The 2018

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was the sixth edition of the

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's (USASA) tournament whose winner is recognized with the title of U.S. National Amateur Champions.

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(PDL) side

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successfully defended their title.

Host selection

Veterans Memorial Stadium in

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was selected as the host venue for the tournament.

Teams

Qualification

The tournament featured the 2017 PDL champion

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, the 2017 National Professional Soccer League (NPSL) champion

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, the 2017 USASA

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winner Lansdowne Bhoys FC and the defending Steinbrecher Cup winner

Draw and schedule

The draw to determine semifinal matchups took place on March 23, 2018 at

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. The Lansdowne Bhoys FC drew the Charlotte Eagles in the first semifinal, and the Michigan Bucks were matched against the Elm City Express in the second semifinal. The semifinal matches were scheduled to take place on June 1, followed by the third-place and final matches on June 2.

Matches

Bracket

* = after extra time

Semifinals

Third-Place Match

Final

References

External links

Official USASA website
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