Two-Time World Cup Veteran and Former USMNT Captain to be Recognized in Pregame Ceremony; Bradley Ended International Career With Third Most Caps, Second Most Starts and Second Most Assists in USMNT History

 ATLANTA (Aug. 20, 2025) – U.S. Soccer will celebrate the contributions of U.S. Men’s National Team legend Michael Bradley in a pregame ceremony ahead of USA-Korea Republic, presented by Haleon, on Saturday, Sept. 6, at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, N.J. (5 p.m. ET on TNT, Telemundo, HBO Max, Universo, and Peacock). Fans can purchase tickets for the game here.

 Bradley, who retired from professional soccer in 2023, compiled 151 international caps which stands as third most in USMNT history behind Cobi Jones and Landon Donovan. His 141 career starts (141) ranks second, one behind Donovan, and he’s tied for third all-time in appearances in World Cup Qualifying (40). He captained the U.S. team a total of 48 times.

 The 2015 U.S. Soccer Male Player of the Year is a two-time Concacaf Gold Cup champion (2007, 2017), earning the 2017 Concacaf Gold Cup Golden Ball, the award presented to the best player in the tournament. He also made the Concacaf Men’s Best XI in 2015, 2017 and 2019.

 As part of the initiative to acknowledge outstanding achievement throughout the Federation, U.S. Soccer is formally honoring senior Men’s and Women’s National Team players upon their retirement from professional soccer who earned at least 100 caps and appeared on the roster of two world championships, which includes World Cups and Olympic Games. This recognition is given to players retiring in 2019 and after.

 A native of Princeton, N.J., Bradley was part of the USA squads at the 2010 and 2014 FIFA World Cups, serving as a starting central midfielder in both tournaments. At the 2010 World Cup, Bradley scored the equalizer in group play against Slovenia, which brought the U.S. back from a 2-0 deficit. Overall, Bradley played with the USMNT from 2006-2019 and recorded 17 international goals. In addition, his 23 career assists ranks second all-time only behind Landon Donovan. The 2007 U.S. Soccer Young Male Player of the Year was a member of the 2008 U.S. Men’s Olympic Team.

 Along with a stellar international career, Bradley had great success in Major League Soccer and Europe. Bradley started his career in the MLS when he was drafted by the MetroStars in the 2004 MLS SuperDraft. Then in 2006, he became the youngest MLS player to be sold when he was transferred to Dutch club Heerenveen. In January 2008, Bradley broke the record for the most goals scored in a single season by an American soccer player playing in a European first division with 18.

 Bradley moved to Bundesliga side Borussia Mönchengladbach, then was sent to Aston Villa on loan, making one FA Cup appearance. He then joined Italian Serie A club Chievo, and then AS Roma in 2012. In January 2014, Roma sold Bradley to Toronto FC in MLS. Bradley made over 250 appearances with Toronto FC, winning the MLS Cup and Supporters Shield as captain in 2017.

 Bradley is now the head coach of the Red Bulls II and this ceremony will take place at the Red Bulls home stadium.

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 ATLANTA (Aug. 21, 2025) – The final opponent for the three-match October window for the U.S. Women’s National Team has been confirmed and the USA will take on New Zealand in Kansas City, Mo., on Wednesday, Oct. 29, in the team’s first-ever match at CPKC Stadium (8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT, on TNT, truTV and HBO Max in English on Universo and Peacock in Spanish, and on the radio on Westwood One Sports).

 Before traveling to Kansas City, the United States will play two matches against Portugal. The first will be on Thursday, Oct. 23 at Subaru Park in Chester, Pa., presented by AT&T (7 p.m. ET on TNT, truTV and HBO Max in English on Peacock in Spanish and on the radio on Westwood One Sports) and will feature a special pregame retirement celebration for USWNT legend Alex Morgan.

 The second game against Portugal will be on Sunday, Oct. 26, at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn. (4 p.m. ET on TNT, truTV and HBO Max in English, Universo and Peacock in Spanish and on the radio on Westwood One Sports). As part of U.S. Soccer’s continued efforts to develop winning teams and create opportunities for all disciplines of the game, this match day will feature a doubleheader with the U.S. Men’s Deaf National Team at 1 p.m. ET (broadcast info TBA) against an international opponent to be announced. U.S. goalkeeping legend Alyssa Naeher will also be honored in her home state with a special pregame retirement ceremony.

 Tickets for all three matches are on sale via ussoccer.com.

 The Football Ferns, co-hosts of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, are ranked No. 33 in the world. The most recent matches between the teams were in Wellington and Auckland in January of 2023 on a pre-World Cup trip to New Zealand, with the USA winning 4-0 and 5-0, respectively.

 This will be the 22^nd all-time meeting between the USA and New Zealand. The first match in 1987 marked the Kiwis’ first and only victory in the series.

]]> http://lacanchasports.com/2025/08/21/1737/feed/ 0 http://lacanchasports.com/2025/07/19/fifa-world-cup-26-ticketing-programme-launches-in-septembe/ http://lacanchasports.com/2025/07/19/fifa-world-cup-26-ticketing-programme-launches-in-septembe/#comments Sat, 19 Jul 2025 09:06:24 +0000 http://lacanchasports.com/?p=1735 FIFA World Cup 26 ticketing programme launches in September
by Gerard Robbins

Be there when it happens
FIFA has announced that the application period for the first ticket draw for the FIFA World Cup 26™ will open on Wednesday, 10 September 2025.
Tickets will be released in phases, with the first draw application window opening on Wednesday, 10 September 2025.

Fans should visit FIFA.com/tickets today to register their interest and create a FIFA ID

The tournament kicks off in less than one year in Mexico City on 11 June

World Cup Final will take place in New York New Jersey on 19 July

FIFA has announced that the application period for the first ticket draw for the FIFA World Cup 26™ will open on Wednesday, 10 September 2025. Fans are encouraged to visit FIFA.com/tickets today to register their interest and create a FIFA ID.

“Following the incredible success of the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States, excitement is reaching new heights for the FIFA World Cup 26,” said FIFA President Gianni Infantino. “We’re looking forward to welcoming the world back to North America, as Canada, Mexico and the United States host what will be the biggest and greatest sporting event ever. We encourage fans everywhere to get ready to secure their place – these will be the most coveted seats in world sport.”
The 2026 game-changing tournament kicks off on Thursday, 11 June 2026, in Mexico City, with the final taking place on Sunday, 19 July 2026, in New York New Jersey – which successfully hosted the FIFA Club World Cup™ final last Sunday. FIFA’s new flagship club competition united 32 of the world’s best club sides and attracted close to 2.5 million fans to 11 cities across the United States, setting the stage for what’s to come in 2026.

