Republic FC to Host Monterey Bay F.C. in 2024 U.S. Open Cup Round of 32
April 18, 2024 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Sacramento Republic FC News Release
Today, U.S. Soccer drew opponents and hosting rights for the 2024 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Round of 32. With the draw, Republic FC will host Monterey Bay F.C. on Tuesday, May 7 at 7:30 p.m.
Fans with full and half season memberships will soon receive communications to have the first opportunity to purchase tickets to the match, before seats are made available to the general public at 1:00 p.m. on April 19 at SacRepublicFC.com/Tickets.
The May 7 contest will mark Republic FC's debut match in this year's tournament. Earlier this year, it was announced that the club would enter in the Round of 32 among a group of the top seven teams from the 2023 USL Championship regular season and the league champion, as well as eight Major League Soccer sides. Last season, Sacramento finished on top of the Western Conference table and had the second-best record across all of USL.
The next two rounds of the tournament will be played in four-team brackets, assigned primarily by geographical location, with the winners from the Round of 32 advancing to face off in the Round of 16. The club is a part of the Lopez Division - named after Republic FC captain Rodrigo Lopez - along with Monterey Bay F.C., Oakland Roots SC, and San Jose Earthquakes. The eight divisions were named after U.S. Open Cup legends, including Lopez, the tournament's all-time assist leader in the modern era.
Republic FC has participated in every tournament played since the club's inaugural season in 2014 with an overall record of 20 wins and eight losses, while also advancing once in a penalty shootout. The Indomitable Club remains the only second-division club to reach the National Championship Final since 2008, defeating three MLS sides in the 2022 tournament.
USL Championship side Monterey Bay F.C. advanced to the Round of 32 on Wednesday night, defeating Division III side Irvine Zeta 2-0. All-time, the club has a 3-2 record in Open Cup play, including a win over San Jose Earthquakes in 2023.
This is the first time that Republic FC and regional rival Monterey Bay F.C. will face off in the tournament. The Indomitable Club has never lost to a USL Championship team in the Open Cup, claiming six all-time wins against intraleague opponents. The club has also continued to make Heart Health Park a difficult environment for Open Cup foes, claiming 17 all-time wins in addition to besting MLS side Sporting Kansas City in a penalty shootout in a 2022 semifinal match.
The match will be streamed live on USOpenCup.com and USLSoccer.com, providing unparalleled access to the tournament for soccer fans across the country.
This year's tournament is the 109th edition of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup - U.S. Soccer's National Championship. The tournament has crowned a champion every year since 1914, except for 2020 and 2021 when play was suspended due to COVID-19. It is the oldest ongoing domestic soccer competition and is a single-game, knockout tournament that is open to all professional and amateur teams affiliated with U.S. Soccer.
For more information about this year's tournament, visit USOpenCup.com.
• Discuss this story on the United Soccer League Championship message board...
United Soccer League Championship Stories from April 18, 2024
- Las Vegas Lights Host MLS-Side Los Angeles FC in U.S. Open Cup Round of 32 at Cashman Field - Las Vegas Lights FC
- NCFC to Host Phoenix Rising FC in Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Round of 32 on May 8 - North Carolina FC
- Phoenix Rising Hosts Pittsburgh, Saturday at 7:30 - Phoenix Rising FC
- 901 FC Carries Confidence into Clash No. 1 with Monterey Bay - Memphis 901 FC
- Indy Eleven to Host San Antonio FC in Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Round of 32 - Indy Eleven
- Detroit City FC Hosting Oakland Roots SC of the Western Conference on Saturday Afternoon - Detroit City FC
- Charleston Battery to Host Tormenta FC in U.S. Open Cup Round of 32 - Charleston Battery
- FC Tulsa Moves on to the Next Round of the U.S. Open Cup to Take on Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC - FC Tulsa
- Rowdies to Host Birmingham in Open Cup Round of 32 - Tampa Bay Rowdies
- Republic FC to Host Monterey Bay F.C. in 2024 U.S. Open Cup Round of 32 - Sacramento Republic FC
- MBFC Draws Sacramento Away for 2024 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Round of 32 - Monterey Bay FC
- Memphis 901 FC Set for U.S. Open Cup Round of 32 Matchup with FC Dallas of MLS - Memphis 901 FC
- History Made: New Mexico United to Host MLS Club for the First Time Ever - New Mexico United
- LouCity Matched with Seattle Sounders in Open Cup's Round of 32 - Louisville City FC
- Match Preview: Rhode Island FC vs. Las Vegas Lights FC: April 20, 2024 - Rhode Island FC
- Preview: Hounds at Phoenix Rising FC - Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC
- Detroit City FC Drawn on the Road to Major League Soccer's Houston Dynamo in US Open Cup - Detroit City FC
- Hounds Hosting Tulsa in U.S. Open Cup Round of 32 - Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC
- Loudoun United FC and Virginia Department of Forestry Announce Season-Long Partnership - Loudoun United FC
- FC Tulsa Welcomes Refugees and North Tulsa Soccer Club to Saturday's Match against Charleston Battery - FC Tulsa
- FC Tulsa Moves on in the U.S. Open Cup After Defeating Northern Colorado Hailstorm FC - FC Tulsa
- Birmingham Legion Advances to the US Open Cup Round of 32 - Birmingham Legion FC
- Miami FC Costly Red Card Fuels Tormenta FC Second Half Comeback in Open Cup 2-4 Loss - Miami FC
- Battery Launch Goals for Gardens Fundraiser Initiative with Green Heart Project and Tempest - Charleston Battery
- Switchbacks FC Acquire Defender Matt Real on Loan from Philadelphia Union for 2024 - Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC
- Monterey Bay Advances to Round of 32 in 2024 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Behind Brace from Salinas' Jerry Ayon - Monterey Bay FC
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
Other Recent Sacramento Republic FC Stories
- Republic FC Edged by San Antonio FC
- Special Olympics, Back to School, and More - Republic FC's August/September Community Recap
- "Super Danny" Wins Week 30 Save of the Week
- Homegrown Player Chibi Ukaegbu Earns Call up to U.S. U-19 Men's National Team
- Republic FC's Kieran Phillips Named a Finalist for September Fan Vote Player of the Month