The 2026 National Amateur Cup has had another bump in the road. Following their 4-1 win over RKC Third Coast in Round 1 of the USASA Region II (Midwest) Amateur Cup, Chicago House AC (IL) has been disqualified from the tournament. The team fielded an ineligible player in their match. A statement was provided to TheCup.us by the United States Adult Soccer Association (usadultsoccer). “A decision was made to disqualify Chicago House for using an ineligible player in their last game against RKC Third Coast. Chicago House has appealed that decision. The #USASA Appeals Committee will rule on the appeal as soon as practicable,” USASA Executive Director Bruce Bode told TheCup.us. “We will work to disrupt the game schedule as little as possible.” chicagohouse_ac has appealed, meaning mnblizzardfc awaits either #CHAC or rkcthirdcoast. Full article on our website.