After the completion of the 2025 US Open Cup quarterfinals, the tournament has now reached the semifinals. Here is the complete roadmap of the 2025 US Open Cup Semifinal and Final, along with all the results.
The 2025 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, the 110th edition of this historic tournament, has featured an all-MLS lineup in the knockout stages, making for some fierce competition. Nashville SC stormed into the semifinals by delivering a commanding 5–2 victory over D.C. United in the quarterfinals.
Austin FC advanced for the first time to the semifinal stage, edging out the San Jose Earthquakes in a tense shootout victory after penalties.
On the other side of the bracket, Minnesota United FC overcame the Chicago Fire in a dramatic extra-time win to force a comeback semifinal berth.
The remaining East bracket spot was decided between Philadelphia Union and New York Red Bulls, with that quarterfinal rescheduled to August 13; the winner will face Nashville SC on September 16.
US Open Cup 2025 semifinals teams, & schedule
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Here are the confirmed 2025 US Open Cup semifinal teams.
- Nashville SC, having defeated D.C. United 5–2 in the quarterfinals — they secured their first-ever semifinal appearance in the competition.
- Minnesota United FC advanced by beating the Chicago Fire in extra time.
- Austin FC reached the semifinals for the first time after winning a penalty shootout against the San Jose Earthquakes.
- Philadelphia Union or New York Red Bulls, whose quarterfinal matchup was postponed and rescheduled for August 13. The winner will face Nashville SC in the Eastern semifinal.
Tournament Infomation
- Number of Teams: 96 (18 MLS teams, 18 Liga MX teams)
- Dates: March 18 – October 1
- Schedule for 2025 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup
- First Round and Second Round: 64 teams
- Third Round: 80 teams
- Knockout Stage – 96 teams
- Round of 32
- Round of 16
- Quarterfinals
- Semifinals
- Final
- Defending Champions: Los Angeles FC
- Host Country: United States (all matches played in U.S. venues)
What is the status of the US Open Cup 2025 quarterfinals?
The top 8 teams from the round of 16 — along with 4 clubs East Bracket and 4 clubs West Bracket.
West Bracket
- July 8, 2025
- Minnesota United FC vs Chicago Fire FC – Saint Paul, Minnesota
- Score: 3–1
- San Jose Earthquakes vs Austin FC – San Jose, California
- Score: 2(2)–2(4)
- Minnesota United FC vs Chicago Fire FC – Saint Paul, Minnesota
East Bracket
- July 9, 2025
- Nashville SC vs DC United – Nashville, Tennessee
- Score: 5–2
- Nashville SC vs DC United – Nashville, Tennessee
- August 13, 2025
- Philadelphia Union vs New York Red Bulls – Chester, Pennsylvania
Schedule of US Open Cup 2025 semifinals
- September 16, 2025
- September 17, 2025
Final
The winners of the semifinals on September 16 and September 17 will automatically secure a spot in the 2025 US Open Cup final. The winner of the tournament automatically qualifies for the 2026 CONCACAF Champions Cup.
- October 1, 2025
- Winner of SF1 vs Winner of SF2
How to watch the 2025 US Open Cup semifinals and Final?
TNT Sports holds TV Broadcasting rights to the 2025 US Open Cup semifinals and Final in the United States. Paramount+, CBS Sports Golazo Network and CBS Sports Network have live telecasts of the selected matches.
Top goal scorers of the US Open Cup 2025
Brandon Vázquez is the leading goal scorer of the tournament with 4 goals in 3 matches. In the 2nd position, 13 players have 3 goals.
