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U.S. Open Cup Semifinal and Final Draw Postponed

2018 LAMAR HUNT U.S. OPEN CUP SEMIFINAL AND FINAL DRAW POSTPONED

Decision to Postpone is Due to Protest Filed by Portland Timbers After
Wednesday’s Quarterfinal Match Against Los Angeles Football Club

CHICAGO (July 19, 2018) – U.S. Soccer has announced the Draw to determine hosts for the 2018 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Semifinals and hosting priority for the Final has been postponed.

The decision comes as a result of a protest filed by the Portland Timbers in relation to the number of foreign players fielded by Los Angeles Football Club during Wednesday night’s Quarterfinal at Banc of California Stadium in Los Angeles, Calif.