SD Loyal Will Face LA Galaxy in Third Round of US Open Cup
April 8, 2022 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
San Diego Loyal News Release
San Diego - San Diego Loyal SC has an opponent for the next round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. Coach Landon Donovan's team will travel to face LA Galaxy of Major League Soccer in a third round match of the national historic competition that pairs teams from every level of play into a tournament.
SD Loyal drew LA Galaxy Friday morning during U.S. Soccer's draw that aligned teams based on geographical region. This will be the first time SD Loyal will face LA Galaxy and an MLS club in official competition. The third round introduces teams from Major League Soccer into the U.S. Open Cup . The third round match will take place between the April 19-21 window of competition at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif.
SD Loyal is coming off a 2-1 second round win against Albion San Diego earlier this week. Taylor Crull sent in a header in the 89th minute off a corner kick by Alejandro Guido to help send his team to the next round.
Donovan's team played that midweek U.S. Open cup match while also preparing for USL Championship action against Charleston Battery Saturday April 9 (7 p.m.) at Torero Stadium at USD.
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