MLS Clubs Houston Dynamo and LAFC Advance to Round of 32 in 2024 U.S. Open Cup

2024 U.S. Open Cup: Houston Dynamo, LAFC among MLS clubs to enter Round of 32

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The draw for the 2024 U.S. Open Cup Round of 32 has been finalized as U.S. Soccer announced the matchups for May’s competition. Eight MLS clubs, including LAFC, Atlanta United, Seattle Sounders, and FC Dallas, will enter the competition at this stage. New York City FC II is the only MLS NEXT Pro side remaining after advancing through three rounds of the tournament.

Reigning MLS Cup finalists LAFC will face Las Vegas Lights FC, Atlanta United will host Charlotte Independence, and Seattle Sounders will welcome Louisville City FC in the Round of 32. Defending champions Houston Dynamo will take on Detroit City FC, and Sporting KC and Real Salt Lake complete the list of MLS teams participating.

Union Omaha, South Georgia Tormenta, and Charlotte Independence are the remaining USL League One clubs in the competition.

Here is a breakdown of the divisions and pairings:

Alonso Division
– Charleston Battery vs. South Georgia Tormenta FC
– Atlanta United vs. Charlotte Independence

Gonsalves Division
– Tampa Bay Rowdies vs. Birmingham Legion FC
– FC Dallas vs. Memphis 901 FC

Hakala-Nolan Division
– Union Omaha vs. Sporting Kansas City
– Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs. FC Tulsa

LeToux Division
– Seattle Sounders FC vs. Louisville City FC
– North Carolina FC vs. Phoenix Rising FC

Lopez Division
– Sacramento Republic FC vs. Monterey Bay F.C.
– San Jose Earthquakes vs. Oakland Roots SC

Mark Division
– Las Vegas Lights FC vs. Los Angeles FC
– Orange County Soccer Club vs. Loudoun United FC

Onstad Division
– Indy Eleven vs. San Antonio FC
– Houston Dynamo FC vs. Detroit City FC

Watson Division
– NYCFC II vs. Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC
– New Mexico United vs. Real Salt Lake

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