The Houston Dynamo are one win away from the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Final and will host the Los Angeles Football Club on Wednesday, August 8 in the tournament semifinal round. This is the club’s third trip to the semifinals and its first since 2009.
The matchup was determined after Houston defeated Sporting Kansas City 4-2 and LAFC knocked off the Portland Timbers 3-2 on July 18. The date, time and location for the semifinal match were determined in a draw conducted by U.S. Soccer this afternoon. Additionally, the Dynamo were drawn with the second priority to host the U.