WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 7, 2025) - D.C. United will host the Round of 16 in the 2025 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup at Audi Field against Charlotte FC on Wednesday, May 21 with kickoff scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. The Black-and-Red advanced after a 2-0 win in extra time against the Charleston Battery from the USL Championship in the Round of 32 at Audi Field on Tuesday, May 6. D.C. United will face Charlotte FC who beat North Carolina FC 4-1 in extra time at First Horizon Stadium on the same night.
Tickets for D.C. United’s U.S. Open Cup Round of 16 match on May 21 are included in Full Season Ticket Packages and will be available for management in members’ Account Manager beginning Friday, May 9 at 10 a.m. ET.
Single match, group tickets, and suites will go on sale at 10 a.m. ET on Friday, May 9. To purchase tickets, click HERE.
The Black-and-Red has won the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup three times in club history. D.C. United captured its first cup title in the inaugural MLS season in 1996 after beating the Rochester Rhinos 3-0 with goals from Raul Diaz Arce, Eddie Pope, and Jaime Moreno. In 2008, D.C. United hoisted the domestic trophy once again when the club beat the Charleston Battery 2-1 with goals from Luciano Emilio and Fred. Most recently, the club captured its third cup championship in 2013 after a 1-0 against Real Salt Lake with the goal coming from Lewis Neal.
D.C. United last competed in the 2023 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. After beating the Richmond Kickers of USL League One 1-0 in the Third Round of the tournament on April 26, 2023, the Black-and-Red lost to the New York Red Bulls 1-0 in the Fourth Round on May 9, 2023.
This will be the first time that D.C. United and Charlotte FC meet in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. Since Charlotte joined Major League Soccer as an expansion side in 2022, the teams have met six times in the MLS regular season. In four seasons, D.C. United has a 2-3-1 record against Charlotte. The Black-and-Red last faced Charlotte FC on Decision Day on Oct. 14, 2024, with Charlotte winning 3-0 at Audi Field.
About D.C. United
One of the founding clubs of Major League Soccer in 1996, D.C. United is among the most decorated teams in the United States with 13 domestic and international trophies.
D.C. United has called the District home for the last 29 seasons and plays their home games at Audi Field in the Buzzard Point neighborhood of Southwest, Washington, D.C, which opened in 2018. In addition to D.C. United games, the 20,000-seat soccer-specific stadium hosts over 100 events year-round.
The Black-and-Red trains at the Inova Performance Complex, a state-of-the-art training facility and performance center located in Leesburg, Va. The 40,000 square foot 30-acre training facility, that opened in 2021, features four outdoor practice fields, and a training center equipped with a weight room and recovery facilities.
The Black-and-Red have won the MLS Cup four times (1996, 1997, 1999 and 2004), the Supporters’ Shield four times (1997, 1999, 2006 and 2007) and the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup three times (1996, 2008 and 2013). For more information and club updates, please visit http://www.dcunited.com and find us on social media @dcunited.
About Audi Field
The iconic 20,000-seat soccer-specific stadium is nestled in a prime location along the capitol riverfront, the fastest growing area in downtown D.C, and is the permanent home of D.C. United.
Opened in July 2018, Audi Field is a premier entertainment and event destination and was the host of the 2023 MLS All-Star Game vs. Arsenal FC. Complete with 500 premium field-level seats, 31 luxury suites, and one of the steepest stadium grades in sports, Audi Field offers fans a truly unique gameday experience. The stadium houses various events year-round from corporate outings, music festivals, and world class international sporting events from the Premier League Lacrosse to College Football, and more.
For more information, please visit www.audifield.com and find us on social media at @AudiField.
