Bootleggers AC is all set to represent OVPL in the 2026 U.S. Open Cup Qualifying.

Bootleggers AC is all set to represent OVPL in the 2026 U.S. Open Cup Qualifying. 

Next month, we kick off the journey towards the 111th Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, and right now, all eyes are on one club: Bootleggers AC.

A whopping 146 amateur teams from all over the country will enter the Open Division Qualifying, each one hoping to make their mark in U.S. Soccer history. Bootleggers AC is the only team from the Ohio Valley Premier League that gets to wave our league's flag on the national stage.

For teams like Bootleggers AC, the U.S. Open Cup isn’t just any tournament. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime chance. It’s their moment to face off against the best, to shine a light on their community, and to show everyone that OVPL teams can hold their own against anyone.

The U.S. Open Cup is the oldest national soccer competition still going strong in the U.S., dating all the way back to 1914. It’s always been the place where amateur and semi-pro teams get a shot to play alongside the big names in Major League Soccer. Every year, the Cup brings surprises, amazing underdog stories, and unforgettable moments—and Bootleggers AC is ready to write its own chapter in history.

As the qualifiers get rolling, we’ll keep a close eye on Bootleggers AC's adventure. They carry not just their club’s pride but also the dreams of the whole OVPL community.

Stay tuned for match details, updates, and ways to cheer on Bootleggers AC as they aim for the 2026 U.S. Open Cup.

This is more than a game. This is the Cup.

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