Atlanta United have been drawn to play the Chicago Fire at *home in the next round of the U.S. Open Cup. The winner will play the winner of Louisville City v. Nashville City.
Atlanta United eased past the Charleston Battery 3-0 to advance to this stage of the tournament, lead by goals from youngsters Andrew Carleton, Ezequiel Barco and Romario Williams. Tata Martino told media prior to the match that he would rely on his youth and reserve players to handle these early USOC games so that the team can remain consistent in the league.