan Bucks vs. Indy Eleven Miami FC vs. South Florida Surf Ocean City Nor'easters vs. Harrisburg City Islanders Chicago FC United vs. Pittsburgh Riverhounds FC Wichita vs. Saint Louis FC Dutch Lions FC vs. San Antonio FC Tulsa Roughnecks vs. Oklahoma City Energy U-23s Oklahoma City Energy FC vs. Moreno Valley FC Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC vs. FC Tucson Fresno Fuego vs. Phoenix Rising FC Golden State Force vs. Orange County SC Los Angeles Wolves FC vs. Chula Vista FC Sacramento Republic FC vs. Anahuac FC San Francisco Deltas vs. Burlingame Dragons OSA FC vs. Reno 1886 FC
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May 17, 2017 23:28
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Again, there was one match last night and the rest of the fixtures are tonight. Michigan Bucks 1-2 Saint Louis FC Rochester Rhinos vs. GPS Omens Jacksonville Armada vs. Charleston Battery FC Cincinnati vs. Louisville City FC Reading United AC vs. Harrisburg City Islanders North Carolina FC vs. Charlotte Independence Miami FC vs. Tampa Bay Rowdies Chicago FC United vs. Christos FC Tulsa Roughnecks vs. San Antonio FC Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC vs. Oklahoma City Energy FC Phoenix Rising vs. San Francisco Deltas Los Angeles Wolves vs. Orange County FC Sacramento Republic FC vs. Reno 1868 FC
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May 31, 2017 23:06
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They probably are, but thecup.us is kind of rudderless now so I'd have to find the links.
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Jun 13, 2017 17:02
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whypick1 posted:Orlando just lost to Miami FC 3-1, so there's upset #2. God is great.
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Jun 15, 2017 02:39
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Round of 16 draw is tomorrow at 11AM Eastern on Facebook.
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Jun 15, 2017 06:10
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Cincinnati/Chicago will be broadcast on ESPN2.
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Jun 24, 2017 00:37
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Congrats to Toronto for winning the Canadian Championship and a disappointing exit in the CCL next year!
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Jun 28, 2017 02:53
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whypick1 posted:Nationally televised game you say? Getting there!
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Jun 29, 2017 03:25
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It's a game a night this week for the quarterfinals! Tonight San Jose vs. Los Angeles - 10:30PM EST Tuesday Sporting Kansas City vs. Dallas - 8:30PM EST Wednesday Miami vs. Cincinnati - 7:30PM EST Thursday New England vs. RBNY - 7:30PM EST
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Jul 10, 2017 17:30
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FCC and RBNY, who chokes last?
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Aug 16, 2017 03:21
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I guess I'm for the energy drinks.
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Sep 21, 2017 02:29
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