U.S. Soccer announced on May 1 that Atlanta United will play against Orlando City SC in the quarterfinal round of the 2026 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup at Inter&Co Stadium on Tuesday, May 19. The match is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. and will be broadcast on Paramount+, CBS Sports Network, and radio station 92.9 The Game.
The tournament is significant as it serves as U.S. Soccer’s Club Championship and has crowned a champion every year since 1914, except for interruptions in 2020 and 2021 due to COVID-19. The event uses a single-game knockout format and allows both professional and amateur teams affiliated with U.S. Soccer to compete directly.
Atlanta United advanced to the quarterfinals after defeating Chattanooga FC by a score of 3-1 in the Round of 32, followed by a victory over Charlotte FC with a score of 2-0 in the Round of 16, according to information provided by U.S. Soccer.
Atlanta United FC operates from Atlanta, Georgia according to the official website. The club participates as a Major League Soccer team in the Eastern Conference according to the official website. Atlanta United has previously achieved wins in major competitions including capturing the MLS Cup in 2018 and winning both the U.S. Open Cup and Campeones Cup in 2019 according to the official website.
The Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup is recognized as both the longest running national soccer competition in the country and one of only three such tournaments worldwide that have been held continuously for so long.
Looking ahead, semifinals are set for Sept.15–16 while this year’s final will take place on Oct.21.
