A Day of Firsts
Tuesday’s match will serve as Orlando City’s first appearance in the Semifinal of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup in Club history. The Lions’ previous best finish came in the Quarterfinal round in 2012 as a USL Pro franchise and in both 2015 and 2018 in the MLS era. Atlanta United will be making its first appearance in the Semifinals as well, with its best finish coming in the Round of 16 prior to its current run. Tuesday will also serve as the first matchup in U.S. Open Cup play between the Lions and the Five Stripes.