Episode Guide
Season 2026
Episode Guide
Colorado Rapids vs. Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC
Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC and Colorado Rapids are poised to battle it out for in-state supremacy in the Round of 16 of the US Open Cup.
Chicago Fire FC vs. St. Louis CITY SC
Chicago Fire FC welcomes St. Louis CITY FC in the Round of 16, which will be trying to build on a 4-0 victory over FC Tulsa in the previous stage.
Houston Dynamo FC vs. Louisville City FC
Louisville City FC looks to continue its run in US Open Cup play after knocking off Austin FC, taking on another Texas team, Houston Dynamo FC.
New England Revolution vs. Orlando City SC
The New England Revolution receives home-field advantage against Orlando City SC, which has earned only two wins across all competitions this season.
Columbus Crew vs. One Knoxville SC
One Knoxville SC looks for its second upset after defeating D.C. United in the last round, traveling to face another MLS side, the Columbus Crew.
New York Red Bulls vs. New York City FC
A derby will take place in the US Open Cup play, as fierce rivals New York City FC and New York Red Bulls compete for a place in the quarter-finals.
San Jose Earthquakes vs. Minnesota United FC
The San Jose Earthquakes enter the Round of 16 as one of the hottest teams in the MLS, hosting Western Conference opponents, Minnesota United FC.
Charlotte FC vs. Atlanta United FC
Atlanta United FC looks to salvage a rough start to its season with an away upset, facing Charlotte FC for a spot in the US Open Cup quarter-finals.
San Jose Earthquakes vs. Phoenix Rising FC
San Jose Earthquakes bowed out of the 2025 US Open Cup in the quarter-finals and starts its 2026 bid with a home match versus Phoenix Rising FC.
St. Louis CITY SC vs. FC Tulsa
FC Tulsa is coming off a four-goal win in its second US Open Cup contest and hopes to carry the momentum against St. Louis CITY SC, which is debuting.
Houston Dynamo FC vs. El Paso Locomotive FC
Houston Dynamo FC enters US Open Cup play, locking horns with another Texas squad, El Paso Locomotive, which has bested Laredo Heat and New Mexico.
Chattanooga FC vs. Atlanta United FC
Chattanooga FC scraped by in its previous two US Open Cup matches, thus earning a home meeting against Atlanta United FC in the Round of 32.
New York Red Bulls vs. Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC
New York Red Bulls starts its US Open Cup journey after a quarterfinal exit in the previous season, hosting the feisty Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC.
Richmond Kickers vs. Columbus Crew
Columbus Crew is back in US Open Cup play this season and enters the competition in the Round of 32, taking on Richmond Kickers at City Stadium.
Charlotte FC vs. Charlotte Independence
Charlotte FC and Charlotte Independence face off in a cross-town rivalry match, with at least one North Carolina team moving on to the Round of 16.
D.C. United vs. One Knoxville SC
D.C. United hopes to avoid a major upset while facing One Knoxville SC, which has won two games already, at Audi Field in the US Open Cup Round of 32.
FC Naples vs. Orlando City SC
Orlando City SC is on a short road trip for US Open Cup play, staying in-state as they duke it out with FC Naples for a spot in the Round of 16.
Sacramento Republic FC vs. Minnesota United FC
Minnesota United FC heads to the West Coast for a cup fixture, tangling with Sacramento Republic FC, which got past two rounds, at Heart Health Park.
Colorado Rapids vs. Union Omaha
Union Omaha faces a tough task as the USL League One team travels to square off against MLS outfit Colorado Rapids in the US Open Cup Round of 32.
Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC vs. Sporting Kansas City
Sporting Kansas City and Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC face each other for the first time, with a spot in the US Open Cup Round of 16 on the line.
Westchester SC vs. New York City FC
Two New York teams meet in the US Open Cup Round of 32, with USL League One side Westchester SC welcoming MLS franchise New York City FC on its turf.
Detroit City FC vs. Chicago Fire FC
Chicago Fire FC takes a trip north for US Open Cup play, taking on Detroit City FC, which has ousted two in-state rivals, at Keyworth Stadium.
