Rapids to Open 2013 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Campaign on May 28

Published on May 15, 2013 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Colorado Rapids News Release

COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (Wednesday, May 15, 2013) - The Colorado Rapids learned today its potential opponents for the team's first match in the 2013 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, which will take place on Tuesday, May 28. The Rapids enter the competition in the third round, taking on the winner of next Tuesday night's game between Orlando City (USL PRO) and the Ocala Stampede (PDL), either in Orlando, Fla. or Commerce City, Colo.

If Orlando City wins next Tuesday, they will host the Rapids on May 28 at 7:30 p.m. ET in Orlando, but if Ocala upset the higher-division team, Colorado would host the May 28 match at Dick's Sporting Goods Park at 7:00 p.m. MT.

Ticket information for the Rapids' potential home game on May 28 would be available immediately after the Orlando-Ocala match next Tuesday night (in the event of an Ocala win), with sales opening on ColoradoRapids.com on Wednesday, May 22 at 10:00 a.m.

The Rapids visit the San Jose Earthquakes this Saturday, May 18, with the live broadcast on Altitude with play-by-play man Richard Fleming and former U.S. National Team star Marcelo Balboa. The Rapids return to Dick's Sporting Goods Park on May 25 at 7:00 p.m. to face Chivas USA. For more information on the team, or to purchase tickets, visit www.ColoradoRapids.com or call 303-825-GOAL.

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