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LouCity to Make 2018 U.S. Open Cup Entrance against Long Island Rough Riders

May 10, 2018 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Louisville City FC News Release


LOUISVILLE - The city of Louisville unites on Wednesday, May 16 as Louisville City FC hosts the Long Island Rough Riders for a U.S. Open Cup Second Round match at the University of Louisville's Dr. Mark & Cindy Lynn Stadium.

The U.S. Open Cup is a single elimination tournament and the longest-running national soccer competition in the United States. Should Louisville City advance far enough in the competition, they will likely face Major League Soccer opposition with a chance to host a club in Louisville. For more information about the Open Cup, see below.

Tickets are now available exclusively to 2018 Season Ticket Members with general sale seats going on sale tomorrow (Friday) at 10:00a ET. GA Sideline tickets are available for $15, while Bleachers & Berm seats are available for $12.

Looking to sit with a supporters group? The Coopers hold ground in the bleachers behind the East goal, while Scouse's House will be set up behind the West goal.

For more information and all things U.S. Open Cup, visit louisvillecityfc.com/opencup.

HEAD COACH JAMES O'CONNOR:

On his side's entrance into the 2018 U.S. Open Cup:

"We excited and we're certainly looking forward to the Open Cup. We certainly want to thank [UofL men's soccer head coach] Ken [Lolla] and everybody over at UofL for allowing us to go and play there. I think it's fantastic that we've been able to access to that stadium and that field so again, many thanks to UofL for all of their help with that. But, that's Wednesday, we have a big game on Sunday so our eyes are fixed on that."

On working with the University of Louisville for Lynn Stadium:

"It's huge! For us, we obviously have our stadium coming in 2020 so for UofL to help us out like this, it's massive. We're very appreciative of the fact that we're going to be able to go over there and play. We're very grateful to them for helping us out and for solidifying the partnership. I get along great with Ken, have huge respect, great coach and he has a great program there. It's fantastic that we've been able to get that for Wednesday."

ABOUT THE OPEN CUP:

The Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup is an unbroken thread that runs from the early 20th century to today. From the industrial leagues of the 1920s and 30s, to the ethnic flavor of the post-World War II era, and the dominance of MLS since the league's birth in 1996, the Open Cup tells the confusing, chaotic and unlikely story of soccer's success on American shores.

Running for the 105th year, the tournament stands as the oldest ongoing competition in the United States and features 94 teams from all levels of soccer in the United States. This year, 20 American Major League Soccer (MLS) clubs and 22 non-affiliated American United Soccer League (USL) clubs as well as 22 entrants from the Premier Development League (PDL), 19 from the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL), and 13 local amateur leagues.

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