Richmond, South Georgia take on MLS opponents; Omaha, Northern Colorado battle for Round of 16 berth | Image Credit: U.S. Soccer
TAMPA, Fla. - Following a historic start to the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup by a number of League One clubs, the four remaining sides now know their opponents for the Round of 32. The pair of League One clubs that upset MLS opposition on the road – Union Omaha and Northern Colorado Hailstorm FC – will battle for a spot in the Round of 16, while the Richmond Kickers and South Georgia Tormenta FC will take on another duo of MLS clubs. The matchup between Omaha and Northern Colorado guarantees a spot for a League One club in the Round of 16 for the first time in league history.
Venue: DRV PNK Stadium, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Date: Tuesday, May 10; 8 p.m. ET
H2H: First meeting
Inter Miami FC | South Georgia Tormenta FC | |
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Founded | 2020 | 2016 |
Location | Fort Lauderdale, Fla. | Statesboro, Ga. |
League | MLS | USL League One |
2022 League Record (Standing) | 3-6-1 (13th, Eastern) | 2-1-2 (2nd) |
Record vs. Opposing League | N/A | N/A |
USOC Record (Appearances) | 1-0 (1) | 3-2 (3) |
Best USOC Finish | Round of 32 (2022)* | Round of 32 (2022)* |
*Tournament ongoing
Venue: City Stadium; Richmond, Va.
Date: Wednesday, May 11; 6:30 p.m. ET
H2H: First meeting
Richmond Kickers | Charlotte FC | |
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Founded | 1993 | 2022 |
Location | Richmond, Va. | Charlotte, N.C. |
League | USL League One | MLS |
2022 League Record (Standing) | 2-2-1 (5th) | 4-6-1 (8th, Eastern) |
Record vs. Opposing League | 5-11-0 | 1-0-0 |
USOC Record (Appearances) | 19-13 (22) | 1-0 (1) |
Best USOC Finish | Champion (1995) | Round of 32 (2022)* |
*Tournament ongoing
Venue: Al F. Caniglia Field (Univ. of Nebraska Omaha); Omaha, Neb.
Date: Wednesday, May 11; 8 p.m. ET
H2H: First meeting
Union Omaha | Northern Colorado Hailstorm FC | |
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Founded | 2020 | 2022 |
Location | Papillion, Neb. | Windsor, Colo. |
League | USL League One | USL League One |
2022 League Record (Standing) | 1-1-2 (8th) | 1-2-1 (10th) |
Record vs. Opposing League | 24-8-16 | 0-1-1 |
USOC Record (Appearances) | 2-0 (1) | 2-0 (1) |
Best USOC Finish | Round of 32 (2022)* | Round of 32 (2022)* |
*Tournament ongoing