Goals and glory on the global stage
The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 made history on and off the pitch.
With 6.5 million fans expected to attend, the 2026 edition of the FIFA World Cup™ will be the biggest FIFA World Cup yet, consisting of 48 teams and 104 matches across the three host countries. Fans should start planning now in order to be there when it happens – to witness greatness and be part of this historic tournament and its enthralling in-stadium experience.

Due to anticipated high demand, FIFA World Cup tickets are released in phases. Fans should visit FIFA.com/tickets to register their interest, if they have not done so already. When registering, fans who do not have a FIFA ID will need to create one. This registration of interest ensures they are made aware of ticketing dates, next steps and processes. On 10 September, fans will then be able to use their FIFA ID to apply for their first chance to buy tickets.

Spectacular scenes from the World Cup’s Host Cities
Enjoy the very best of what the 16 Host Cities throughout Canada, Mexico and the United States have to offer ahead of FIFA World Cup 26™ with our immersive preview video.
There will be several distinct ticket sales phases from the start of sales on 10 September 2025, through to the final match on Sunday, 19 July 2026. Each phase may differ in purchasing processes, payment methods and ticket products, and full details on each phase will be released in the coming months. The Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 26™ is set to take place in December, with teams assigned to specific match schedule fixtures, including venues and kick-off times, shortly thereafter.

Fans can already purchase hospitality packages, inclusive of match tickets, at FIFA.com/hospitality. For fans interested in a specific team, the Follow My Team hospitality packages allow fans to see their team in action at group stage and round of 32 matches, should their team qualify.

FIFA encourages fans to purchase tickets only through FIFA.com/tickets, the official and preferred source of tickets for the FIFA World Cup. Hospitality packages and tickets sourced from unofficial sales channels may not be valid. A match ticket does not guarantee admission to a host country, and fans should visit each host country’s government websites today for entry requirements. Visa, a world leader in digital payments, is FIFA’s Official Payment Technology Partner and the preferred way to pay for tickets and hospitality packages.

Minnesota United FC to Host Austin FC on Wednesday, Sept. 17;

Details Announced for Rescheduled Union-Red Bulls Quarterfinal on Aug. 13;

All Games to Stream Live on Paramount +, Simulcast on CBS Sports Network

ATLANTA (July 15, 2025) – U.S. Soccer today announced dates, kickoff times, and broadcast information for the Semifinal Round of the 2025 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, set to take place September 16-17.

While match windows for both Semifinals have been determined, one of the penultimate round’s four slots remains up for grabs following last week’s postponement of the Philadelphia Union vs. New York Red Bulls Quarterfinal contest. That match has officially been rescheduled for Wednesday, August 13, at 7:30 p.m. ET at Subaru Park in Chester, Pa.

The victor of the Union-Red Bulls clash will face Nashville SC in the East bracket’s Semifinal on Tuesday, Sept. 16. The host of this meeting remains up in the air – the Red Bulls would welcome the Tennessean squad to Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, N.J. (7:30 p.m. ET), with a win over Philadelphia, while a victorious Union side would travel to GEODIS Park in Nashville (8:00 p.m. ET).

The Semifinals conclude on Wednesday, Sept. 17, when Minnesota United FC hosts Austin FC to determine who emerges from the competition’s West bracket. Kickoff from Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minn., is set for 8:00 p.m. ET.

CBS Sports’ unprecedented coverage of U.S. Soccer’s Club Championship will continue with Paramount+ live streams of the three contests, which will also all be simulcast on CBS Sports Network. More details on Open Cup coverage across CBS Sports’ linear and digital platforms, including studio programming surrounding the Quarterfinal and Semifinal affairs, will be made available as those matchdays approach.

2025 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Schedule

All listed times ET; Home teams listed first; visit the schedule section of ussoccer.com/us-open-cup for the most up to date listings

Quarterfinal Round

Wednesday, August 13

Philadelphia Union (MLS) vs. New York Red Bulls (MLS)

7:30 p.m. ET | Subaru Park in Chester, Pa. | Paramount+ & CBS Sports Network

Semifinal Round

Tuesday, September 16

New York Red Bulls (MLS) vs. Nashville SC (MLS)

7:30 p.m. ET | Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, N.J. | Paramount+ & CBS Sports Network

or

Nashville SC (MLS) vs. Philadelphia Union (MLS)

8:00 p.m. ET (7:00 p.m. CT) | GEODIS Park in Nashville, Tenn. | Paramount+ & CBS Sports Network

Wednesday, September 17

Minnesota United FC (MLS) vs. Austin FC (MLS)

8:00 p.m. ET (7:00 p.m. CT) | Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minn. | Paramount+ & CBS Sports Network

Final

Wednesday, October 1

Time/Location TBD

* The 2025 Final will be hosted by the West bracket representative as determined by draw

U.S. Soccer continues to invest in the U.S. Open Cup which has resulted in a record $1 million purse for the 2025 tournament, more than doubling last year’s total, including $600,000 for this year’s champion. The increased investment reflects growing momentum around the U.S. Open Cup, with ongoing support from key U.S. Soccer partners – Marriott Bonvoy, Michelob Ultra, New York Life, and Nike.

About the U.S. Soccer Federation

Founded in 1913, U.S. Soccer, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is the official governing body of the sport in the United States. Our vision is clear; we exist in service to soccer. Our ambition, working across the soccer ecosystem, is to ignite a national passion for the game.  We believe soccer is more than a sport; it is a force for good.  We are focused in three areas:  Soccer Everywhere, ensuring everyone, everywhere experiences the joy of soccer; Soccer Success, our 27 National Teams and pro leagues winning on the world stage; and Soccer Investment, maximizing and diversifying investments to sustainably grow the game at all levels.  For more information, visit ussoccer.com/ourvision.

About the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup 

Now in its 110th edition, the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup has crowned U.S. Soccer’s national champion since 1914. The history-filled tournament is conducted on a single-game-knockout basis and is open to professional and amateur teams affiliated with U.S. Soccer. In 1999, the oldest ongoing national soccer competition in the U.S. was renamed to honor American soccer pioneer Lamar Hunt. The 2025 U.S. Open Cup winner will earn a berth in the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup and have its name engraved on the Dewar Challenge Trophy – one of the oldest nationally contested trophies in American team sports – now on permanent display at the National Soccer Hall of Fame in Frisco, Texas. The 2025 tournament features a total purse worth $1 million that includes a $600,000 award for the champion. Los Angeles Football Club of MLS is the defending Champion. The 109th edition of the tournament concluded on September 25, 2024, with LAFC beating four-time Champions Sporting Kansas City 3-1 at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles to become Open Cup Champions for the first time.
The official website of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup is ussoccer.com/us-open-cup. Fans can also follow the competition on X/Twitter and Instagram @OpenCup and Facebook @OfficialOpenCup.

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 ATLANTA (July 14, 2025) – The U.S. Men’s National Team will take on two World-Cup qualified sides in Ecuador and Australia in October as anticipation builds ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on home soil.

