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Elite Players conclude training at Men's National Camp
Elite Player Program to decide National Team player pool
ONTARIO, California (June 30, 2008) – Despite temperatures in the triple digits in Southern California, “the players have been extraordinary throughout the practices” said Aleks Mihailovic, Head Coach of the USASA Men’s National Team.
Elite Player Program Camp kicks off June 28
Three years ago, the original USASA Elite Player National Camp took place at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California. This year, the Camp is facing a slight change as the program was reformatted at the beginning of 2008.
Bowling Green to host Region II Cups Finals
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (June 27, 2008) - Region II Cups Finals will gather over thirty women’s and men’s teams throughout the weekend of June 27-29, 2008. The championship, being held at Lovers Lane Park in Bowling Green, Kentucky, will determine champions in the Under 23, Amateur, Over 30, and Open (only women’s) competitions.
Region I Cups Finals Recap
Find out who is going to the National Finals
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (June 23, 2008) - Region I Cups qualifying came to a close on Sunday, June 22, as the Men’s and Women’s Open, Amateur and Over 30 finals were held at German Hungarian United Club, Oakford, Pennsylvania. Champions advance to the USASA National Finals to take place in Seattle on August 7-10.
Hollywood United Stopped at Second Round
2008 U.S. Open Cup
 Zach Scott scored off a corner kick in the 3rd minute to set the tone, and Sebastien Le Toux scored four straight goals as the Seattle Sounders routed USASA’s Hollywood United 6-0 at the Starfire Sports Complex in Tukwila, WA.
Hollywood United (Region IV) was the only one of the eight USASA teams to win in the first round, seeing off the Portland Timbers 3-2, but was never in this match. Continue...
Brandon Flames crowned Under 23 Cup Champions
Region III results
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (June 23, 2008) - Region III Under 23 Cup was held at Georgia Soccer Park, GA, on June 20-22. With the completion of this division, the region has officially concluded its Men’s and Women’s rounds of qualification for the year of 2008.
US Open Cup First Round Results
Hollywood United (USASA) stuns Timbers (USL) 3-2
 PORTLAND, OR -- Two penalty kick goals by former Timbers forward Matt Taylor lifted Hollywood United of the U.S. Adult Soccer Association to a 3-2 win over the Portland Timbers at PGE Park on Tuesday to eliminate the Timbers from the 2008 U.S. Open Cup.
Real late finish - Monarchs slip past Freedoms
The Real Maryland Monarchs (USL) survived the NY Pancyprian Freedoms (USASA) upset bid with two late goals, one in normal time and the other in extra time, after New York were reduced to ten men for a 3-2 first round win. Continue...
Hollywood United to Play Seattle Sounders on June 24
U.S. Open Cup Second Round Schedule
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (June 23, 2008) - After Hollywood United FC defeated the Portland Timbers of the USL First Division in the first round of the 2008 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, the USASA’s Region IV team is scheduled to kick off the second round, this time facing the Seattle Sounders (USL First Division) on Tuesday, June 24.
Region III - Under 23 Cup Finals to be held in Georgia
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (June 20, 2008) - Region III Men’s Under 23 Cup kicks off on June 20 and runs through Sunday, June 22, with participating teams from Florida, Georgia, Texas, and South Carolina. The regional tournament will take place at Georgia Soccer Park in East Point, GA. The winner will represent Region III at the National Cups Finals in August.
Region I Cups Finals Set for June 22
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (June 20, 2008) - On Sunday, June 22, Region I Cups Finals will be held at United German Hungarian Club, Oakford, Pennsylvania. Ten teams including men’s and women’s will travel to northern Philadelphia to play the regional tournament which is available in the Open, Amateur, and Over 30 divisions.
Minnesota Elite Soccer Player suffers of a stroke while getting ready for game
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (June 18, 2008) - As Jennifer was preparing to play in a Women’s League soccer game on Monday, June 16, she collapsed as she stood up after putting on her soccer cleats.
RWB Adria Shocks AAC Eagles 6-2
Region II crowns Open Cup Champions
 INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (June 16, 2008) - It was a shocking win for RWB Adria after claiming the title over AAC Eagles with a 6-2 win (OT) on Saturday, June 14. The two Illinois teams met up at Chicago Academy Field to fight for the Region II Open Cup. RWB Adria advances to the USASA National Cups Finals being held in August, representing Region II.
Region II to Determine Open Cup Champion
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (June 13, 2008) - The final game between AAC Eagles and RWB Adria of the Region II Men’s Open Cup kicks off on Saturday, June 14. The rivals, both from the Chicago area, are slated for a 1:00 PM (C.T.) match at Chicago Academy Field, Chicago, IL. The team with the highest score advances to the National Finals.
