Inter Miami CF is set to compete in the 2023 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, with the team slated to enter the Third Round of the 108th edition of competition with a matchup against Miami FC at FIU Football Stadium. The date of the match (April 25 or 26) and kick off time will be announced on Friday, April 7.
Inter Miami made its Lamar Hunt U.S Open Cup debut in 2022, making it to the Round of 16 after defeating USL Championship sides Miami FC 0-1 on the road in the Third Round and South Georgia Tormenta FC 3-1 in the Round of 32 in the first-ever U.S. Open Cup game at DRV PNK Stadium.
Round | Draw Date | Date of Fixtures |
|---|---|---|
Third Round | April 6-7 | April 25-26 |
Round of 32 | April 27 | May 9-10 |
Round of 16 | May 11 | May 23-24 |
Quaterfinals | May 11 | June 6-7 |
Semifinals | TBD | August 23 |
Final | TBD | September 27 |
What is the U.S. Open Cup?
The Lamar Hunt U.S Open Cup is a knockout competition that crowns the top fútbol club in the United States. The tournament was first named as an annual championship at the end of the 1913-14 season. Teams from any division in the country can compete in the tournament, such as MLS teams, MLS NEXT Pro teams, USL teams, NPSL teams, and amateur teams.
The Lamar Hunt U.S Open Cup operates similarly to other domestic cups worldwide such as, the FA Cup in England, the Copa Del Rey in Spain, the Coppa Italia in Italy, and the DFB-Pokal in Germany.
When does the U.S. Open Cup start?
The competition is already well underway, having kicked off with the First Round which featured 14 fixtures that took place between March 21 and 23. Currently, the Second Round of the cup is being played, with 30 matches taking place between April 4 and April 6, with one game set to be played on April 11 due to a schedule change.
When does Inter Miami begin its participation?
The Club will be entering the 108th edition of the competition in the Third Round taking place April 26 and 26. Inter Miami is one of 18 MLS teams entering the 2023 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup in the Third Round and drawn to face one of the 30 Second Round winners from American soccer’s lower divisions.
Who will Inter Miami face in the Third Round?
Inter Miami will be playing Miami FC in the Third Round. The date of the match (April 25 or 26) and kick off time will be announced on Friday, April 7.
What happens if Inter Miami wins in the Third Round?
As mentioned above, the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup is a single-elimination tournament, so participating teams play until they lose. If Inter Miami wins its Third Round matchup, the team will advance to the Round of 32 set to be played on May 23 and 24, and face an opponent that will be determined in a draw on April 27.
What is at stake?
The 2023 U.S. Open Cup winner will earn $300,000 in prize money, a berth in the 2024 Concacaf Champions League and have its name engraved on the Dewar Challenge Trophy – one of the oldest nationally-contested trophies in American team sports – now on permanent display at the National Soccer Hall of Fame in Frisco, Texas. The runner-up will earn $100,000, while the team that advances the furthest from each lower division will take home a $25,000 cash prize.
