Loons to play Louisville City in U.S. Open Cup
Minnesota United will go on the road to Louisville City FC for the U.S. Open Cup’s Round of 32 on May 6-7, according to the national tournament’s draw Thursday. Match details to be announced.
MNUFC will have its first team in the tournament this year, after its second team was in the field a year ago. MNUFC2 beat Chicago House in Round 1 in Elmhurst, Ill., but then lost to Michigan Stars in Round 2 at Allianz Field.
In this iteration, the Loons, if they advance, have “first hosting priority” for the Round of 16 on May 20-21. Union Omaha and St. Louis City will play on the other side of the bracket.
Louisville City is coached by Danny Cruz, who played for MNUFC in its final North American Soccer League season in 2016. He won USL Championship Coach of the Year in 2024 as the LouCity reached the Eastern Conference semifinals.
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