Jacksonville Armada FC Make Their Return To The U.S. Open Cup

JACKSONVILLE, FL - Jacksonville Armada Football Club is proud to announce their return to the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, the oldest ongoing national soccer competition in the country. The Armada will be competing in the tournament for the first time in five years and are eager to showcase their talent on a national stage. Jacksonville's first match in the U.S. Open Cup will take place Thursday, March 23rd when they host longtime instate rival Miami United FC. Tickets and location for the event will be announced on a later date in the coming weeks.

The Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, named after the late American soccer pioneer, is a knockout-style competition open to all amateur and professional soccer teams in the United States. The tournament has a rich history, dating back to 1914, and provides lower-division teams the chance to compete against professional clubs. The Jacksonville Armada have competed in the tournament a total of four times, reaching the fourth round on two occasions

The Armada, who currently compete in the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL), are determined to make a deep run in the tournament and represent their city with pride. “Being away from the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup for the last five years not only is it exciting to compete at this level again, but even more so against an old rival club,” said Armada Head Coach, Tommy Krizonovic. “We look forward to the match with Miami United and can’t wait to be back in action. It is a great opportunity for our players to showcase their talent on a different platform and bring our community back together again for some quality soccer.”

For more information on the Jacksonville Armada and their upcoming matches, visit our website at www.jacksonvillearmada.com and follow us on social media @jaxarmada.