Duluth FC has officially been named as the only club in the NPSL to enter into the U.S. Open Cup’s 106th edition, to be played in 2019. The club find themselves in their second year of USOC action after reaching the NPSL’s National Semi-Finals and winning the NPSL’s Midwest Regional Title. That semi-final appearance ended in a 3-0 loss to Miami FC 2, the reserve squad for the former-NASL side which also featured first team players.
Duluth FC’s inclusion in the cup will mean Minnesota has two representatives in the USOC, the other of course being Minnesota United, who are automatically qualified by being an MLS club.