After a short hiatus, the 109th edition of the annual Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup resumes action on Tuesday, May 21st. A total of 16 teams remain at this stage, including quite a few amateur sides. This season's installment of this competition will see a new winner, as reigning champions Houston Dynamo were eliminated in the round of 32 following a shocking defeat to second-tier outfit Detroit City.
So, who are the 16 teams still afloat in this competition? And where can fans watch many of these games? Here's all you need to know.
When does the round of 16 in the 2024 U.S. Open Cup get underway?
The round of 16 in the 2024 U.S. Open Cup will be taking place on Tuesday, May 21st and concluding on Wednesday, May 22nd.
One of the earliest matches involves Charleston Battery vs Atlanta United kicking off at 7 pm EST (4 pm PST), while one of the latest of the eight matches being played on Wednesday will be a 10:30 pm EST (7:30 pm PST) match starring Seattle Sounders vs Phoenix Rising.
All in all, all eight games being played on May 21st and May 22nd in the round of 16 will be kicking off anytime between 7 pm EST and 10:30 pm EST.
How can I watch the 2024 U.S. Open Cup round of 16?
While the matches will not be available on TV, fans have two live-streaming options available to tune into all the games taking place on Tuesday and Wednesday: MLSsoccer.com and USsoccer.com. Be advised that this option may not be available in all locations outside the USA, so make sure to bookmark our special broadcast page for specific viewing options for wherever you are currently based.
Which Major League Soccer teams are still competing in the 2024 U.S. Open Cup?
A total of six MLS teams are still involved in the 2024 U.S. Open Cup. They are:
- Atlanta United
- Kansas City
- Los Angeles FC
- San Jose Earthquakes
- FC Dallas
- Seattle Sounders
The other ten teams are comprised of nine USL Championship sides (second-tier) and one MLS Next Pro team (third-tier).
What is the full schedule of games taking place in the 2024 U.S. Open Cup round of 16?
Here are all the games that will be taking place on Tuesday, May 21st and Wednesday, May 22nd:
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