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The 2024 Region II Amateur Cup was the regional qualifier tournament, with the winner going on to play in the 2024 National Amateur Cup.

In total, 24 teams across seven state associations in USASA Region II and the National Premier Soccer League sent representatives to the tournament for the Bill Davey Amateur Cup. [1] The Midwest Premier League is the most represented league in the region with ten teams participating. Illinois is the most represented state in the tournament with ten teams taking part. FC Milwaukee Torrent won the cup, defeating Bavarian United SC in extra time in the final.

The final of the regional tournament is scheduled to take place on June 25. No neutral venue is being used and the game is being hosted by regional finalist FC Milwaukee Torrent at Hart Park in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.

Teams win $300 for every knockout round game they win. An additional prize of $1,000 is awarded to the regional champion.

Note: Separate draws were held for rounds 1 and 2, as well as Round 3, the Quarterfinals, Semifinals and Final. Following Round 2, USASA conducted a draw and set the remainder of the bracket.

Bracket

Bracket

Home teams listed on top of bracket

Round 1
Apr. 14–20
Round 2
Apr. 14–May 5
Round 3
May 11–20
Quarterfinals
May 28–June 2
Semifinals
June 9–16
Final
June 25
WIBateaux FC0
WI Green Bay Glory3
WI Green Bay Glory0
MNVlora FC1
MNVlora FCFF
KSFOCUS FC [c]
IL RWB Adria1
MNVlora FC4
MNVlora FC0
WI FC Milwaukee Torrent1
ILCzarni Jaslo Chicago2
IL Steel City FC1
ILCzarni Jaslo Chicago1
IL Chicago House AC3
WIUnited Serbian SC2
ILUnited FC1IL Chicago House AC6
WI FC Milwaukee Torrent6
WIUnited Serbian SC3
IL Chicago House AC1
WI FC Milwaukee Torrent1*
WI Bavarian United SC0
ILSAC Wisla Chicago5*
WIHonduras FC Majors [a]ILCKS Warta SC4
ILSAC Wisla Chicago1
ILSAC Wisla ChicagoFF
ILWisloka Chicago3*
ILWisloka Chicago2
ILKICS FC Talara0ILEdgewater Castle FC1
WI Bavarian United SC2
ILWisloka Chicago4
ILWisloka Chicago0
WI Bavarian United SC7*
OH Akron City FC5
MIInter Detroit0
MI Michigan Stars Semi Pro U23FFMI Michigan Stars Semi Pro U233
MI Michigan Stars Semi Pro U230
MITeranga Simbas [b]
INNorthern Indiana FC2
OHValhalla FC2
INNorthern Indiana FC3
OH Akron City FC4*
INNorthern Indiana FC2

Bold = winner
* = after extra time, ( ) = penalty shootout score, FF = forfeit

  1. ^ Honduras FC Majors withdrew due to player availability and injuries. [2]
  2. ^ Teranga Simbas became ineligible for the tournament after losing their USASA affiliation. [3] [4]
  3. ^ FOCUS FC forfeited due to player availablity. [5]

References

  1. ^ "Region II Amateur Cup". www.usadultsoccer.com. Retrieved 13 February 2024.
  2. ^ @usopencup (April 20, 2024). "In the final Round 1 match, SAC Wisla Chicago (IL) advanced past hosts Honduras FC Majors (WI)" ( Tweet) – via Twitter.
  3. ^ @usopencup (April 20, 2024). "In Round 1, Michigan Stars Semi Pro U23 (MI) advanced past Teranga Simbas (aka Teranga Lions) (MI)" ( Tweet) – via Twitter.
  4. ^ @usopencup (April 22, 2024). "Teranga Simbas became ineligible due to being kicked out of the Michigan Premier Soccer League for outstanding issues" ( Tweet) – via Twitter.
  5. ^ @usopencup (April 20, 2024). "Lastly, Vlora FC (MN) advanced past FOCUS FC (KS) in the only Round 2 match of the weekend" ( Tweet) – via Twitter.