Washington, D.C. - D.C. United is set to face the Rochester Rhinos in the third round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup on Tuesday, July 1 at the Maryland Soccerplex in Germantown, MD with a kickoff time of 7:30 p.m. ET. Should D.C. win, the quarterfinal match-up between United and the winner of Chicago Fire vs. Cleveland City Stars would be played at the Soccerplex on July 8. Tickets for Tuesday's game are now available by visiting www.DCUnited.com or calling United's offices at 202-587-5000.
The Rochester Rhinos (USL-1) advanced to the third round by defeating the Pittsburgh Riverhounds (United Soccer League's second division) 3-0 on June 24. D.C. has twice met Rochester in Open Cup play, capturing its only tournament title by defeating the Rhinos 3-0 in the final game in 1996. The two team's second meeting came in 2000 and saw United replicate a 3-0 scoreline in the third round win. Rochester is the only non-MLS team to win the Open Cup since the league's inception.
Individual tickets for the match are available for $25, while groups of 10 or more can purchase at the $22 price level when purchased in advance. Season ticket holders will receive a special advance ticket discounted price of $20. Tickets can be purchased via dcunited.com or by calling United offices at 202-587-5000. Tickets will also be available at the Maryland Soccerplex by calling 301-528-1480. Parking at the Soccerplex is included in the price of all tickets.
The Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup is an annual national competition that is open to all amateur and professional soccer teams that are affiliated with U.S. Soccer. It is the oldest tournament in the U.S., beginning in 1914 when Brooklyn Field Club took home the very first title. MLS teams were first included in the tournament in the inaugural 1996 season, with D.C. United taking home the title.