The matches against two teams ranked in the Top 25 in the world will provide the USMNT a valuable opportunity to compete against fellow World Cup-bound teams, offering a potential preview of the opponents and styles they could face next summer. Ecuador will make its fifth World Cup appearance, joining Argentina and Brazil as one of the three teams from South America already confirmed for the tournament. Australia secured its spot by finishing second in its group during the third round of Asian Football Confederation qualifiers, marking the country’s sixth consecutive World Cup appearance.

The USA will first host Ecuador, presented by AT&T, on Oct. 10 at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas. Kickoff from the home of Austin FC is set for 8:30 p.m. ET (7:30 p.m. local) and will be broadcast on TNT, truTV, HBO Max, Universo, and Peacock. As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, U.S. Soccer will pay tribute to the Hispanic community, honoring both their cultural heritage and their passionate support for the U.S. team.

Four days later, USA-Australia, presented by American, will be the USMNT’s return to Commerce City, Colorado, for the first time since 2017.  DICK’S Sporting Goods Park hosts on Oct. 14 with the match against the 24^th-ranked Australian side kicking off at 9 p.m. ET (7 p.m. local) and shown live on TNT, HBO Max, Universo, and Peacock.

Both matches will be carried live on radio as Westwood One Sports delivers English language commentary while longtime partner Fútbol de Primera has the Spanish language call.

Fans can follow the USMNT on X (@USMNT), Instagram (@USMNT), Facebook and the official U.S. Soccer App.

TICKETS

Tickets for both matches go on sale to the public on Friday, July 18 at 10 a.m. local venue time.

The presale for these matches will begin Tuesday, July 15 at 10 a.m. local venue time and run to Friday, July 18 at 8 a.m. local venue time.

Circle Insiders receive individual customer support and concierge services for their ticketing needs. Click here or contact circles@ussoccer.org for more information.

EXCLUSIVE PRESALES FOR U.S. SOCCER INSIDERS 

For the opportunity to buy tickets before the general public, fans should consider becoming U.S. Soccer Insiders. Membership is free for Standard Insiders. Learn more.

VISA PRESALE
As the official payment technology sponsor of U.S. Soccer, Visa is offering cardholders an opportunity to purchase tickets ahead of the public on-sale date. Visa cardholders can purchase tickets from Thursday, July 17^th at 1 p.m. to Friday, July 18^th at 8 a.m. local venue time through ussoccer.com. As the preferred card of U.S. Soccer, Visa will be the only payment method accepted during the Visa presale. Terms and conditions apply.

BREAKING THE DEADLOCK AGAINST ECUADOR

The USMNT has an even 5W-5L-5D record against Ecuador, with the series resuming for the first time since a 1-0 USA victory on March 21, 2019. An 81^st minute goal from Gyasi Zardes earned the USMNT a win against La Tricolor in that meeting at Orlando City Stadium. The USA also has a balanced record against Ecuador when playing in Texas, going 1W-1L-1D in previous meetings in Houston, Fort Worth, and Frisco. One of the most notable encounters between the two sides came during the 2016 Copa America Centenario, where the USA earned a 2-1 victory in Seattle to advance to the semifinals—tying their best finish at the tournament.

BUILDING A HISTORY AGAINST THE SOCCEROOS

The USMNT has only faced Australia three times in its history, and the teams hold a level 1W-1L-1D record. Their most recent encounter was 15 years ago on June 5, 2010, in a final tune-up for both teams before the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. The USA won that match 3-1, with Edson Buddle finding the back of the net twice and Herculez Gomez solidifying the victory with a stoppage time goal in Roodepoort, South Africa. The teams have also squared off twice on U.S. soil, with a 0-0 draw in San Jose, Calif. in 1998 and a 1-0 defeat in Orlando, Fla. in 1992.

BACK FOR MORE IN AUSTIN

Since Q2 Stadium opened in June 2021, it has been a successful location for the USMNT. The team has recorded wins in all six of its matches at the venue, including both Concacaf Gold Cup and Concacaf Nations League matches as well as a FIFA World Cup qualifier. The home of Austin FC recently hosted the USA during its 1-0 group stage victory against Saudi Arabia on June 19 in the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup. Defender Chris Richards scored the game-winner in the 63^rd minute, finishing off a free kick from Sebastian Berhalter.

SUPPORT FOR CENTRAL TEXAS

U.S. Soccer believes soccer is more than a sport, it is a force for good. In response to the catastrophic flooding that has devastated communities across central Texas, U.S. Soccer, AT&T, and American Airlines are providing resources and support through their respective initiatives to assist those affected by this disaster.

CONFIDENT IN COMMERCE CITY

DICK’S Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City has hosted the USMNT three times, with the U.S. holding a perfect 3W-0L-0D record. All three matches were FIFA World Cup qualifiers, and the USA recorded shutouts in each of them. The most recent was a 2-0 victory against Trinidad and Tobago on June 8, 2017. Christian Pulisic recorded a brace in a 10-minute span, assisted by DeAndre Yedlin and Jozy Altidore. Commerce City also played host to the USA’s memorable “Snow Clasico” victory against Costa Rica in a 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifier on March 22, 2013. During a heavy snowstorm and 28-degree conditions, Clint Dempsey scored the lone goal in the 1-0 shutout victory.

–www.ussoccer.c

Minnesota Downs Chicago Fire FC in Added Extra Time to Earn Club’s Second Semifinal Berth;

Los Verdes Overcome Pair of Deficits to Triumph in Penalties at San Jose Earthquakes;

Wednesday’s East Bracket Doubleheader on Paramount+, CBS Sports Network & CBS Sports Golazo Network to Set Semifinal Field

ATLANTA (July 8, 2025) – Regulation time was not enough to decide either of Tuesday’s pair of 2025 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Quarterfinal matches, which saw Minnesota United FC outlast Chicago Fire FC in added extra time before Austin FC pushed past the San Jose Earthquakes in penalties. With tonight’s results the Western half of the tournament’s Semifinal Round bracket has been set, with Minnesota set to host Austin in mid-September.

The evening began in the Land of 10,000 Lakes, where United FC were finally able to take advantage of a Chicago red card in the 25th minute to post a 3-1 win after 120 minutes. The Loons’ Finnish talisman Robin Lod equalized early in the second half to counter Philip Zinckernagel’s first half spot kick, and Kelvin Yeboah did the heavy lifting with a goal in each added time period to seal the deal for Minnesota.

Out in the Bay Area, Austin FC twice came back from deficits, including in the 115th minute via Myrto Uzuni’s conversion from the spot, to level the Earthquakes at 2-2 following added extra time. After Owen Wolff was fouled to set up that penalty, the son of USMNT legend Josh Wolff finished off his own spot kick to secure Austin’s 4-2 passage from PKs.

