2023 National Amateur Cup
The 2023 National Amateur Cup is the 99th 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 fifth edition of the tournament to award its champion a spot in the U.S. Open Cup.
Country | United States |
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Teams | TBD |
Matches played | 13 |
Goals scored | 63 (4.85 per match) |
← 2022 2024 → |
Bavarian United SC 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
Nine state associations in USASA Region I sent representatives to the tournament for the Fritz Marth Amateur Cup.[1] The final of the regional tournament will take place on June 17 at the Ukrainian American Sports Center in North Wales, Pennsylvania.
First round
April 2 | West Chester United SC ![]() | 4–0 | ![]() | West Chester, Pennsylvania |
2:00 PM (EDT) |
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Report | Stadium: Delacy Soccer Park |
Bracket
Home teams listed on top of bracket
Quarterfinals April 23 | Semifinals May 21 | Final June 17 | ||||||||||||
PA | West Chester United SC | 1 | ||||||||||||
MD | Sure Sports FC | 4 | ||||||||||||
MD | Sure Sports FC | |||||||||||||
South | ||||||||||||||
VA | Northern Virginia FC | |||||||||||||
VA | Northern Virginia FC | 8 | ||||||||||||
PA | Appalachia Steel FC | 2 | ||||||||||||
CT | Newtown Pride FC | 3 | ||||||||||||
NY | Pancyprian-Freedoms | 2 | ||||||||||||
CT | Newtown Pride FC | |||||||||||||
North | ||||||||||||||
MA | GPS Omens | |||||||||||||
MA | GPS Omens | FF | ||||||||||||
NJ | Jackson Lions FC |
Bold = winner
* = after extra time, ( ) = penalty shootout score, FF = forfeit
Region II
In total, 20 teams across eight states signed up to compete in the tournament for the Bill Davey Amateur Cup[2] The Midwest Premier League (MWPL) is the most represented league in the region with nine teams participating, followed by the Wisconsin Soccer Leagues (WSL) with five teams. Illinois is the most represented state in the tournament with eight teams taking part. Dakota Young Stars FC, a WSL team, is listed on the Region II website as a Wisconsin team. However, the team is based out of Sioux Falls, South Dakota and is listed as such on this page.[3]
Four of the participating teams received byes into the Quarterfinals of the competition. This included the 2022 divisional champions from the MWPL (Inter Detroit, Bavarian United SC, and best runner-up RWB Adria replacing the not competing Ajax St. Louis) and Ohio Valley Premier League (Fort Wayne Sports Club - 1927 SC).[4]
Teams win $300 for every knockout round game they win. An additional prize of $1,000 is awarded to the regional champion. The final of the regional tournament is scheduled to take place on July 8. The location of the match as not been announced at this time.
Bracket
Home teams listed on top of bracket
First Round By April 22 | Round of 16 By May 13 | ||||||||
IL | Steel City FC | 2(2) | |||||||
IL | Schwaben AC | 2(4) | |||||||
IL | Schwaben AC | 1 | |||||||
IL | Czarni Jaslo Chicago | 2 | |||||||
IL | Czarni Jaslo Chicago | 7 | |||||||
IL | Talara FC | 0 |
Bold = winner
* = after extra time, ( ) = penalty shootout score
Home teams listed on top of bracket
First Round By April 22 | Round of 16 By May 13 | ||||||||
MI | Teranga Lions | 2 | |||||||
OH | Valhalla FC | 3 | |||||||
OH | Valhalla FC | ||||||||
KS | FC Porto of Kansas | ||||||||
KS | FC Porto of Kansas | 3 | |||||||
KS | Focus FC | 1 |
Bold = winner
* = after extra time, ( ) = penalty shootout score
Home teams listed on top of bracket
First Round By April 22 | Round of 16 By May 13 | ||||||||
WI | Bateaux FC | 3 | |||||||
WI | Honduras FC Majors | 4 | |||||||
WI | Honduras FC Majors | 1 | |||||||
MN | Vlora FC | 0 | |||||||
MN | Vlora FC | FF | |||||||
SD | Dakota Young Stars FC |
Bold = winner
* = after extra time, ( ) = penalty shootout score, FF = forfeit
Home teams listed on top of bracket
First Round By April 22 | Round of 16 By May 13 | ||||||||
WI | United Serbians SC | 2 | |||||||
IL | Chicago House AC | 1 | |||||||
WI | United Serbians SC | ||||||||
IL | Edgewater Castle FC | ||||||||
IL | Edgewater Castle FC | 4 | |||||||
IL | NK Armada Chicago | 1 |
Bold = winner
* = after extra time, ( ) = penalty shootout score
Home teams listed on top of bracket
Quarterfinals By June 3 | Semifinals By June 24 | Final July 28 | ||||||||||||
IL | RWB Adria | |||||||||||||
IL | Czarni Jaslo Chicago | |||||||||||||
IL | ||||||||||||||
IN | Fort Wayne Sport Club | |||||||||||||
WI | Bavarian United SC | |||||||||||||
WI | Honduras FC Majors | |||||||||||||
WI | ||||||||||||||
MI | Inter Detroit | |||||||||||||
Bold = winner
* = after extra time, ( ) = penalty shootout score
Region III
Details regarding the USASA Region III tournament, including the number of teams competing, have not been finalized.
Region IV
Details regarding the USASA Region IV tournament, including the number of teams competing, have not been finalized. Registration is currently open for amateur teams within the 14 state associations within USASA Region IV.[5] Teams from the National Premier Soccer League, US Club Soccer, American Youth Soccer Organization, and Elite Development Program (EDP) may also enter if certain criteria are met.
Teams win $300 for every knockout round game they win. An additional prize of $1,000 goes to the regional champion.
The final of the regional tournament is scheduled to take place in July. The location of the match as not been announced at this time.
National Amateur Cup Finals
The national finals are scheduled to be held between August 5 and 6. The location and final prize money amount of the tournament has not been announced.
References
- "Region I Cups". www.usadultsoccer.com. USASA Region I. Retrieved March 7, 2023.
- "Region II Amateur Cup". www.usadultsoccer.com. USASA Region II. Retrieved March 7, 2023.
- "About Us". Dakota Young Stars FC. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
- "Tweet". Twitter. Patrick Hodgins. March 28, 2023. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
- "2023 REGION IV AMATEUR CUP QUALIFIERS". USASA Region UV. Retrieved April 3, 2023.