Monarchs, Freedoms close out 1st round tonight
Postponed match begins at 8:00 p.m.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (June 13, 2008) - Tuesday night’s only postponed match is scheduled to be played tonight at the Maryland Soccerplex in the town of Boyds. The New York Pancyprian Freedoms, qualifiers out of Region I of the USASA, will square off with the hosts, the Real Maryland Monarchs of the USL Second Division. Continue...
Third Round U.S. Open Cup Possible Pairings Announced
CHICAGO (June 12, 2008) — U.S. Soccer has announced the third round possible pairings for the 2008 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. Results from the second round of play on June 24 will determine the potential matchups and venues for the third round to take place on July 1.
National Cups-Regions I & IV
Weekend action recap
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (June 9, 2008) - After the results of the Men’s Over 30 semifinals held on Sunday, June 8, two teams have officially advanced to the Region I finals to be played on June 22 at the United German Hungarian Club. Champions will represent Region I at the National Cups Finals in Seattle.
USASA Hall of Fame Induction set for October 2008
 INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (June 6, 2008) - The United States Adult Soccer Association (USASA), the governing body of adult soccer in the U.S., is pleased to announce the individuals selected to the USASA Hall of Fame, Class of 2008.
The honorees will be inducted during the USASA Mid-Year Meeting to be held in San Antonio, Texas at an evening dinner ceremony on Friday, October 10, 2008.
Wait is not too long for National Cups Finals
 INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (June 6, 2008) - USASA’s National Cups Finals is fast approaching, as regional rounds of qualification are in the process of being completed. The prestigious USASA National Championship will be held at Starfire Sports Complex, Seattle, WA on August 7-10, 2008. Under 23, Amateur, Open and Over 30 divisions are available for both Men’s and Women’s at the Finals.
Mark your Calendar, USASA's Mid Year Meeting is almost here!
 INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (June 6, 2008) - The United States Adult Soccer Association has set a date for its Mid Year Meeting and Workshops.
Save the date, as the national event will be held at the facilities of Marriott River Walk in historic San Antonio, Texas on October 9-12, 2008.
Meet the USASA: ASC New Stars, Boston Olympiakos, AAC Eagles & Clearwater F.C.
The Aria Soccer Club New Stars are the second participant from USASA’s Region III in this year’s U.S. Open Cup, but shouldn’t be seen as a neophyte to high-level soccer.
Meet the USASA: Hollywood United
 Hollywood United has a lot of soccer people buzzing about the USASA and the U.S. Open Cup.
However, what started as “more of a social club, than a full-fledged club,” according to Los Angeles Galaxy team president Alexi Lalas, is now out to win silverware, and the Dewar Trophy is one that they would like to add their name to. continue...
Meet the USASA: New York Pancyprian Freedoms
Three-time champs have a rich Open Cup tradition
The New York Pancyprian Freedoms are no strangers to the U.S. Open Cup.
The USASA Region I finalists are a storied club with origins dating back to the mid 1970s and have qualified, or have attempted to qualify for the Open Cup every year of their existence, according to general manager George Halkidis. Continue.
Meet the USASA: RWB Adria
Region II club from Chicago adds veterans Howes, Steenkamp
Looking back on his team’s 4-1 loss to the Carolina RailHawks of the USL First Division in the first round of the U.S. Open Cup last year, RWB Adria coach Minos Vlamakis realized one big thing.
"It kind of showed me that it’s good to gave some guys that have a little more experience," Vlamakis said. Continue.
Meet the USASA: Arizona Sahuaros
Region IV champions making fourth Open Cup appearance
 By Josh Hakala, Creator/Senior Editor - www.usopencup.com.
The Arizona Sahuaros have the unique distinction of qualifying for the Open Cup as a pro team.
Second Round Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup possible pairings Announced
CHICAGO (June 6, 2008) — U.S. Soccer has announced the second round possible pairings for the 2008 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. Results from the first round of play on June 10 will determine the potential matchups and venues for the second round to take place on June 24.
German Hungarians end Cup run
Amateur Cup Region I
Oakford, PA (June 3, 2008) - In the Amateur Cup Region I Semifinal, the German Hungarians were defeated by the Baltimore Colts 5-0 in Baltimore.
Jon Ports scored three goals while Bill Whittington had two for the Colts who will play in the Region I Final at the United German Hungarian Club in Oakford, PA.
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