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GET TO KNOW: Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Third Round Opponents

By USLLeagueOne.com Staff, 04/18/23, 4:00PM EDT

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Five League One clubs look to topple higher-division opposition


Five League One clubs look to topple higher-division opposition | Image Credit: U.S. Soccer

TAMPA, Fla. - The Third Round of the 2023 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup is set to take place on April 25 and 26 and features the five remaining League One clubs traveling to take on USL Championship and Major League Soccer opponents.

In three U.S. Open Cup appearances, League One clubs have found success against higher-division opposition, going 10-13 against USL Championship clubs and 3-5 against MLS sides. The remaining five clubs also maintain a slight advantage in all-time tournament winning percentage, with the League One sides at 62.8% (54-32) and the five opponents at 58.5% (93-66).

For more information about each matchup and how to watch, check out the complete schedule.

Charleston Battery vs. Charlotte Independence

Date: Tuesday, April 25; 7 p.m. ET
Venue: Patriots Point; Charleston, S.C.
H2H: 10-5-6, CHS (2015)

 
First Season 1993 2015
Location Charleston, S.C. Charlotte, N.C.
League USL Championship USL League One
2023 League Record (Standing) 4-0-3 (1st, Eastern) 3-0-3 (1st)
Record vs. Opposing League 1-1 83-69-58
USOC Record (Appearances) 38-21 (22*) 6-6 (7*)
Best USOC Finish (Year) Runner-Up (2008) Round of 16 (2015)

*Tournament ongoing

Charlotte FC vs. South Georgia Tormenta FC

Date: Tuesday, April 25; 7:30 p.m. ET
Venue: Mecklenburg County Sportsplex; Matthews, N.C.
H2H: First meeting
Broadcast: CBS Sports Golazo Network

 
First Season 2022 2016
Location Charlotte, N.C. Statesboro, Ga.
League Major League Soccer USL League One
2023 League Record (Standing) 2-4-3 (11th, Eastern) 3-3-0 (3rd)
Record vs. Opposing League 2-0 0-1
USOC Record (Appearances) 2-1 (2*) 4-3 (4*)
Best USOC Finish (Year) Round of 16 (2022) Round of 32 (2022)

*Tournament ongoing

St. Louis CITY SC vs. Union Omaha

Date: Tuesday, April 25; 8 p.m. ET
Venue: CITYPARK; St. Louis, Mo.
H2H: First meeting
Broadcast: YouTubeBleacher Report

 
First Season 2023 2020
Location St. Louis, Mo. Papillion, Neb.
League Major League Soccer USL League One
2023 League Record (Standing) 6-2-1 (1st, Western) 1-1-2 (7th)
Record vs. Opposing League N/A 2-1
USOC Record (Appearances) 0-0 (1*) 5-1 (2*)
Best USOC Finish (Year) Third Round (2023*) Quarterfinals (2022)

*Tournament ongoing

D.C. United vs. Richmond Kickers

Date: Wednesday, April 26; 7:30 p.m. ET
Venue: Audi Field; Washington, D.C.
H2H: 4-1, DC (2001)
Broadcast: 1190 iHeart Sports DC, iHeartRadio

 
First Season 1996 1993
Location Washington, D.C. Richmond, Va.
League Major League Soccer USL League One
2023 League Record (Standing) 3-4-2 (8th, Eastern) 1-1-2 (8th)
Record vs. Opposing League N/A 5-15
USOC Record (Appearances) 37-20 (24*^) 36-21 (23*)
Best USOC Finish (Year) Champion (1996, 2008, 2013) Champion (1995)

*Tournament ongoing
^Includes qualification results

Colorado Rapids vs. Northern Colorado Hailstorm FC

Date: Wednesday, April 26; 9 p.m. ET
Venue: DICK'S Sporting Goods Park; Commerce City, Colo.
H2H: First meeting
Broadcast: YouTube

 
First Season 1996 2022
Location Commerce City, Colo. Windsor, Colo.
League Major League Soccer USL League One
2023 League Record (Standing) 1-3-5 (12th, Western) 1-0-2 (6th)
Record vs. Opposing League N/A 1-0
USOC Record (Appearances) 16-24 (25*^) 3-1 (2*)
Best USOC Finish (Year) Runner-Up (1999) Round of 32 (2022)

*Tournament ongoing
^Includes qualification results

 


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