#USOC2025 Results & Full Schedule

The Quarterfinals round out with another doubleheader on Wednesday which, like every match onward to the tournament Final, will stream live on Paramount+. CBS Sports Golazo Matchnight will start the evening’s studio coverage at 6:30 p.m. ET on Paramount+ and CBS Sports Network, both of which will also air the opener between Philadelphia Union and New York Red Bulls. The nightcap pitting Nashville SC against D.C. United can be seen on Paramount+ and CBS Sports Golazo Network, the latter of which fans can watch studio and match coverage on for free.

The four surviving sides will advance to the Semifinal Round, set to take place September 16-17. It has been determined by draw that the competition’s Final on October 1 will be hosted by the representative from the West bracket – meaning Minnesota or Austin will be on call to roll out the red carpet for the ultimate match in the 110th edition of U.S. Soccer’s Club Championship.

2025 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Results/Schedule – Quarterfinals

Matchday #1 – Tuesday, July 8

Minnesota United FC 1-1, 3-1 (aet) Chicago Fire FC

Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minn.

San Jose Earthquakes 1-1, 2-2 (aet), 2-4 (PKs) Austin FC

PayPal Park in San Jose, Calif.

Matchday #2 – Wednesday, July 9 (all times ET)

CBS Sports Golazo Matchnight

6:30 p.m. ET | Paramount+ & CBS Sports Network

Philadelphia Union (MLS) vs. New York Red Bulls (MLS)

7:00 p.m. ET | Subaru Park in Chester, Pa. | Paramount+ & CBS Sports Network

CBS Sports Golazo Matchnight (NSH-DC pre-game)

8:30 p.m. ET | Paramount+ & CBS Sports Golazo Network

Nashville SC (MLS) vs. D.C. United (MLS)

9:00 p.m. ET | GEODIS Park in Nashville, Tenn. | Paramount+ & CBS Sports Golazo Network

CBS Sports Golazo Matchnight (PHI-NYRB post-game)

9:00 p.m. ET | Paramount+ & CBS Sports Network

CBS Sports Golazo Matchnight (NSH-DC post-game)

11:00 p.m. ET | Paramount+ & CBS Sports Golazo Network

2025 U.S. Open Cup Recaps – Quarterfinal Round

Matchday #1 – Tuesday, July 8

Minnesota United FC (MLS) 1-1, 3-1 (aet) Chicago Fire FC (MLS)
Click here for box score

Minnesota United FC kept their hopes for a first U.S. Open Cup crown alive at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minn., albeit by a deceptive 3-1 (aet) scoreline in a game that Chicago Fire FC played 95 of 120 minutes down a man. The win means Minnesota will play for the chance to equal their run to the 2019 Final – and United FC will get to do so at home courtesy of their position atop the West bracket’s hosting priority order.

An airtight start finally burst open at the midway point of the opening stanza, when a rare mistake by Omar Gonzalez put the visitors down a man in the 25th minute. The Fire center-back caught Julian Gressel with an elbow flush in the face while jostling for corner-kick position inside the six, resulting in a VAR check by referee Ekaterina Koroleva for violent conduct. Her confirmation resulted in the first straight red card shown to the veteran former USMNT defender in his 539th combined game for club and country, and just the second ejection in Gonzalez’s 15-year professional career.

When Philip Zinckernagel finally took the corner kick he lined up for minutes earlier, he retrieved the second ball and caught Wil Trapp’s follow through just inside the area, giving the shorthanded men in red an immediate lifeline. Berwyn’s own Brian Gutierrez took advantage, slotting low and left past Dayne St. Clair in the United net to put Chicago up against the flow.

The Loons had a hard time breaking Chicago’s lines through the end of the half, Jefferson Diaz’s header five minutes into stoppage finally forcing Fire goalkeeper Chris Brady into his first save of the night.

Robin Lod and Anthony Markanich were two of the three substitutes who entered for Minnesota at the interval, and they needed less than two minutes to make their sideline boss Eric Ramsay look like a genius. Tani Oluwaseyi’s decisive diagonal set up the play, freeing Markanich into the left side of the area for a far post service that Lod easily turned in to even the score at 1-1.

Joseph Rosales’ stinger from 22 yards off a drawn-up dead-ball movement nearly pushed United in front in the 52nd minute, and some more set piece savvy by Carlos Harvey to sneak inside the area nearly did the same in the 66th. From there Brady stood and delivered for the Fire, making four saves across the final 20 minutes of regulation. His big left paw thwarted another Lod attempt from close range in the 75th, and his full extension denial of Bongokuhle Hlongwane’s rocket from 23 yards came as the final of three minutes of stoppage time expired.

It took another three-man combination for the Loons to ultimately unlock Chicago for the go-ahead goal five minutes into the first extra frame. Joaquin Pereyra’s chipped ball towards the six was nodded square by Harvey and into the path of Kelvin Yeboah, who kept his volley from nine yards low and out of Brady’s reach. Yeboah nearly struck again in the 102th minute, only to see his shot hot the crossbar and keep the visitors within reach.

The last 15 minutes started with a desperate Chicago side taking charge, but Belgian star Hugo Cuypers sailed a half chance high with 10 minutes remaining and St. Clair gobbled up Jonathan Bomba’s one-hopper shortly after. The Canadian international netminder saved his best for Sergio Oregel’s sizzler from 20 yards in the 113th minute, his top save keeping a lead that eventually got some padding with a Yeboah finish from the spot in the 120th minute.
San Jose Earthquakes (MLS) 1-1, 2-2 (aet), 2-4 (PKs) Austin FC (MLS)

Click here for box score

Austin FC beat the San Jose Earthquakes in a thrilling 1-1, 2-2 (aet), 4-2 (PKs) in the U.S. Open Cup Quarterfinal at PayPal Park in San Jose, Calif. Austin advances to its first-ever Semifinal.

Goalkeeper Brad Stuver saved two of the first three shots in the shootout, and AFC midfielder Owen Wolff netted the final penalty to secure the knockout victory.

Early in the match, the Earthquakes got on the board quickly as forward Cristian ‘Chicho’ Arango scored in the 12th minute. After the Quakes created a buildup in midfield, defender DeJuan Jones sent a leading pass on the left side to midfielder Ousseni Bouda. Arango slammed a right-footed shot, crushing the ball to the high near post far above Stuver’s reach.

In his first Open Cup start, Arango tallied his first goal in the tournament, bringing his total in all competitions in 2025 to ten. That total is tied for fourth across MLS. He was signed as a designated player in the offseason from Real Salt Lake, where he made his Open Cup debut in 2024.

Coming out of halftime, Los Verdes came out more assertive on the offensive end.

Austin FC equalized in the 65th minute via a Brandon Vázquez penalty kick. The forward drew the shot from the spot after Quakes defender Max Floriani fouled Vázquez in the box. Vazquez, with a strong running start, targeted the right side of the goal. Austin FC ‘keeper Daniel De Sousa Britto chose to go left, and the ball found the bottom right corner of the net.

