Chicago City Wire

CHICAGO, May 22, 2025 – U.S. Soccer and Chicago Fire FC have announced that the team will play against Minnesota United in the Quarterfinals of the 2025 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. The match is scheduled to occur at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota, on either July 8 or 9. Further details regarding the schedule will be provided by U.S. Soccer on Tuesday, May 27.

In a draw conducted prior to determining quarterfinal matchups, Chicago was placed into the West Bracket while Nashville SC went into the East Bracket. The other teams were already geographically assigned. In addition to Chicago's game against Minnesota United, San Jose Earthquakes will host Austin FC in another West Bracket matchup. In the East Bracket, Philadelphia Union will face New York Red Bulls and Nashville SC will compete against D.C. United.

The draw also established hosting priorities for both the semifinals and final of the tournament. Minnesota United has priority for hosting in the West Bracket semifinals followed by Austin FC, San Jose Earthquakes, and Chicago Fire FC. For the East Bracket semifinals, New York Red Bulls hold hosting priority ahead of Nashville SC, D.C. United, and Philadelphia Union. The final match will be hosted by a team from the West Bracket.

Chicago reached this stage after defeating New England Revolution with a score of 3-1 on May 20 at Chapey Field at Anderson Stadium located at Providence College in Rhode Island. Jonathan Bamba scored first for Chicago when his cross deflected off a defender into New England's net in the 38th minute. Hugo Cuypers added another goal with a volley following Brian Gutiérrez's cross hitting off the crossbar in minute 69 while Philip Zinckernagel scored their third goal by navigating through four defenders before shooting near penalty spot late during gameplay; New England managed one consolation goal via deflection from a Fire defender.

Minnesota secured their place by overcoming St Louis CITY SC with Anthony Markanich scoring twice late within minutes (85th &88th) helping them win round-of-sixteen tie ending up three-two victors overall showing resilience coming back from behind initially trailing earlier stages contest itself showcasing determination towards achieving success moving forward competition likewise previously mentioned counterparts currently engaged respective battles upcoming weeks months ahead time frame outlined above contextually speaking relative terms relating broader picture scope events unfolding concurrently parallel manner described hereinabove narrative account documentation pertaining subject matter under review consideration analysis reporting purposes concerned involved stakeholders audiences readership alike interested parties various capacities dimensions perspectives viewpoints angles observations insights conclusions drawn subsequently thereof aforementioned discussions deliberations 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