Minnesota United has learned its opponent for its opening match in the 2017 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. The Loons will travel to face Sporting Kansas City on June 14 in the fourth round of the tournament. Details about the match will be announced at a later date.
Minnesota has previously competed in the tournament during its time in the second division. The club reached the fourth round of the tournament in 2016, falling to Sporting KC in extra time.
Founded in 1914, the U.S. Open Cup is the third longest running soccer competition in the world and the oldest tournament in the United States.