2018 Hank Steinbrecher Cup

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| title = Hank Steinbrecher Cup

| year = 2018

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| country = United States of America

| dates = June 1 – 2, 2018

| num_teams = 4

| defending champions = Michigan Bucks

| champions = Michigan Bucks (2nd title)

| runner-up = Charlotte Eagles

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| matches = 4

| goals = 15

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| prevseason = 2017

| nextseason = 2019

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The 2018 Hank Steinbrecher Cup was the sixth edition of the United States Adult Soccer Association's (USASA) tournament whose winner is recognized with the title of U.S. National Amateur Champions.

Premier Development League (PDL) side Michigan Bucks successfully defended their title.{{cite web|url=http://www.usadultsoccer.com/page/show/1552956-hank-steinbrecher-cup-2018 |title=Hank Steibrecher Cup 2018|website=United States Adult Soccer Association|access-date=August 19, 2018}}{{cite web|url=https://www.flintcitybucks.com/news_article/show/923625|title=Bucks Earn Second Consecutive USASA National Championship|last1=Duggan|first1=Dan|date=June 4, 2018|website=Michigan Bucks|access-date=August 19, 2018}}

Host selection

Veterans Memorial Stadium in New Britain, Connecticut was selected as the host venue for the tournament.{{cite web|url=http://amateurcupmedia.com/2017/11/30/ct-veterans-memorial-stadium-to-host-hank-steinbrecher-cup-2018|title=CT Veterans Memorial Stadium to Host Hank Steinbrecher Cup 2018|last1=Fricker|first1=Michael|date=November 30, 2017|website=US Amateur Cup Media|access-date=August 19, 2018}}

Teams

=Qualification=

The tournament featured the 2017 PDL champion Charlotte Eagles, the 2017 National Professional Soccer League (NPSL) champion Elm City Express, the 2017 USASA National Amateur Cup winner Lansdowne Bhoys FC and the defending Steinbrecher Cup winner Michigan Bucks.

=Draw and schedule=

The draw to determine semifinal matchups took place on March 23, 2018 at Toyota Park in Bridgeview, Illinois. 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.{{cite web|url=http://amateurcupmedia.com/2018/03/26/national-office-releases-2018-hank-steinbrecher-cup-draw|title=National Office Releases 2018 Hank Steinbrecher Cup Draw|last1=Fricker|first1=Michael|date=March 26, 2018|website=US Amateur Cup Media|access-date=August 19, 2018}}