Dan Moriarty Chief Marketing Officer | Chicago Fire FC Website
Dan Moriarty Chief Marketing Officer | Chicago Fire FC Website
Chicago Fire FC is set to face the New England Revolution in the Round of 16 of the 2025 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. The match will take place at Chapey Field at Anderson Stadium in Providence, Rhode Island, on Tuesday, May 20, with kickoff scheduled for 6:30 p.m. CT. Fans can watch the game live on Paramount+.
The Chicago Fire advanced to this stage after a decisive 4-0 victory over Detroit City FC at SeatGeek Stadium. Hugo Cuypers scored early in the fourth minute, followed by an own goal from Detroit's Darren Smith in the 35th minute. Omari Glasgow and Maren Haile-Selassie added goals in the second half to secure their win.
The New England Revolution earned their spot by defeating Rhode Island FC 2-1 at Centreville Bank Stadium. Tomás Chancalay and young talent Cristiano Oliveira provided the goals for New England.
The Round of 16 matchups were determined through a draw before the Round of 32, grouping teams into four-team groups while considering league schedules and travel logistics.
Chicago Fire has a notable history in the U.S. Open Cup, having won four championships (1998, 2000, 2003, and 2006), tying them for most titles held by an MLS team. They also hold records for most wins and semifinal appearances by an MLS team in this competition.
Other matches scheduled include San Jose Earthquakes against Portland Timbers and New York Red Bulls facing FC Dallas among others across various locations on May 20 and May 21.