Before the Pros: How Amateurs Built American Soccer
From college kicking games in the 1860s to thread-mill teams, St. Louis parish clubs and the founding of a national federation, the American game was built by people who mostly played for love, not pay.
How an amateur club reaches the U.S. Open Cup
Eligibility, byes, the four-round road and what to watch. Updated for the 2027 tournament.