Vázquez was Austin FC’s Open Cup hero previously this year. He scored a second-half brace against El Paso Locomotive, including the game-winning goal, in a 3-2 comeback victory. The 26-year-old forward – who was a member of Atlanta United’s 2019 Open Cup-winning side – has scored in every Open Cup game this season, but suffered what looked to be a serious knee injury in the minutes after he scored from the spot.

The final minutes of regulation ended dramatically. Quakes midfielder Cristian Espinoza took a hard foul, which resulted in a yellow card and a large laceration on his knee. The ordeal pushed the clock far past the eight minutes of allotted stoppage time. The Earthquakes got in one last attack, but Brad Stuver made two key saves in goal.

San Jose continued that pressure in extra time and found the go-ahead goal in the 99th minute. Forward Benjamin Kikanović, who subbed on for the injured Espinoza, scored off a rebound. Forward Josef Martínez had his on-target shot saved by Stuver, but San Jose regained the ball three more times, but Austin defenders blocked every attempt. It bounced toward Kikanović, who gained control with his right foot before smashing a shot into the far post.

That wouldn’t be the end of Austin FC, however. Again, they got back into the match with a penalty shot. Off a corner kick, Wolff drew the foul in the box from Quakes midfielder Mark-Anthony Kaye. Myrto Uzuni took the shot for Los Verdes. Uzuni stutter-stepped his way past San Jose’s goalkeeper.

Austin kept the Quakes, who reached the Semis last in 2017, from advancing again. Meanwhile, Los Verdes notch their first go at the Semis. The franchise joined the league in the 2022-23 season as an expansion team, and has played in the United States’ oldest soccer tournament each year since.

The Earthquakes will face Minnesota United FC on the road in the next round. MUFC won its Quarterfinal in dramatic fashion in a 3-1 extra-time victory against a 10-man Chicago Fire squad.

About the U.S. Soccer Federation

Founded in 1913, U.S. Soccer, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is the official governing body of the sport in the United States. Our vision is clear; we exist in service to soccer. Our ambition, working across the soccer ecosystem, is to ignite a national passion for the game. We believe soccer is more than a sport; it is a force for good. We are focused in three areas: Soccer Everywhere, ensuring everyone, everywhere experiences the joy of soccer; Soccer Success, our 27 National Teams and pro leagues winning on the world stage; and Soccer Investment, maximizing and diversifying investments to sustainably grow the game at all levels. For more information, visit ussoccer.com/ourvision.

About the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup

Now in its 110th edition, the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup has crowned U.S. Soccer’s national champion since 1914. The history-filled tournament is conducted on a single-game-knockout basis and is open to professional and amateur teams affiliated with U.S. Soccer. In 1999, the oldest ongoing national soccer competition in the U.S. was renamed to honor American soccer pioneer Lamar Hunt. The 2025 U.S. Open Cup winner will earn a berth in the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup and have its name engraved on the Dewar Challenge Trophy – one of the oldest nationally contested trophies in American team sports – now on permanent display at the National Soccer Hall of Fame in Frisco, Texas. The 2025 tournament features a total purse worth $1 million that includes a $600,000 award for the champion. Los Angeles Football Club of MLS is the defending Champion. The 109th edition of the tournament concluded on September 25, 2024, with LAFC beating four-time Champions Sporting Kansas City 3-1 at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles to become Open Cup Champions for the first time.
The official website of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup is ussoccer.com/us-open-cup. Fans can also follow the competition on X/Twitter and Instagram @OpenCup and Facebook @OfficialOpenCup.

Minnesota Downs Chicago Fire FC in Added Extra Time to Earn Club’s Second Semifinal Berth;

Los Verdes Overcome Pair of Deficits to Triumph in Penalties at San Jose Earthquakes;

Wednesday’s East Bracket Doubleheader on Paramount+, CBS Sports Network & CBS Sports Golazo Network to Set Semifinal Field

ATLANTA (July 8, 2025) – Regulation time was not enough to decide either of Tuesday’s pair of 2025 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Quarterfinal matches, which saw Minnesota United FC outlast Chicago Fire FC in added extra time before Austin FC pushed past the San Jose Earthquakes in penalties. With tonight’s results the Western half of the tournament’s Semifinal Round bracket has been set, with Minnesota set to host Austin in mid-September.

The evening began in the Land of 10,000 Lakes, where United FC were finally able to take advantage of a Chicago red card in the 25th minute to post a 3-1 win after 120 minutes. The Loons’ Finnish talisman Robin Lod equalized early in the second half to counter Philip Zinckernagel’s first half spot kick, and Kelvin Yeboah did the heavy lifting with a goal in each added time period to seal the deal for Minnesota.

Out in the Bay Area, Austin FC twice came back from deficits, including in the 115th minute via Myrto Uzuni’s conversion from the spot, to level the Earthquakes at 2-2 following added extra time. After Owen Wolff was fouled to set up that penalty, the son of USMNT legend Josh Wolff finished off his own spot kick to secure Austin’s 4-2 passage from PKs.

#USOC2025 Results & Full Schedule

The Quarterfinals round out with another doubleheader on Wednesday which, like every match onward to the tournament Final, will stream live on Paramount+. CBS Sports Golazo Matchnight will start the evening’s studio coverage at 6:30 p.m. ET on Paramount+ and CBS Sports Network, both of which will also air the opener between Philadelphia Union and New York Red Bulls. The nightcap pitting Nashville SC against D.C. United can be seen on Paramount+ and CBS Sports Golazo Network, the latter of which fans can watch studio and match coverage on for free.

The four surviving sides will advance to the Semifinal Round, set to take place September 16-17. It has been determined by draw that the competition’s Final on October 1 will be hosted by the representative from the West bracket – meaning Minnesota or Austin will be on call to roll out the red carpet for the ultimate match in the 110th edition of U.S. Soccer’s Club Championship.

2025 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Results/Schedule – Quarterfinals

Matchday #1 – Tuesday, July 8

Minnesota United FC 1-1, 3-1 (aet) Chicago Fire FC

Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minn.

San Jose Earthquakes 1-1, 2-2 (aet), 2-4 (PKs) Austin FC

PayPal Park in San Jose, Calif.

