
Nashville SC to Play Fellow USL Foe Louisville City in 5th Round of U.S. Open Cup
June 7, 2018 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Nashville SC News Release
CHICAGO - Nashville SC has another date with Louisville City. U.S. Soccer held its U.S. Open Cup 5th round draw on Thursday morning and pitted two of the three USL sides remaining in the tournament against each other. The matchup will be held on Wednesday, June 20 at Lynn Stadium on the University of Louisville's campus.
It will be the third time since March that Nashville and Louisville have played, with each team winning 2-0 at home. There is one more USL match scheduled between the clubs on August 18 that will held at Louisville's typical home site, Slugger Field. The venue for the Open Cup matchup is a classic soccer facility that is home to the Louisville Cardinals and holds 5,300 fans.
Nashville is now 3-0 in its first foray into the U.S. Open Cup with the 2-0 win on Wednesday night over Colorado Rapids of MLS. This will also be Louisville City's first time in the 5th round after it beat New England Revolution of MLS on Tuesday 3-2. The matchup is the
The winner of Nashville SC and Louisville City will play the winner of Atlanta United and Chicago Fire, both of MLS, in the Quarterfinals of the Open Cup.
Ticket information for the match has not been announced.
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