The quarterfinals for the U.S. Open Cup are now finalized, revealing the path for the remaining eight teams vying for the championship in the United States` oldest soccer competition.
The draw features exciting regional matchups. Philadelphia Union is set to host the New York Red Bulls, while Minnesota United will play host to the Chicago Fire. The other quarterfinal clashes see Nashville SC taking on D.C. United, and San Jose Earthquakes facing Austin FC, completing the lineup of the final eight.
The journey to this stage varied greatly among the teams. Some secured dominant wins in the Round of 16 – notably the Fire, Austin FC, and the Union, with Philadelphia defeating the last non-MLS side, the USL Championship`s Pittsburgh Riverhounds. In contrast, Minnesota, Nashville, and San Jose advanced with narrow one-goal victories, while the Red Bulls and D.C. United required penalty shootouts to book their places.
These crucial quarterfinal matches are scheduled to take place during the week of July 7. All coverage of the games will be available across CBS Sports platforms.
Here is a detailed look at the U.S. Open Cup quarterfinal draw, along with the potential roadmap to the final, with the home team listed first:
U.S. Open Cup Quarterfinals
Eastern Bracket
- Philadelphia Union vs. New York Red Bulls
- Nashville SC vs. D.C. United
Western Bracket
- Minnesota United vs. Chicago Fire
- San Jose Earthquakes vs. Austin FC
Semifinal Hosting Priority
The winners from each quarterfinal match will advance to face the winner of the other quarterfinal within their respective bracket. Below is the predetermined hosting priority for each semifinal game:
Eastern Bracket Priority
- New York Red Bulls
- Nashville SC
- D.C. United
- Philadelphia Union
Western Bracket Priority
- Minnesota United
- Austin FC
- San Jose Earthquakes
- Chicago Fire
Final Hosting Priority
The champion of the Western Bracket semifinal will have the honor of hosting the U.S. Open Cup final, which is scheduled for October 1.
Dominic Ashworth