Matchday #2 – Wednesday, July 9 (all times ET)

CBS Sports Golazo Matchnight

6:30 p.m. ET | Paramount+ & CBS Sports Network

Philadelphia Union (MLS) vs. New York Red Bulls (MLS)

7:00 p.m. ET | Subaru Park in Chester, Pa. | Paramount+ & CBS Sports Network

CBS Sports Golazo Matchnight (NSH-DC pre-game)

8:30 p.m. ET | Paramount+ & CBS Sports Golazo Network

Nashville SC (MLS) vs. D.C. United (MLS)

9:00 p.m. ET | GEODIS Park in Nashville, Tenn. | Paramount+ & CBS Sports Golazo Network

CBS Sports Golazo Matchnight (PHI-NYRB post-game)

9:00 p.m. ET | Paramount+ & CBS Sports Network

CBS Sports Golazo Matchnight (NSH-DC post-game)

11:00 p.m. ET | Paramount+ & CBS Sports Golazo Network

2025 U.S. Open Cup Recaps – Quarterfinal Round

Matchday #1 – Tuesday, July 8

Minnesota United FC (MLS) 1-1, 3-1 (aet) Chicago Fire FC (MLS)
Click here for box score

Minnesota United FC kept their hopes for a first U.S. Open Cup crown alive at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minn., albeit by a deceptive 3-1 (aet) scoreline in a game that Chicago Fire FC played 95 of 120 minutes down a man. The win means Minnesota will play for the chance to equal their run to the 2019 Final – and United FC will get to do so at home courtesy of their position atop the West bracket’s hosting priority order.

An airtight start finally burst open at the midway point of the opening stanza, when a rare mistake by Omar Gonzalez put the visitors down a man in the 25th minute. The Fire center-back caught Julian Gressel with an elbow flush in the face while jostling for corner-kick position inside the six, resulting in a VAR check by referee Ekaterina Koroleva for violent conduct. Her confirmation resulted in the first straight red card shown to the veteran former USMNT defender in his 539th combined game for club and country, and just the second ejection in Gonzalez’s 15-year professional career.

When Philip Zinckernagel finally took the corner kick he lined up for minutes earlier, he retrieved the second ball and caught Wil Trapp’s follow through just inside the area, giving the shorthanded men in red an immediate lifeline. Berwyn’s own Brian Gutierrez took advantage, slotting low and left past Dayne St. Clair in the United net to put Chicago up against the flow.

The Loons had a hard time breaking Chicago’s lines through the end of the half, Jefferson Diaz’s header five minutes into stoppage finally forcing Fire goalkeeper Chris Brady into his first save of the night.

Robin Lod and Anthony Markanich were two of the three substitutes who entered for Minnesota at the interval, and they needed less than two minutes to make their sideline boss Eric Ramsay look like a genius. Tani Oluwaseyi’s decisive diagonal set up the play, freeing Markanich into the left side of the area for a far post service that Lod easily turned in to even the score at 1-1.

Joseph Rosales’ stinger from 22 yards off a drawn-up dead-ball movement nearly pushed United in front in the 52nd minute, and some more set piece savvy by Carlos Harvey to sneak inside the area nearly did the same in the 66th. From there Brady stood and delivered for the Fire, making four saves across the final 20 minutes of regulation. His big left paw thwarted another Lod attempt from close range in the 75th, and his full extension denial of Bongokuhle Hlongwane’s rocket from 23 yards came as the final of three minutes of stoppage time expired.

It took another three-man combination for the Loons to ultimately unlock Chicago for the go-ahead goal five minutes into the first extra frame. Joaquin Pereyra’s chipped ball towards the six was nodded square by Harvey and into the path of Kelvin Yeboah, who kept his volley from nine yards low and out of Brady’s reach. Yeboah nearly struck again in the 102th minute, only to see his shot hot the crossbar and keep the visitors within reach.

The last 15 minutes started with a desperate Chicago side taking charge, but Belgian star Hugo Cuypers sailed a half chance high with 10 minutes remaining and St. Clair gobbled up Jonathan Bomba’s one-hopper shortly after. The Canadian international netminder saved his best for Sergio Oregel’s sizzler from 20 yards in the 113th minute, his top save keeping a lead that eventually got some padding with a Yeboah finish from the spot in the 120th minute.
San Jose Earthquakes (MLS) 1-1, 2-2 (aet), 2-4 (PKs) Austin FC (MLS)

Click here for box score

Austin FC beat the San Jose Earthquakes in a thrilling 1-1, 2-2 (aet), 4-2 (PKs) in the U.S. Open Cup Quarterfinal at PayPal Park in San Jose, Calif. Austin advances to its first-ever Semifinal.

Goalkeeper Brad Stuver saved two of the first three shots in the shootout, and AFC midfielder Owen Wolff netted the final penalty to secure the knockout victory.

Early in the match, the Earthquakes got on the board quickly as forward Cristian ‘Chicho’ Arango scored in the 12th minute. After the Quakes created a buildup in midfield, defender DeJuan Jones sent a leading pass on the left side to midfielder Ousseni Bouda. Arango slammed a right-footed shot, crushing the ball to the high near post far above Stuver’s reach.

In his first Open Cup start, Arango tallied his first goal in the tournament, bringing his total in all competitions in 2025 to ten. That total is tied for fourth across MLS. He was signed as a designated player in the offseason from Real Salt Lake, where he made his Open Cup debut in 2024.

Coming out of halftime, Los Verdes came out more assertive on the offensive end.

Austin FC equalized in the 65th minute via a Brandon Vázquez penalty kick. The forward drew the shot from the spot after Quakes defender Max Floriani fouled Vázquez in the box. Vazquez, with a strong running start, targeted the right side of the goal. Austin FC ‘keeper Daniel De Sousa Britto chose to go left, and the ball found the bottom right corner of the net.

Vázquez was Austin FC’s Open Cup hero previously this year. He scored a second-half brace against El Paso Locomotive, including the game-winning goal, in a 3-2 comeback victory. The 26-year-old forward – who was a member of Atlanta United’s 2019 Open Cup-winning side – has scored in every Open Cup game this season, but suffered what looked to be a serious knee injury in the minutes after he scored from the spot.

The final minutes of regulation ended dramatically. Quakes midfielder Cristian Espinoza took a hard foul, which resulted in a yellow card and a large laceration on his knee. The ordeal pushed the clock far past the eight minutes of allotted stoppage time. The Earthquakes got in one last attack, but Brad Stuver made two key saves in goal.

San Jose continued that pressure in extra time and found the go-ahead goal in the 99th minute. Forward Benjamin Kikanović, who subbed on for the injured Espinoza, scored off a rebound. Forward Josef Martínez had his on-target shot saved by Stuver, but San Jose regained the ball three more times, but Austin defenders blocked every attempt. It bounced toward Kikanović, who gained control with his right foot before smashing a shot into the far post.

That wouldn’t be the end of Austin FC, however. Again, they got back into the match with a penalty shot. Off a corner kick, Wolff drew the foul in the box from Quakes midfielder Mark-Anthony Kaye. Myrto Uzuni took the shot for Los Verdes. Uzuni stutter-stepped his way past San Jose’s goalkeeper.

Austin kept the Quakes, who reached the Semis last in 2017, from advancing again. Meanwhile, Los Verdes notch their first go at the Semis. The franchise joined the league in the 2022-23 season as an expansion team, and has played in the United States’ oldest soccer tournament each year since.

