The United States Soccer Federation has released the draw for the fourth round of the 2015 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. Fans are in store for some juicy potential matchups as well as one matchup that we already know.
Due to the number of American-based Major League Soccer clubs (17), it was known that two MLS clubs would have to face off with one other in the fourth round. That matchup is bound to be a classic as the Portland Timbers will travel north to face off with the Seattle Sounders FC at Starfire Sports Complex on June 16th. This will be the second consecutive year that the two clubs will meet in the US Open Cup, Seattle came away with a thrilling 3-1 win in last year’s clash.
Another big potential 4th round clash involves one of the expansion franchises in Major League Soccer. New York City FC just recently played their first derby match with New York Red Bulls and could square off with the New York Cosmos of the NASL. The Cosmos will need to get past the amateur side Jersey Express from the Premier Development League. Jersey Express are coming off a 1-0 victory of the New York Red Bulls II on Wednesday night.
There are a potential for a maximum of seven in-state derbies including potential matches between Colorado Rapids and the expansion Colorado Springs Switchbacks, Orlando City SC and Fort Lauderdale Strikers, as well as the Philadelphia Union against their USL affiliate Harrisburg City Islanders.
Below in a list of the potential Fourth Round matchups
Date | Match | Kickoff | Venue |
June 16 | New York City FC (MLS) at New York Cosmos (NASL) | 7:30 pm ET | Shuart Stadium; Hempstead, New York |
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June 16 | Jersey Express (PDL) at New York City FC (MLS) | 7 pm ET | Belson Stadium; Queens, New York |
June 16 | Rochester Rhinos (USL)/Harrisburg City Islanders (USL) winner at Philadelphia Union (MLS) | 7:30 pm ET | PPL Park; Chester, Pennsylvania |
June 16 | Atlanta Silverbacks (NASL)/Chattanooga FC (NPSL) winner at New York Red Bulls (MLS) | 7:30 pm ET | Red Bull Arena; Harrison, New Jersey |
June 16 | Minnesota United FC (NASL)/Saint Louis FC (USL) winner at Sporting Kansas City (MLS) | 8:30 pm ET | Sporting Park; Kansas City, Kansas |
June 16 | Louisville FC (USL)/Indy Eleven (NASL) winner at Chicago Fire (MLS) | 8:30 pm ET | Toyota Park; Bridgeview, Illinois |
June 16 | Oklahoma City Energy (USL)/Tulsa Roughnecks (USL) winner at FC Dallas (MLS) | 9 pm ET | TCU Soccer Stadium; Fort Worth, Texas |
TBD | Austin Aztex (USL)/San Antonio Scorpions (NASL) winner at Houston Dynamo (MLS) | 9 pm ET | BBVA Compass Stadium; Houston, Texas |
June 16 | Colorado Springs Switchbacks (USL)/Real Monarchs SLC (USL) winner at Colorado Rapids (MLS) | 9 pm ET | Dick's Sporting Goods Park; Commerce City, Colorado |
June 16 | Chula Vista FC (USASA)/Sacramento Republic FC (USL) winner at San Jose Earthquakes (MLS) | 10:30 pm ET | Avaya Stadium; San Jose, California |
June 16 | Portland Timbers (MLS) at Seattle Sounders FC (MLS) | 10:30 pm ET | Starfire Sports Complex; Tukwila, Washington |
June 17 | Orlando City SC (MLS) at Charleston Battery (USL) | 7:30 pm ET | Blackbaud Stadium; Charleston, South Carolina |
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June 17 | Fort Lauderdale Strikers (NASL) at Orlando City SC (MLS) | 7:30 pm ET | Orlando Citrus Bowl; Orlando, Florida |
June 17 | Charlotte Independence (USL)/Carolina RailHawks (NASL) winner at New England Revolution (MLS) | 7:30 pm ET | Soldiers Field (Harvard); Boston, Massachusetts |
June 17 | Columbus Crew SC (MLS) at Richmond Kickers (USL) | 7 pm ET | Richmond City Stadium; Richmond, Virginia |
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June 17 | Columbus Crew SC (MLS) at Jacksonville Armada (NASL) | 7:30 pm ET | Hodges Stadium; Jacksonville, Florida |
June 17 | DC United (MLS) at Pittsburgh Riverhounds (USL) | 7 pm ET | Highmark Stadium; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
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June 17 | DC United (MLS) at Tampa Bay Rowdies (NASL) | 7:30 pm ET | Al Lang Stadium; St. Petersburg, Florida |
June 17 | Portland Timbers 2 (USL)/Seattle Sounders 2 (USL) winner at Real Salt Lake (MLS) | 10 pm ET | Rio Tinto Stadium; Sandy, Utah |
June 17 | PSA Elite (USASA)/Ventura County Fusion (PDL) winner at LA Galaxy (MLS) | 10:30 pm ET | StubHub Center; Calrson, Carson, California |