The U.S. Open Cup has reached the quarterfinal stage. The eight remaining teams now have a clear path to the final of America`s oldest soccer tournament.
The quarterfinal matchups feature regional rivalries. Philadelphia Union will host the New York Red Bulls, and Minnesota United will play host to the Chicago Fire. In other ties, Nashville SC is set to meet D.C. United, and San Jose Earthquakes will face Austin FC, completing the quarterfinal lineup.
The teams reached this stage through various means, with some winning their Round of 16 matches decisively and others needing more drama. Chicago Fire, Austin FC, and Philadelphia Union secured comfortable victories. The Union eliminated the last non-MLS team, Pittsburgh Riverhounds (USL Championship). Minnesota United, Nashville SC, and San Jose Earthquakes advanced with narrow one-goal wins, while New York Red Bulls and D.C. United required penalty shootouts to reach the quarterfinals.
These quarterfinal matches are scheduled to be played during the week of July 7.
Below is a summary of the U.S. Open Cup quarterfinal draw and the path to the final. The home team is 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 of each quarterfinal will face each other within their respective brackets in the semifinals. Here is the hosting priority for these matches.
Eastern Bracket
- New York Red Bulls
- Nashville SC
- D.C. United
- Philadelphia Union
Western Bracket
- Minnesota United
- Austin FC
- San Jose Earthquakes
- Chicago Fire
Final Hosting Priority
The winner of the Western bracket semifinal will host the U.S. Open Cup final, which is scheduled for October 1.