WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 2, 2026) - D.C. United will host the Round of 32 in the 2026 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup at Audi Field against USL League One side One Knoxville SC on Wednesday, April 15. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. The Black-and-Red will face a One Knoxville SC side who defeated Asheville City SC on the road in a 3-2 penalty shootout in the previous round.
Tickets for D.C. United’s U.S. Open Cup Round of 32 match on April 15 are included in all 2026 D.C. United Season Ticket Memberships and are now available in members’ D.C. United Account Manager.
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The Round of 32, which features the 16 victors from this week’s Second Round action facing off against 16 Major League Soccer (Div. I) clubs, will take place April 14-15. The group of advancing teams includes nine from the USL Championship (Div. II), six from USL League One (Div. III) and one from MLS NEXT Pro (Div. III).
Today’s draw saw clubs divided into eight groups of four based on geography. The groups are named for the eight most capped players with the U.S. Men’s National Team that have captured a U.S. Open Cup title.
Each quartet includes two Second Round winners and two teams from MLS – one designated home in the Round of 32 and one designated away. The two winners from each group’s Round of 32 matchups will face off in the Round of 16, set to take place April 28-29. The hosting priority order for the Round of 16 was also determined as part of this morning’s draw and is outlined below.Â
Jeff Agoos Group Â
Richmond Kickers (USLL1) vs. Columbus Crew (MLS); City Stadium; Richmond, Va.Â
D.C. United (MLS) vs. One Knoxville SC (USLL1); Audi Field; Washington, D.C.Â
Round of 16 Hosting Priority:Â
D.C. United; Richmond Kickers; One Knoxville SC; Columbus CrewÂ
D.C. United has hoisted the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup three times in club history, with the first being during the inaugural 1996 MLS season, earning a commanding 3-0 win against the Rochester Rhinos.  The club would claim its second Open Cup title in 2008 after defeating the Charleston Battery 2-1.  The Black-and-Red secured its third title in 2013, with a 1-0 victory over Real Salt Lake.Â
This past 2025 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, D.C. United defeated the Charleston Battery 2-0 in the Round of 32 behind goals from forward Jacob Murrell and midfielder Jared Stroud.  The Black-and-Red then advanced to the Quarterfinals after getting the better of Charlotte FC in a thrilling 2-1 penalty shootout, where goalkeeper Jordan Farr made history becoming the first goalkeeper to record four penalty saves in an Open Cup shootout.  D.C. United’s run came to an end after a 5-2 Quarterfinal loss to eventual Champions Nashville SC, closing out a memorable Open Cup campaign.Â
The final 32 teams will play down to a field of four semifinalists in May before the competition breaks until the semifinals on September 15 or 16. The Final match is slated for Wednesday, October 21. The 80 teams participating in the 2026 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup are competing for a $1 million purse, with a place in the 2027 Concacaf Champions Cup also up for grabs.Â
About D.C. United  Â
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.  Â
D.C. United has called the District home for the last 30 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. Â
The Black-and-Red trains at the United 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.  Â
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 www.dcunited.com and find us on social media @dcunited.  Â
About U.S. SoccerÂ
Founded in 1913, U.S. Soccer, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is the official governing body of the sport in the United States. Our vision is clear; we exist in service to soccer. Our ambition is to ignite a national passion for the game and elevate its power to unite, inspire, and uplift. We believe soccer is more than a sport; it is a force for good. We are focused on three areas: U.S. Soccer Everywhere, making soccer the #1 played sport in every community in America; U.S. Soccer is Yours, ensuring everyone feels ownership of soccer’s future in the U.S., and U.S. Soccer Success, winning major tournaments, including World Cups. Together, the future of the game is ours to build. For more information, visit ussoccer.com/ourvision. Â
About the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open CupÂ
The Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup has crowned U.S. Soccer’s national champion since 1914. The history-filled tournament is conducted on a single-game-knockout basis and is open to professional and amateur teams affiliated with U.S. Soccer. In 1999, the oldest ongoing national soccer competition in the U.S. was renamed to honor American soccer pioneer Lamar Hunt. The 2026 U.S. Open Cup winner will earn a berth in the 2027 Concacaf Champions Cup and have its name engraved on the Dewar Challenge Trophy – one of the oldest nationally contested trophies in American team sports – now on permanent display at the National Soccer Hall of Fame in Frisco, Texas. Nashville SC of MLS is the defending U.S. Open Cup Champion. The 110th edition of the tournament concluded on October 1, 2025, with NSC defeating Austin FC to claim the Tennessee club’s first piece of major silverware.
