Headlines: U.S. Open Cup Quarterfinal Preview

TheCup.US:

The Final Four for the 2026 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup will be determined with two games each on May 19 and 20. Two clubs, New York City FC and St. Louis CITY SC are vying for their first ever Semifinal appearances, while the remaining six teams have a total of 15 appearances between them. This marks the second year in a row, and the fourth time in the Modern Era (1995-present) that the US Open Cup Quarterfinals have been an all-MLS affair.

Quote Unquote: Cara Stadler

"I think maybe in 10 years when I have nothing else to do, I’m going to try to find a way to make (wild) venison legalized in this state. Why can’t we use a product here that is delicious and that is overpopulated, and turn it into a means of income for people?"

- Maine chef and inaugural America's Culinary Cup winner Cara Stadler in a 2015 Portland Press Herald interview.

IPS 365: Sunday, May 18 (Day No. 149)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(This is a day-to-day look at being the founder and managing partner of the Ivory Pine Syndicate, a Maine-based horse racing partnership.)

• Bought carrot cake and carrots for Crimson Pine's 5th birthday
• Talked with co-owner and trainer
• Picked up purse check from co-owner
• Visited Crimson Pine and Tayra at Norton Farm
• Handicapped and watched races at Plainridge Park
• E-mailed partner update to Crimson Pine partners

RSC 365: Monday, May 18 (Day No. 351)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(A day-to-day look at being the chairman and a co-owner of the Rosevelt Soccer Club, a soccer club based in Gorham, Maine.)

• Texted with a member about a phone call
• Texted with a coach about Presidents Cup logistics
• Updated results tracker
• Updated Positive Developmental Experiences (PDE) graphic
• Updated results tracker
• Updated Positive Developmental Experiences (PDE) graphic
• Researched another club
• Confirmed design proof with apparel vendor
• E-mailed with coach about roster logistics
• Reviewed game schedules
• Reviewed responses in member feedback survey
• Reviewed NECSL schedules
• Talked with a member about the 2026-2027 season
• Created and scheduled a social media post about our annual Member Feedback Survey
• Tried calling a coach about MSPL logistics
• Texted with coaches and a director about Presidents Cup logistics
• Talked with a director about Presidents Cup logistics

Road to the NHC: Monday, May 18 (Day No. 59)

                                                        

(This series will feature practice mythical $2 Win and $2 Place wagers each day at Throughbred race tracks.)

Bankroll: $108.82

Win Wagers: N/A

Place Wagers: N/A

Win %: 15% (6/40)

Place %: 40% (16/40)    

Countdown: Tuesday, May 19, 2026

 

Tally: Monday, May 18, 2026