The Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup is the oldest soccer competition in the United States, dating back to the 1913-14 campaign.
New York City FC will host their first U.S. Open Cup match on Wednesday, June 15. The Club plays the New York Cosmos at 7:30 p.m. EDT at Coffey Field (Fordham University) in Bronx, N.Y. in the competition's fourth round.
NYCFC played the Cosmos in the U.S. Open Cup in 2015 and lost in penalty kicks.
Here are some facts about the tournament:
- The U.S. Open Cup was founded in the 1913-14 season and is the longest-running soccer competition in the United States.