After a two-year hiatus, the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup is coming back in 2022, which for the Philadelphia Union means an added competition kicking off in May.
U.S. Soccer announced the format for the 2022 competition on Wednesday, confirming that the Union will enter in the Round of 32. The draw for the round will be held April 22 and the Union will play on either May 10 or 11.
The timing will be less than ideal for the Union in their busiest travel month of the MLS regular season. They’ll travel to Nashville for a game on May 1 and to Los Angeles six days later to take on LAFC.