U.S. Open Cup confirms increase in prize money ahead of 2025 tournament 💰 | OneFootball

The U.S. Open Cup is set to begin this week as the preliminary rounds of the United States' oldest footballing competition gets underway.

The tournament has undergone a number of changes in recent, some of which fans have perceived as regressive steps, such as a handful of MLS clubs pulling out of the competition.

Yet ahead of the 2025 edition of the tournament, there has been some positive news regarding the competition's prize money.

For the first time in it's history, U.S. Soccer has confirmed a $1 million 'purse' for the competition, double the amount of prize money on offer in 2024.

This year’s winner will receive $600,000 in earnings, while the runner-up prize will increase to $250,000. Meanwhile, the highest finishers in Division II, Division III and the Open Division will all receive $50,000.

“This year’s increased purse shows U.S. Soccer’s commitment to continue to build enthusiasm and interest around the Open Cup as we head into the 110th playing of the tournament,” said U.S. Soccer Chief Commercial Officer David Wright.

“With teams beginning play this week, this year’s tournament is shaping up to be a thriller and U.S. Soccer celebrates all the clubs competing for the top prize.”

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