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5 days ago
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Nashville SC to host D.C. United in U.S. Open Cup quarterfinals on July 9
(This story was updated with new information.) Nashville SC now knows when it will host D.C. United in the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open Cup. The game will take place on July 9 (8 p.m., Paramount+) at Geodis Park. The quarterfinal draw took place on May 22. Advertisement Nashville was placed in the East half of the bracket, grouping it with the New York Red Bulls and Philadelphia Union in the other quarterfinal. If Nashville beats D.C., it will advance to its first-ever Open Cup semifinals, where it will face either the Red Bulls or Union on Sept. 16 or 17. Nashville would be at home against Philadelphia and on the road against New York. The Open Cup final is set for Oct. 1. One of the teams from the West half — Austin FC, the Chicago Fire, Minnesota United or the San Jose Earthquakes — will host that game. Nashville beat Orlando City 3-2 on May 21 at Inter&Co Stadium in the round of 16 to advance to the quarterfinals for the second time ever. Nashville fell to Orlando on penalties in their previous quarterfinal appearance in 2022. MORE: Nashville SC signs Tate Schmitt, former Real Salt Lake, Houston Dynamo defender Advertisement D.C. beat Charlotte FC in its round of 16 match on May 21. United came back from separate one-goal deficits in the 86th minute and in extra time to force a 3-3 tie and send the game to a penalty shootout, which it won 2-1. Nashville is 5-2-4 against D.C. all-time, with both losses coming last season. The teams played to a 0-0 tie at Geodis Park on May 17. Jacob Shames can be reached by email at jshames@ and on Twitter @Jacob_Shames. This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: U.S. Open Cup: Nashville SC to host D.C. United in quarterfinals
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5 days ago
- General
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Nashville SC continues unbeaten streak, but can't break through in scoreless tie with D.C. United
On May 3, Nashville SC played Atlanta United to a 1-1 tie which felt more like a win. The Boys in Gold were the better team for the final 70 minutes, rallied from a first-half deficit on the road and left Mercedes-Benz Stadium feeling they'd delivered, in coach B.J. Callaghan's words, a "complete, professional performance." Advertisement An 0-0 draw with D.C. United at Geodis Park on May 17 had the same net result. But afterwards, Nashville (7-4-3, 24 points) seemed to rue the two points it didn't earn more than it savored the one point it did pick up in the MLS standings. "We're not happy at all with the result," Callaghan said. "There's no one in the locker room that's satisfied." Nashville, which did extend its unbeaten streak to six games, plays at Orlando City in the U.S. Open Cup round of 16 on May 21 (6:30 p.m., Paramount+). Revenge not on Nashville's mind Callaghan had previously said Nashville wouldn't be motivated by what happened the last time it faced D.C. (3-6-5, 14 points), when Gabriel Pirani scored twice in stoppage time to hand NSC a 4-3 loss and all but eliminate it from playoff contention last October. Advertisement While that game featured a combined 50 shots — 31 from United — this meeting had almost nothing in common with last season's hectic affair. Nashville took eight shots, five on goal, while D.C. took just three. NSC goalkeeper Joe Willis only needed one save, stopping a speculative try from former teammate Randall Leal, to record his fourth shutout of 2025. "(D.C.) made it difficult to play tonight, and they have a lot of numbers behind the ball," Callaghan said. "So you're in a pretty combative game that there wasn't a lot of space." Nashville lacks finishing touch Despite having the advantages in shots and possession (55%), Nashville only put the ball in the back of the net once — a goal which was called back due to Teal Bunbury being offside before he passed to Hany Mukhtar for a tap-in. Advertisement There were other missed moments: Nashville couldn't take advantage of a 3-on-1 break just after halftime, while Sam Surridge skied an open shot in the 87th minute. "We weren't clean with the ball," Callaghan said. "We missed a few passes, couple balls got blocked. I just think from the beginning to the end we could have probably executed a little better." In fact, D.C. nearly stole all three points in stoppage time: Andy Najar lost the ball deep in the defensive third, leaving Jacob Murrell with an open shot at goal from a tight angle, but the striker blasted his shot well over the net. With an expected goal figure of 0.26, per FotMob, it was the best chance of the night for either team. Heavily rotated lineup Nashville's game at Orlando will be its seventh game in 18 days. Callaghan's lineup decisions against United reflected that congested schedule as well as the priority NSC is placing on the Open Cup. Advertisement In were Bunbury, Chris Applewhite, Josh Bauer, Gaston Brugman and Ahmed Qasem. Out were Najar, Surridge, Alex Muyl, Jacob Shaffelburg and Jeisson Palacios, who had started Nashville's last four MLS games. MORE: Why Nashville SC Latino supporters group canceled game-day activities in wake of ICE sweeps Applewhite, 17, became the first homegrown player to start a league game for NSC. The center back won seven of nine aerial duels, a game high for both teams, and threaded a long ball to Bunbury in the first half to set up a free kick in prime scoring position. "You forget that he's only 17," Willis said. "He plays and acts so much more mature than that. ... They wanted to play a lot of long balls and hope to win knockdowns and second balls. For him to step in and dominate in the air the way he did was a huge boost." Jacob Shames can be reached by email at jshames@ and on Twitter @Jacob_Shames. This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Nashville SC ties D.C. United in scoreless game
