On Thursday, US Soccer revealed the format and schedule for the 2019 U.S. Open Cup.
The oldest soccer competition in the United States and one of the oldest cup competitions worldwide, the 2019 tournament will be the 106th edition. The Houston Dynamo are the defending champions.
From the federation's release, regarding hosting rights: "Home teams will be determined by random selection among those who apply to host. Clubs whose venue meets minimum tournament standards will be given priority."
84 teams will participate in this year's USOC tournament proper, with the first round kicking off on the week of May 7.