Minnesota United’s path in the U.S. Open Cup will run through St. Paul. If the Loons win out, they won’t have to leave Allianz Field for the national tournament.
The draw Thursday determined the Loons will host Chicago Fire for the quarterfinals on May 8 or 9. If MNUFC wins, they will host the San Jose/Austin winner in the semifinals on Sept. 16 or 17.
If Minnesota wins again, they would hold the final at home on Oct. 1 against the club to come out of the East side of the bracket. Philadelphia Union, DC United, Nashville SC and New York Red Bulls are on the other side of the bracket.
MNUFC, which lost the Open Cup final to Atlanta in 2019, went on the road to beat Louisville City of the USL Championship in the Round of 32 in early May.
On Wednesday, the Loons returned home and came back to beat St. Louis City 3-2 at Allianz Field. Kelvin Yeboah gave Minnesota a first-half lead and Anthony Markanich scored two late goals to propel the win.
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