US Open Cup Details

By Anonymous (not verified), May 11, 2022
US Soccer

THE FEVER

The gift of the 2022 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup continues this week with new teams, elevated stakes and shiny new wrapping! After the first six games of the round are completed on Tuesday, the final 10 games on Wednesday will be part of a brand new wraparound show on ESPN+ called Open Cup Goalcast that highlights on all the goals, celebrations and pivotal moments as they unfold throughout the night from first kick to final whistle. Starting at 6:30 p.m. ET, fans can tune into Futbol Americas on ESPN+ to find the Open Cup Goalcast, which will be hosted by Sebastian Salazar and Herculez Gomez. With eight more Division I (MLS) teams joining the fray and 11 underdogs from Div. II or lower leagues still in the hunt for U.S. Soccer's National Championship, the Round of 32 will see Open Cup Fever in full effect!

Round of 32 Tuesday Schedule

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Maxi Rodriguez’s Hard Road to Motor City Redemption

Maxi Rodriguez looked comfortable in the role of hero when he scored twice to lift Detroit City FC over MLS’ Columbus Crew in a comeback win on April 19 in the Third Round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. It was arguably the biggest win in club history, and, on a personal level, it was a huge moment for a player who’s fought adversity for far too long. Read Maxi's story.
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Round of 32 Wednesday Schedule on Goalcast

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Round of 32 Preview: #USOC2022 Dream Continues as Sweet Sixteen Beckons

Eight more MLS teams enter the Open Cup as the field has been trimmed from an original 103 to a slim 32. Aside from MLS big boys such as four-time Open Cup champions Seattle Sounders, reigning MLS champs New York City FC and 2021 Supporters Shield winners New England Revolution making their tournament bow, 11 underdogs - all from the divisions below Major League Soccer - will take the pitch with a place in the last sixteen on the line.
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Round of 16 Draw to Air on Futbol Americas this Thursday

The Round of 16 Draw will be held on Thursday as part of Futbol Americas on ESPN+. The bi-weekly soccer show with hosts Sebastian Salazar and Herculez Gomez will showcase the Draw as the remaining 16 teams are seeded in a final bracket that lays out their path to be crowned U.S. Soccer's National Champion! Tune in at 8:30 p.m. ET/7:30 CT on ESPN+ to see all the exciting match-ups as they are revealed!
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