Welcome to your match thread and preview for a Wednesday night U.S. Open Cup final match-up between Orlando City and Sacramento Republic FC at Exploria Stadium (8 p.m., ESPN+). It’s the first time the teams have met and it’s all on the line.
Here’s what you need to know for the match.
History
There isn’t any history. This is the first meeting between the teams. However, that doesn’t mean there are no ties between the clubs. Sacramento Republic starting defender Conor Donovan was Orlando City’s second-round draft pick (No. 22 overall) in the 2015 MLS SuperDraft.