Following are the results of the 1996 National Amateur Cup, the annual amateur cup held by the United States Adult Soccer Association.
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Final
MVP: Matthew Ferry (Iberia) Lineups: Iberia S.C.– Walter Tombini, Walter Gill, Matthew Ferry, Moataz El-Said, Sean Roach, Elias Christian, David Hayes, Andrew Zamora, James Kelley, Orjan Hutt, Dan Daugherty. Dallas Speed– Jason Phillips, Brett Duarte, Jeff Wagner, Steven Jay, Ivan Polic, Patrick Fraley, Jason Walls, Scott Cramford, Michael Reasheres, Heath Danford, Michael Curtis.
Men's Over 30 Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Final
MVP: Stephen Petosky (Greek Americans) Lineups: Greek Americans– Aram Kardzair, Jan Elberse, Erik Jensen, Dan McNevin, Glen Van Shaatum, John Brooks, Derek Van Rheenen, Mike Nieto, Stephen Petuskey, Todd Brockman, Steve Mauer, Ronnie Morris, Mike Twellman, Eric Visser, Michael Delanay, Matthew McPhee. Kutis O-30– Patrick Baker, Terry Brown, Jeff Cacciatore, Mark Fredrickson, Tony Glavin, Tom Groark, Tom Hayes, John Hayes, Jimmy Kavanaugh, Tim Louchman, Rick Reiner.
Women's Open Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Finals
Women's Amateur Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Final
MVP: Michelle Demko (Soccer Academy) Lineups: Soccer Academy– Megan McCarthy, Jill Ellis, Laura Kerrigan, Randy Goldblatt, Jeanny McMahon, Keri Dzczkanica, Nancy Rahrman, Jeanny Smith, Trisha Tagliaferro, Michelle Demko, Cindy Kunihiro, Peggy McCarthy, Betsy Andersen, M. Hoefler. J.B. Marine– Lisa Berra, Sara Burkett, Tory Dolan, Tracy Grose, Erin Grimsley, Ann Kerber, Michell McCarthy, Lindsey Roetar, Emily Stevens, Harper Mance, Liz Latown, Kristin Bocker, Stephanie Kraay, Susan Kraegen.
Women's Over–30 Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Final
MVP: Sandy Rex (TBA Soccer) Lineups: TBA Soccer Association– Coleen O'Day, Pam Cornell, Kim Crabbe, Ann Germain, Lisa Gmitter, Helen Norton, Emily Pickering, Sandy Rex, Sibyl Tilson, Williamson. St. Louis Kickers– Terry Long, Margaret Ashley, Patrice Kelley, Theresa Beck, Jaqueline Leach, Mary Wilmering, Christi Nilica, Jo Marie Hughes, Dianna Brokaw, Linda Becker, Patty Stipper, Neen Kelley.
U.S. Open Cup Qualifying The winners of each region are entered into the First round proper of the U.S. Open Cup.
Region I
Region II
Region III
Region IV
George F. Donnelly Cup Tournament took place from November 29–December 1 at Brian Piccolo Park in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. The following state select teams were represented: Men– (Region I) Eastern Pennsylvania, (Region II) Minnesota, (Region III) Florida, (Region IV) California-North. Women– (Region I) Eastern New York, (Region II) Southern Ohio, (Region III) Florida, (Region IV) Oregon.
Men's Tournament
Champion: California North MVP: Phil Karn (Eastern Pennsylvania)
Women's Tournament
Champion: Eastern New York Women's MVP: Noelle Meeke (Eastern New York)Lewis, Michael (December 3, 1996). "Soccer". Daily News, p.65 col.3
U.S. Soccer Festival The tournament took place at the Retama Polo Center in San Antonio, TX from August 4–10."Locally". (July 7, 1996). Spokesman–Review, p.C2 col.2
Men's Tournament
Fifth place
Third place
Final
Champions: South Roster: Goalkeepers — Jon Busch, Gabriel Wolf; Defenders — Todd Denault, Rob Heald, Damon Hughes, John Mulrooney; Midfielders — Josh Campbell. Sergio Jaramillo, Chad Leeper, Mike Meckleberg, Richard Mulrooney, Ross Paule, Doug Schenkel; Forwards—Gary Gilmore, Allen Kozic, Juan Carlos Mendoza.
Women's Tournament
Final
Champions: West Roster: Erin Fahey, Kimberly Stiles, Jody Payne, Heather Aldama, Tari Beck, Melissa Ribaudo, Jennca Johnson, Robyn Bretzing, Jennifer Agao, Laurie Hegedorn, Tara Bilanski, Rita Hermiz, Becky Hogan, Lisa Busch, Michelle Voiland.
See also 1996 U.S. Open Cup
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