Starfire Soccer Stadium will host a U.S. Open Cup match for the first time since 2017 when the Seattle Sounders play the San Jose Earthquakes in the Round of 32 on May 11, it was announced on Thursday. The Sounders had been placed in a draw group that also included the USL Championship’s Phoenix Rising and Sacramento Republic, who will instead play one another. There will be another draw to determine the Round of 16 matchups at the conclusion of this round.
The Sounders have compiled a 23-6-4 record in Open Cup play during their MLS era, winning the tournament four times (2009-11 and 2014).