The Fire are set to face their former USL affiliate, Saint Louis FC, in the fourth round of the U.S. Open Cup after the second division side defeated PDL side Michigan Bucks 2-1 in the third round.
The match, set to be played in Toyota Stadium at World Wide Technology Soccer Park in Fenton, Missouri, presents a unique challenge for the Fire. The Men in Red have been historically bad on the road over the last few seasons, including a loss to New England at Gillette Stadium in last year’s U.S. Open Cup semifinal.
The Fire— who have made the semifinals of the tournament five of the last six seasons— will face a struggling Saint Louis team.