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5 days ago
- Business
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How an ailing, seldom-used rookie sent Nashville SC past Orlando, into US Open Cup quarterfinals
How unlikely was Nashville SC's biggest win of the B.J. Callaghan era? For starters, the winning goal came from 25 yards away, off the non-dominant right foot of an ailing rookie defender who had played in just four games for Nashville, which was playing its U.S. Open Cup round-of-16 game at Orlando City SC. Wyatt Meyer was under the weather and the Florida heat didn't help matters. When he scored in the 79th minute, he barely had enough energy to celebrate. Advertisement "I was suffering out there," Meyer said. " ... But all the boys on the team are so encouraging, like, 'Wyatt, you're gonna have to dig deep.' It's a little hot, but whatever. Just get through it and grind for these guys." Meyer's goal gave Nashville a 3-2 win at Inter&Co Stadium on May 21 in Orlando, Florida, and sent Nashville to the Open Cup quarterfinals. It ended a five-match losing streak to Orlando, extended NSC's unbeaten streak to seven and snapped the Lions' own undefeated run at 12. Nashville also avenged its loss to Orlando in the quarterfinals in 2022, the only other time it has reached that stage of the United States' oldest soccer competition. "We're really proud of the whole group, the way the group prepared, the way the group performed," Callaghan, Nashville's coach, said. "We call on everybody, and we know that we have a deep squad and a squad that we believe in." Advertisement Nashville will host D.C. United in the Open Cup quarterfinals, which are scheduled for July 8-9. Nashville goes deep into bench Callaghan said Nashville picked up some "knocks" in its 0-0 tie with D.C. United on May 17 and in training prior to facing Orlando, but didn't specify injuries to specific players. Teams are not required to release availability reports before Open Cup games, unlike in MLS play. Nashville is at Toronto FC on May 24 in its next MLS game. Just three regular starters — defenders Andy Najar and Jeisson Palacios and midfielder Patrick Yazbek — were in the initial lineup. Attackers Hany Mukhtar and Sam Surridge, midfielder Edvard Tagseth, defender Daniel Lovitz and goalkeeper Joe Willis weren't picked at all. Advertisement Brian Schwake started in goal, while teenagers Chris Applewhite and Matthew Corcoran played all 90 minutes at center back and central midfield. Midfielder Ethan O'Brien was called up from MLS Next Pro affiliate Huntsville City FC and made his Nashville debut in the second half. "When you get your number called, you're able to get on the field, you get to show what you're capable of doing," assistant coach Michael Nsien said. "Players represented themselves really well tonight. I feel like the team grew 1, 2, 3%." May 21, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando City defender David Brekalo (4) and Nashville SC midfielder Ahmed Qasem (37) defend during the first half at Inter&Co Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images Back-and-forth scoring Orlando's counterattack was dangerous throughout. Marco Pasalic got things going with a 17th-minute goal from well outside the box on a quick transition. But Nashville evened the score in the 23rd minute on a Rodrigo Schlegel own goal. Ahmed Qasem found the net with a low left-sided shot to put NSC up 2-1 just before halftime. Advertisement Qasem was the best player on the field and had a hand in all three Nashville goals. The Swedish winger answered Ramiro Enrique's 58th-minute equalizer when he beat Ivan Angulo off the dribble and passed to Yazbek, who set up Meyer with a back-heel assist. MORE: Nashville SC signs Tate Schmitt, former Real Salt Lake, Houston Dynamo defender Nashville closes game out At one point, closing out games appeared to be a serious problem for Nashville. In 2024, it gave up six game-winning or game-tying goals after the 75th minute. This season, it has conceded stoppage-time goals in early losses to FC Cincinnati and Charlotte FC. Advertisement Since then, Nashville has had three come-from-behind victories and successfully protected one-goal leads four times. Meyer credited that success to Nashville's ability to control the ball late, in addition to having a "dog mentality" to win back possession when they lose it. "The experiences that we've taken from the beginning of the season, how we've been able to apply it is starting to reveal itself," Nsien said. "We're able to switch formations at the end of the game. Players' ability to be fluid and take instruction in an intense game is important for us." Jacob Shames can be reached by email at jshames@ and on Twitter @Jacob_Shames. This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: US Open Cup: Nashville SC beats Orlando City, advances to quarterfinal
