U.S. Soccer announces launch of Arthur M. Blank Crest Cup for women
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 14, 2026, 1:01 PM
Last updated Oct 14, 2026
U.S. Soccer has introduced the Arthur M. Blank Crest Cup, a new national tournament for women's soccer clubs across various divisions, aimed at promoting competition for a championship. The competition will feature over $1.5 million in prize money, the largest amount for a women's domestic event. It mirrors the historic Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, inviting participation from lower-division and amateur clubs. U.S. Soccer President Cindy Parlow Cone emphasized the aspiration to enhance women's amateur leagues and create opportunities through this tournament. The launch date remains undecided as U.S. Soccer will collaborate with stakeholders to finalize plans that respect existing league schedules.
- •Tournament named after Arthur Blank, owner of Atlanta City FC.
- •Designed to increase national exposure for lower-division teams.
- •Prize pool exceeds $1.5 million, largest in women's soccer.
- •Pathway to Concacaf W Champions Cup included.
- •Cooperation with existing leagues will be essential for scheduling.
- 1:01 PMYahoo Sports — U.S. Soccer launches Arthur M. Blank Crest Cup, women’s soccer’s equivalent to U.S. Open Cup
"U.S. Soccer will launch a new national tournament that brings together women’s soccer clubs from different divisions nationwide to compete for a single championship, the federation announced Wednesday. The prize pool will exceed $1.5 million, the biggest in a domestic competition on the women’s side. The Arthur M. Blank Crest Cup will effectively serve as women’s soccer’s equivalent to the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, a 112-year-old men’s tournament that brings together professional and amateur clu
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