Loudoun United FC (LUFC) will play Orange County SC in the 2024 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Round of 32. The match will take place on Tuesday, May 7 at 10 p.m. ET at Championship Soccer Stadium in Irvine, CA.
Orange County SC, playing in the USL League Championship, currently sit atop the Western Conference table. They remain undefeated in the league, posting a 3-0-3 record, scoring nine goals through six games.
Loudoun United entered the U.S. Open Cup in the Second Round. After facing off against the Richmond Kickers, Loudoun advanced via a 0-0 (5-4 pks) scoreline. Loudoun currently sit 7th in the USL Championship Eastern Conference.
Orange County enter the Third Round of the U.S. Open Cup as one of eight USL Championship teams joining in this round, along with 8 MLS sides and the 16 winning teams from the Round 2 matchups.
Last year, Loudoun United FC competed in the U.S. Open Cup for the first time. The Red-and-White defeated North Carolina FC 2-1 in the Second Round and Flower City Union 5-0 in the Third Round before falling to the Columbus Crew of Major League Soccer in the Round of 32.
About Loudoun United FC
Loudoun United FC (LUFC) is the highest-level professional soccer franchise in Loudoun County, Virginia. The club plays in the United Soccer League (USL) Championship, one of the most successful professional soccer leagues in the world. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit www.loudoununitedfc.com.
To keep up with news and information on the team, follow @loudoununitedfc on Twitter and Instagram.
About the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup
The Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup is a single-elimination tournament designed to crown the top soccer club in the United States. The domestic cup tournament features clubs from all four professional leagues sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation: Major League Soccer, the United Soccer League Championship and League One, and the National Independent Soccer Association, as well as amateur teams.
2024 Competition Calendar
First Round Tuesday, March 19 – Thursday, March 21
Second Round Tuesday, April 2 – Wednesday, April 3
Third Round Tuesday, April 16 – Wednesday, April 17
Round of 32 Tuesday, May 7 – Wednesday, May 8
Round of 16 Tuesday, May 21 – Wednesday, May 22
Quarterfinal Tuesday, July 9 – Wednesday, July 10
Semifinal Tuesday, Aug. 27 – Wednesday, Aug. 28
Final Wednesday, Sept. 25