U.S. Open Cup 2024 quarterfinal pairings: LAFC, Sporting KC get home games

At least three USL Championship clubs have survived to the final eight

The 2024 U.S. Open Cup is down to its final eight teams.

Pairings for the quarterfinals were announced Wednesday night, as U.S. Soccer held a draw that more or less determined the bracket for the rest of the tournament.

There will be a draw ahead of the semifinals which determines the priority order for hosting rights for this year’s final, which is set for September 25.

Five MLS teams have survived out of the eight that entered, with three clubs from the USL Championship also still alive.

The round of 16 was highlighted by a wild 4-3 upset win for USL Championship side Sacramento Republic FC, who made headlines in the competition in 2022 by going all the way to the final.

The side from northern California is at it again, this time after having to come back in extra time to stun MLS’s San Jose Earthquakes. Both sides held the lead, and despite the Quakes going in front in the 100th minute, Sacramento would respond with two goals in under two minutes to claim victory.

Below are the quarterfinal pairings. Matches are scheduled to be played July 9-10, with the final schedule and venues for all matches still to be confirmed. Host sides are listed first in each pairing.

2024 U.S. Open Cup quarterfinal draw

  • Sporting Kansas City (MLS) vs. FC Dallas (MLS)
  • Atlanta United (MLS) vs. Indy Eleven (USL-C)
  • Sacramento Republic (USL-C) vs. Seattle Sounders FC (MLS)
  • Los Angeles FC (MLS) vs. New Mexico United (USL-C)

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