What is the Open Cup?
Officially known as the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup, the Open Cup is the only tournament in US soccer open to every men's club in the country. from "bullshit pub teams" (don't blame me, that's what Denver's Harpo's
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The League Two Playoff Structure is here
Across the league’s four conferences, 35 teams will qualify for the playoffs kicking off in mid-July. All 20 division winners will automatically qualify for the single-elimination tournament; 14 division runners up and one third-place club will earn the remaining spots. That gives the teams of the Heartland two shots
Partly Sol-d in Siouxland
The Sioux City, IA-based WPSL Division II club Sioux City Sol has announced a new ownership structure. We sat down with Jackie Martinez to find out more.
The Amateur Cup is back for 2026
The USASA Amateur Cup is back for Region II. The winners of the men's regional tournaments ultimately play each other for a national trophy and a spot in the 2027 US Open Cup. The women's tournament has not yet been drawn. The first round sees Bavarian
I-29 Gets Busy With WPSL Division II Traffic
WPSL Division II is the developmental division of the largest women's soccer league in the world. This season sees Dakota Fusion join Sioux City Sol in the league in our region.
Blizzard blows hot and cold in home opening weekend
Minnesota Blizzard returned home after a 6-game road trip, but could not change the momentum.
MASL2: Omaha Kings 10-4 MN Blizzard
Omaha Kings pulled away from Minnesota Blizzard to record a third-straight win in MASL2.
MASL2: Indoors for the Winter
Explaining indoor soccer ahead of coverage of MN Blizzard in Omaha in MASL2.
Northland Sports Management emerges from the big lake
Northland Sports Management has taken over general management at Duluth FC and Superior City FC in the Twin Ports region of the Upper Midwest.
UPSL Women to institute promotion and relegation in the Midwest West Conference
For the first time in the league's history, UPSL Women will operate promotion and relegation, beginning this upcoming season with the Midwest West Conference. UPSL has established an alternative home for competitive amateur soccer, stepping in for the more established WPSL and (in other regions) UWS, and this
Midseason ICYMI: WSL Football enters the chat, Blackburn declines the invite
In July, WSL Football took over management of the top two tiers of English football's pyramid, with the stated intention of making both divisions fully professional. It is somewhat disconcerting that the first announcement following that announcement, was Blackburn Rovers (who narrowly escaped relegation from the second division
Inspiration on the Isthmus - Rally Madison FC begins life in USL W this Summer
The first steps for professional women's soccer in Madison will be made by a pre-professional side with a roster which will "reflect a lot of home grown talent from Wisconsin that has either hasn't had the opportunity to play pre-professionally previously or traveled to do so.", according to newly n
The League for Clubs announces true semi-professional men's league for 2027
The League for Clubs (TLfC) has announced today its intentions to launch a new league that will aim to bridge the gap between amateur and professional soccer in the United States. It is the latest attempt to launch a full-season amateur league, following in the footsteps of NISA Nation and
Progress With Unity: A fan's perspective of a WSL match
Tim Abbott travelled to Manchester United v Aston Villa in Leigh, here are his takeaways.
WPSL Championships Review
The WPSL Post Season comes to a close in the sweltering heat of Oklahoma.
Lightning Strikes Twice To Knock Out The Outlaws
NPSL Midwest Regional Playoffs - Michigan Rangers FC 3-2 Siouxland United FC The ninth-best team in the NPSL this season, Central States Conference winners Michigan Rangers, hosted the nineteenth, Siouxland United, out of the North. The road team recovered from a defeat to Duluth FC at the end of the