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Sport
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Rhode Island FC to host Revolution in US Open Cup
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WPRI) — It's Rhode Island vs. New England. On Wednesday night, Rhode Island FC will host the Revolution in the U.S. Open Cup's Round of 32. The nationwide knockout tournament is open to all professional and amateur teams affiliated with U.S. Soccer and dates back to 1914. RIFC earned its first Open Cup win last month, defeating USL League One expansion side Portland Hearts of Pine 2-1. Rhode Island FC home opener ends in 0-0 draw The Revs are no strangers to the tournament, having reached the finals three times (2001, 2007, 2016) and taken home the title in 2007. New England has a 23-19-5 Open Cup record. Wednesday night's match at Centreville Bank Stadium is the first meeting of the two neighboring clubs. The winner will go on to face either Chicago Fire or Detroit City FC in the next round. The match begins at 7:30 p.m. and will be shown live on Paramount+. What food options are available at Centreville Bank Stadium? Download the WPRI 12 and Pinpoint Weather 12 apps to get breaking news and weather alerts. Watch 12 News Now on or with the new 12+ smart TV app. Follow us on social media: Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now 12 Sports this Week Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to
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05-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
2025 U.S. Open Cup round of 32: How to watch, TV channel, live stream
2025 U.S. Open Cup round of 32: How to watch, TV channel, live stream Show Caption Hide Caption Relegation in MLS? Tyler Adams thinks it should be added USMNT and Premiere League player Tyler Adams thinks relegation would make the MLS as a whole more exciting and competitive for the players and fans. Sports Seriously The 2025 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup resumes this week, with the round of 32 set to take place on Tuesday and Wednesday. The 16 MLS teams in this year's competition enter in the round of 32, with each of those drawn against teams from a lower division. The second-tier USL Championship will provide the opponent in 12 of those matches, with three teams from USL League One (Chattanooga Red Wolves, Union Omaha, AV Alta FC) and one from MLS Next Pro (Tacoma Defiance) also involved. Paramount+ will carry each of the 16 games in the round of 32, with select matches also streaming on CBS Sports Golazo Network and airing on CBS Sports Network. Defending champion LAFC will not participate this season as MLS — following a 2024 fan backlash after the league tried to withdraw all of its teams from the Open Cup — announced a two-tournament cap for all teams outside of regular-season and playoff competition. The final of this year's Open Cup will take place on Oct. 1, with the winner securing a spot in the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup. Below is the schedule for the 2025 Open Cup round of 32, including where to watch each match. Watch U.S. Open Cup on Paramount+ 2025 Open Cup round of 32 schedule Tuesday, May 6 North Carolina FC vs. Charlotte FC - 7 p.m. ET, Paramount+, CBS Sports Golazo - 7 p.m. ET, Paramount+, CBS Sports Golazo D.C. United vs. Charleston Battery - 7 p.m. ET, Paramount+ - 7 p.m. ET, Paramount+ Nashville SC vs. Chattanooga Red Wolves - 8 p.m. ET, Paramount+ - 8 p.m. ET, Paramount+ Colorado Springs Switchbacks vs. New York Red Bulls - 9:30 p.m. ET, Paramount+, CBS Sports Golazo - 9:30 p.m. ET, Paramount+, CBS Sports Golazo Tacoma Defiance vs. Portland Timbers - 10 p.m. ET, Paramount+, CBS Sports Network Wednesday, May 7 Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs. New York City FC - 7 p.m. ET, Paramount+, CBS Sports Network - 7 p.m. ET, Paramount+, CBS Sports Network Rhode Island FC vs. New England Revolution - 7:30 p.m. ET, Paramount+ - 7:30 p.m. ET, Paramount+ Philadelphia Union vs. Indy Eleven - 7:30 p.m. ET, Paramount+ - 7:30 p.m. ET, Paramount+ Tampa Bay Rowdies vs. Orlando City SC - 7:30 p.m. ET, Paramount+ - 7:30 p.m. ET, Paramount+ Louisville City vs. Minnesota United - 7:30 p.m. ET, Paramount+ - 7:30 p.m. ET, Paramount+ Chicago Fire vs. Detroit City - 8 p.m. ET, Paramount+ - 8 p.m. ET, Paramount+ St. Louis City vs. Union Omaha - 8 p.m. ET, Paramount+ - 8 p.m. ET, Paramount+ FC Dallas vs. AV Alta FC - 8 p.m. ET, Paramount+ - 8 p.m. ET, Paramount+ Austin FC vs. El Paso Locomotive - 8:30 p.m. ET, Paramount+ - 8:30 p.m. ET, Paramount+ Phoenix Rising FC vs. Houston Dynamo FC - 10 p.m. ET, Paramount+, CBS Sports Network - 10 p.m. ET, Paramount+, CBS Sports Network San Jose Earthquakes vs. Sacramento Republic - 10:30 p.m. ET, Paramount+, CBS Sports Golazo Watch U.S. Open Cup on Paramount+ We recommend interesting sports viewing/streaming and betting opportunities. If you sign up for a service by clicking one of the links, we may earn a referral fee. Newsrooms are independent of this relationship and there is no influence on news coverage.