Louisville City FC vs. Austin FC
Austin FC starts another US Open Cup bid after being the runner-ups in last year's edition, traveling to face Louisville City FC in the Round of 32.
New England Revolution vs. Rhode Island FC
The New England Revolution begins its 2026 US Open Cup campaign by hosting Rhode Island FC, which survived two rounds, at Centreville Bank Stadium.
Orange County SC vs. Phoenix Rising FC
Phoenix Rising FC and Orange County SC are coming off commanding opening-round showings as they prepare to face off at Championship Soccer Stadium.
New Mexico United vs. El Paso Locomotive
New Mexico United and El Paso Locomotive meet in the U.S. Open Cup, with the guests emerging victorious in the previous two games between the clubs.
San Antonio FC vs. FC Tulsa
USL Championship Western Conference foes reconvene in U.S. Open Cup second-round action, as FC Tulsa travels to Texas to tangle with San Antonio FC.
Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC vs. Spokane Velocity FC
Spokane Velocity FC heads south to square off against Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC, with Weidner Field as the backdrop of the fixture.
Flint City Bucks vs. Detroit City FC
Flint City Bucks will attempt to continue their history of upsets in the U.S. Open Cup while facing USL Championship side Detroit City FC at home.
Rhode Island FC vs. Hartford Athletic
Centreville Bank Stadium in Pawtucket will play host to this second-round bout, as Hartford Athletic heads a bit west to visit Rhode Island FC.
Vermont Green FC vs. Westchester SC
USL League One and USL League Two lock horns in U.S. Open Cup play, with Vermont Green FC hosting Westchester SC in the second round of action.
Lexington SC vs. Louisville City FC
Lexington SC and Louisville City FC rekindle their Commonwealth Cup rivalry in this competition, with a spot in the third phase on the line.
Richmond Kickers vs. Loudoun United FC
Richmond Kickers look to avenge a U.S. Open Cup loss to Loudoun United FC in 2024, as the two outfits meet again in the second round this year.
Chattanooga FC vs. Tennessee Tempo FC
Two in-state rivals duke it out in the second round of U.S. Open Cup play, as Tennessee Tempo FC makes a quick trip to square off versus Chattanooga FC.
Valley 559 FC vs. Sacramento Republic FC
Valley 559 FC took its inaugural U.S. Open Cup tilt and returns home for the second fixture, hosting fellow Californian club, Sacramento Republic FC.
Charlotte Independence vs. Charleston Battery
Charleston Battery doesn't have to travel far for U.S. Open Cup play, facing in-state rival Charlotte Independence in a battle for bragging rights.
FC Naples vs. FC America CFL Spurs
FC America CFL Spurs will finally make their U.S. Open Cup debut after forfeiting their opening match, traveling to Florida to take on FC Naples.
Indy Eleven vs. Union Omaha
Union Omaha is facing Indy Eleven on the road in their second-round match after a dominant 8-0 win in their first contest in the U.S. Open Cup.
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC vs. Virginia Dream FC
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC advanced by dispatching Steel City in their previous game, while Virginia Dream FC got the best of Carolina Core last week.
Asheville City SC vs. One Knoxville SC
One Knoxville SC and Asheville City SC are both coming off 3-1 victories in their first game as they meet up in North Carolina for U.S. Open Cup play.
BOHFS St. Louis vs. Union Omaha
Union Omaha returns to U.S. Open Cup play for a fourth time and heads to Missouri to face BOHFS St. Louis, which is a newcomer to the competition.
FC Motown vs. Hartford Athletic
FC Motown gets home-field advantage in its first U.S. Open Cup fixture, taking on Hartford Athletic at the Lubetkin Field in Newark, New Jersey.
Indy Eleven vs. Des Moines Menace
Indy Eleven opens U.S. Open Cup play hosting the Des Moines Menace, looking to recapture the same glory it saw in its historic semifinal run in 2024.
Vermont Green FC vs. Portland Hearts of Pine
Vermont Green FC hosts Portland Hearts of Pine in the first round of the U.S. Open Cup, with both sides appearing for a second time in the competition.