The Earthquakes will face Minnesota United FC on the road in the next round. MUFC won its Quarterfinal in dramatic fashion in a 3-1 extra-time victory against a 10-man Chicago Fire squad.

About the U.S. Soccer Federation

Founded in 1913, U.S. Soccer, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is the official governing body of the sport in the United States. Our vision is clear; we exist in service to soccer. Our ambition, working across the soccer ecosystem, is to ignite a national passion for the game. We believe soccer is more than a sport; it is a force for good. We are focused in three areas: Soccer Everywhere, ensuring everyone, everywhere experiences the joy of soccer; Soccer Success, our 27 National Teams and pro leagues winning on the world stage; and Soccer Investment, maximizing and diversifying investments to sustainably grow the game at all levels. For more information, visit ussoccer.com/ourvision.

About the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup

Now in its 110th edition, the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup has crowned U.S. Soccer’s national champion since 1914. The history-filled tournament is conducted on a single-game-knockout basis and is open to professional and amateur teams affiliated with U.S. Soccer. In 1999, the oldest ongoing national soccer competition in the U.S. was renamed to honor American soccer pioneer Lamar Hunt. The 2025 U.S. Open Cup winner will earn a berth in the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup and have its name engraved on the Dewar Challenge Trophy – one of the oldest nationally contested trophies in American team sports – now on permanent display at the National Soccer Hall of Fame in Frisco, Texas. The 2025 tournament features a total purse worth $1 million that includes a $600,000 award for the champion. Los Angeles Football Club of MLS is the defending Champion. The 109th edition of the tournament concluded on September 25, 2024, with LAFC beating four-time Champions Sporting Kansas City 3-1 at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles to become Open Cup Champions for the first time.
The official website of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup is ussoccer.com/us-open-cup. Fans can also follow the competition on X/Twitter and Instagram @OpenCup and Facebook @OfficialOpenCup.

Open Division to Again Produce 32 Teams for Tournament Proper, Including Record 16 Squads Emerging from Qualifying Rounds;

Newly Established John Motta Trophy to be Presented Annually to Top Performing Open Division Side
ATLANTA (July 8, 2025) – U.S. Soccer has announced the Open Division details for the 2026 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup including changes to qualifying, team entry, and the establishment of the John Motta Trophy to be presented annually to the top performing Open Division team in the competition.

Beginning with the 2026 competition all teams will enter directly via the U.S. Soccer Federation, eliminating the National League qualifying track which was utilized by NPSL and USL League Two to send teams into the Tournament Proper for the past decade.

Teams entering via the Qualifying Rounds can register now through August 4 at usopencup.com.

In place of the National League qualifying track, the U.S. Open Cup will now allocate byes into the Tournament Proper to high performing teams from select competitions. Teams from the former National League qualifying track that do not receive a bye will be eligible to enter via the Qualifying Rounds.

2026 Open Division Slot Allocation
The 2026 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup will again provide 32 slots for teams from the Open Division.

The slots will be allocated as follows:

16 slots to teams advancing via the Qualifying Rounds, an increase from 14 slots in 2025 and the most-ever slots available via this qualifying track

16 slots for teams/competitions awarded a bye directly into the Tournament Proper
1 slot for the 2025 USASA National Amateur Cup Champion
1 slot for the 2025 UPSL Spring Champion
1 slot for the 2025 John Motta Trophy Winner
13 slots for the 2025 National Leagues, NPSL and USL League Two, prorated based on team membership for the 2026 season.

Slot allocation will be reviewed on an annual basis and will consider historic participation and overall sporting and operational excellence, with consideration given to the availability of a league’s teams to participate in the Qualifying Rounds.

All teams awarded a bye into the Tournament Proper must accept entry by a deadline set prior to the announcement of the Qualifying Rounds schedule. Any slots that are unclaimed will become available via the Qualifying Rounds.

Qualifying Round Details Announced
The Open Division Entry Period for the 2026 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup will begin on Tuesday, July 8, and close on Monday, August 4, 2025.

The Match Windows for the Fall 2025 Qualifying Rounds of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup will begin in September and conclude in November of 2025.

Most teams will begin their Open Cup journey on one of the first two qualifying round dates depending on the final number of entries and rounds required to reach a field of 16 teams that will advance to the Tournament Proper in 2026.

Qualifying Round Match Windows
September 13-14, 2025
October 11-12, 2025
November 1-2, 2025
November 22-23, 2025

Teams interested in entering the 2026 U.S. Open Cup can visit usopencup.com to view entry details and updated competition regulations.

John Motta Trophy Established
The U.S. Soccer Federation Adult Council has established the John Motta Trophy, to be presented annually to the Open Division team that receives the prize money as the Open Division team that advances the furthest in the U.S. Open Cup.

El Farolito, the winner of the $50,000 prize in 2025, will be the first team presented with the John Motta Trophy. Based on the 2026 Open Division format, El Farolito will also receive a bye into the Tournament Proper of the 2026 U.S. Open Cup.

The trophy is named for John Motta, who has been a long-serving member of the soccer community in the United States. Currently a member of the U.S. Soccer Board of Directors, Motta previously served as U.S. Adult Soccer Association President from 2014-2024, New Hampshire Soccer Association president from 1988-1998, and as U.S. Soccer Vice President from 1998-2000.

About the U.S. Soccer Federation
Founded in 1913, U.S. Soccer, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is the official governing body of the sport in the United States. Our vision is clear; we exist in service to soccer. Our ambition, working across the soccer ecosystem, is to ignite a national passion for the game. We believe soccer is more than a sport; it is a force for good. We are focused in three areas: Soccer Everywhere, ensuring everyone, everywhere experiences the joy of soccer; Soccer Success, our 27 National Teams and pro leagues winning on the world stage; and Soccer Investment, maximizing and diversifying investments to sustainably grow the game at all levels. For more information, visit ussoccer.com/ourvision.

About the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup
Now in its 110th edition, the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup has crowned U.S. Soccer’s national champion since 1914. The history-filled tournament is conducted on a single-game-knockout basis and is open to professional and amateur teams affiliated with U.S. Soccer. In 1999, the oldest ongoing national soccer competition in the U.S. was renamed to honor American soccer pioneer Lamar Hunt. The 2025 U.S. Open Cup winner will earn a berth in the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup and have its name engraved on the Dewar Challenge Trophy – one of the oldest nationally contested trophies in American team sports – now on permanent display at the National Soccer Hall of Fame in Frisco, Texas. The 2025 tournament features a total purse worth $1 million that includes a $600,000 award for the champion. Los Angeles Football Club of MLS is the defending Champion. The 109th edition of the tournament concluded on September 25, 2024, with LAFC beating four-time Champions Sporting Kansas City 3-1 at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles to become Open Cup Champions for the first time.

