The nation’s oldest national soccer tournament is back!
The 103rd edition of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup begins tonight. Founded as the National Challenge Cup, the competition pits MLS, NASL, USL, and amateur league teams against each other. The amateur teams play in the earlier rounds, with the professional league teams coming into play in the third and fourth rounds. Since the formation of the MLS in 1996, major league teams have dominated the competition, including every champion since 2000.
Orlando City SC will enter the tournament in the fourth round, which doesn’t start until June 15.