The Quest for Glory Intensifies: U.S. Open Cup Round of 16 Locked In
- Adam Luna
- May 8
- 2 min read
By Adam Luna
The stage is set, the stakes are rising, and the dream of hoisting American soccer’s most historic trophy burns brighter than ever. The 2025 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup has reached its boiling point — and the Round of 16 promises drama, passion, and unforgettable moments when battle resumes on Tuesday, May 20, and Wednesday, May 21.
With just 16 clubs left standing in the 110th chapter of this legendary tournament, the race to the top is as fierce as ever. Fifteen MLS giants remain, but it’s Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC — the last defiant underdog from the lower tiers — who carry the banner for every club that dares to dream beyond the odds.
From coast to coast, rivalries will reignite and new stories will be written. In Texas, Austin FC and Houston Dynamo go toe-to-toe in a clash thick with state pride. The Keystone showdown pits Pittsburgh against Philly, with Riverhounds SC storming Subaru Park as the USL’s lone flamebearer. D.C. United faces Charlotte, and Orlando hosts Nashville in battles for southeastern supremacy, while the Midwest braces for a gritty face-off between Minnesota United and St. Louis CITY SC.
Every second of every match will be broadcast live on Paramount+, with select clashes simulcast on CBS Sports Network and CBS Sports Golazo Network, including the fan-favorite Golazo Show — a whip-around thrill ride capturing every net-busting goal on May 21.
🎥 Don’t miss a kick, a card, or a classic comeback — the full schedule and broadcast links are live at ussoccer.com/us-open-cup.
🏆 Round of 16 Fixtures – 2025 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup
(All times ET – Home teams listed first)
Tuesday, May 20
🗽 New England Revolution vs. Chicago Fire FC⏰ 7:30 PM | 📍 Chapey Field at Anderson Stadium, Providence, RI📺 Paramount+ & CBS Sports Golazo Network
🌉 San Jose Earthquakes vs. Portland Timbers⏰ 10:30 PM | 📍 PayPal Park, San Jose, CA📺 Paramount+ & CBS Sports Network
Wednesday, May 21
🎯 The Golazo Show⏰ 7:00 PM | 📺 CBS Sports Golazo Network
🏙️ New York Red Bulls vs. FC Dallas⏰ 7:30 PM | 📍 Sports Illustrated Stadium, Harrison, NJ📺 Paramount+ & CBS Sports Network
⚫🔵 D.C. United vs. Charlotte FC⏰ 7:30 PM | 📍 Audi Field, Washington, D.C.📺 Paramount+
🌽 Minnesota United FC vs. St. Louis CITY SC⏰ 7:30 PM | 📍 Allianz Field, St. Paul, MN📺 Paramount+
🟣🟡 Orlando City SC vs. Nashville SC⏰ 7:30 PM | 📍 Inter&Co Stadium, Orlando, FL📺 Paramount+
🔵⚫ Philadelphia Union vs. Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC⏰ 7:30 PM | 📍 Subaru Park, Chester, PA📺 Paramount+
🌵 Austin FC vs. Houston Dynamo⏰ 9:00 PM | 📍 Q2 Stadium, Austin, TX📺 Paramount+
With $1 million in total prize money and $600,000 for the champion, the 2025 edition features the highest stakes in tournament history — fueled by partners like Nike, New York Life, Michelob Ultra, and Marriott Bonvoy. Special recognition and $50,000 checks have already gone to Pittsburgh, Union Omaha, and El Farolito for leading their divisions.
But the story’s far from over. Legacies are waiting to be forged, and only one team will climb to the summit.
The Cup is calling. Who will answer?