The official website of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup is ussoccer.com/us-open-cup. Fans can also follow the competition on X/Twitter and Instagram @OpenCup and Facebook @OfficialOpenCup.

CBS Sports’ Extensive Studio Coverage to Feature Pre-game and Post-game Shows Breaking Down All Four Matches

ATLANTA (July 7, 2025) – Amidst the summer’s robust soccer calendar, CBS Sports will once again help shine the spotlight on the 2025 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup during the upcoming Quarterfinal Round this Tuesday, July 8 and Wednesday, July 9.

Doubleheaders on both nights will stream live on Paramount+. CBS Sports Network will broadcast each night’s early kickoff, while fans can catch both nightcaps for free by tuning into CBS Sports Golazo Network.

The eight remaining squads vying for the title of the 110th edition of U.S. Soccer’s Club Championship all hail from Division I’s Major League Soccer. Tuesday’s slate features both West bracket matches, starting with Minnesota United FC hosting Chicago Fire FC and wrapping with San Jose Earthquakes welcoming Austin FC to the Bay Area. Wednesday’s doubleheader of East bracket affairs starts in the City of Brotherly Love with Philadelphia Union squaring off against New York Red Bulls and concludes with Nashville SC and D.C. United dueling for the last Semifinal spot in Music City. The full broadcast schedule for the Quarterfinal Round can be found below.

All Quarterfinal matches stream live on Paramount+
Fans can watch select matches for free on CBS Sports Golazo Network

CBS Sports’ Open Cup presence will be bolstered across both days with studio shows. Tuesday’s pre-match coverage begins at 7:30 p.m. ET on Paramount+ and CBS Sports Network. Continued studio coverage will air on Paramount+ and CBS Sports Golazo Network at 10 p.m. ET and post-match coverage at 12:30 a.m. ET. Studio coverage continues Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. ET on Paramount+ and CBS Sports Network, and at 8:30 p.m. and 11 p.m. ET on Paramount+ and CBS Sports Golazo Network. Aly Trost-Martin will host studio coverage alongside analysts Tony Meola and Mike Grella across both days, with Charlie Davies joining for Tuesday’s coverage and Michael Lahoud for Wednesday’s coverage. Christina Unkel will contribute to coverage as CBS Sports’ rules analyst.

Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Broadcast Schedule – Quarterfinal Round

Tuesday, July 8 (all times ET)

CBS Sports Golazo Matchnight

7:30 PM

Paramount+ & CBS Sports Network

Minnesota United FC vs. Chicago Fire FC

Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minn.

8:00 PM

Paramount+ & CBS Sports Network

CBS Sports Golazo Matchnight

10:00 PM

Paramount+ & CBS Sports Golazo Network

San Jose Earthquakes vs. Austin FC

PayPal Park in San Jose, Calif.

10:30 PM

Paramount+ & CBS Sports Golazo Network

CBS Sports Golazo Matchnight

12:30 AM

Paramount+ & CBS Sports Golazo Network

Wednesday, July 9 (all times ET)

CBS Sports Golazo Matchnight

6:30 PM

Paramount+ & CBS Sports Network

Philadelphia Union vs. New York Red Bulls

Subaru Park in Chester, Pa.

7:00 PM

Paramount+ CBS Sports Network

CBS Sports Golazo Matchnight

8:30 PM

Paramount+ & CBS Sports Golazo Network

CBS Sports Golazo Matchnight

9:00 PM

Paramount+ & CBS Sports Network

Nashville SC vs. D.C. United

GEODIS Park in Nashville, Tenn.

9:00 PM

Paramount+ & CBS Sports Golazo Network

CBS Sports Golazo Matchnight

11:00 PM

Paramount+ & CBS Sports Golazo Network

2025 U.S. Open Cup schedule page
Go in depth on the Quarterfinal Round via the Open Cup Stories page
U.S. Soccer, CBS Sports Reach Multimedia Rights Agreement for 2025 & 2026 U.S. Open Cup
Visit ussoccer.com/us-open-cup for full tournament coverage

In addition to full matches and highlights, CBS Sports’ coverage will include studio programming on CBS Sports Golazo Network and the creation of ancillary content beyond games which will focus on markets and clubs in the competition, as well as the tournament’s rich history as the oldest ongoing national soccer competition in the United States. CBS Sports will also provide additional Open Cup editorial coverage on CBSSports.com, the Golazo Starting XI newsletter and across its @GolazoAmerica and @CBSSportsGolazo social accounts.

U.S. Soccer continues to invest in the U.S. Open Cup which has resulted in a record $1 million purse for the 2025 tournament, more than doubling last year’s total, including $600,000 for this year’s champion. The increased investment reflects growing momentum around the U.S. Open Cup, with ongoing support from key U.S. Soccer partners – Marriott Bonvoy, Michelob Ultra, New York Life, and Nike.

Following this week’s Quarterfinals, the Cup will take another hiatus to gear up for the Semifinal Round that will take place Sept. 16-17. Hosting scenarios for the Semifinals were determined via the final draw that set up the tournament’s final three rounds in May; click here to see the results of the hosting scenario draws for both sides of the bracket.

About the U.S. Soccer Federation

Founded in 1913, U.S. Soccer, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is the official governing body of the sport in the United States. Our vision is clear; we exist in service to soccer. Our ambition, working across the soccer ecosystem, is to ignite a national passion for the game. We believe soccer is more than a sport; it is a force for good. We are focused in three areas: Soccer Everywhere, ensuring everyone, everywhere experiences the joy of soccer; Soccer Success, our 27 National Teams and pro leagues winning on the world stage; and Soccer Investment, maximizing and diversifying investments to sustainably grow the game at all levels. For more information, visit ussoccer.com/ourvision.

About the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup

Now in its 110th edition, the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup has crowned U.S. Soccer’s national champion since 1914. The history-filled tournament is conducted on a single-game-knockout basis and is open to professional and amateur teams affiliated with U.S. Soccer. In 1999, the oldest ongoing national soccer competition in the U.S. was renamed to honor American soccer pioneer Lamar Hunt. The 2025 U.S. Open Cup winner will earn a berth in the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup and have its name engraved on the Dewar Challenge Trophy – one of the oldest nationally contested trophies in American team sports – now on permanent display at the National Soccer Hall of Fame in Frisco, Texas. The 2025 tournament features a total purse worth $1 million that includes a $600,000 award for the champion. Los Angeles Football Club of MLS is the defending Champion. The 109th edition of the tournament concluded on September 25, 2024, with LAFC beating four-time Champions Sporting Kansas City 3-1 at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles to become Open Cup Champions for the first time.
The official website of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup is ussoccer.com/us-open-cup. Fans can also follow the competition on X/Twitter and Instagram @OpenCup and Facebook @OfficialOpenCup.