Orlando City Soccer Club will face Chicago Fire SC in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Quarterfinals at Toyota Park on Wednesday, July 22 at 8:30 p.m. ET.
The Lions continued its run in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup on Tuesday night, defeating Eastern Conference foes Columbus Crew SC 2-0 to advance to the quarterfinals for the first time since 2013. The Fire advanced to the quarterfinal round with a 3-1 win over USL side Charlotte Independence on Tuesday evening at Toyota Park.
Viewing information will be released at a later date.
The Lions’ next match will take place on Saturday, July 4, when they travel west to face Real Salt Lake at Rio Tinto Stadium. Kick-off is scheduled for 10:00 p.m. ET. Orlando will return home on Saturday, July 11, to face FC Dallas. Kick-off is set for 7:30 p.m. ET.
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About Orlando City Soccer Club:
One of the leading teams in Major League Soccer (MLS), and the only MLS team in Florida, Orlando City Soccer Club has developed a rich history and passionate following in its short existence since starting in the USL in 2011. The Lions’ first team set the U.S. record for best start of any professional soccer club in its first 100 USL matches (66-12-22). During that time, the Lions won three regular season titles and two postseason championships.
In MLS, the team draws an average of over 34,390 fans per home game – including 62,500 for its home opener – a record for an expansion team in its first nine stand-alone home games. In addition, the team is currently near the top of the league in social media followers. Orlando City has not only captured the passion of soccer fans in the City Beautiful, it continues to build its brand overseas as its matches are broadcast in 100 countries and in 30 languages.
Outside of the first squad, OCSC also has a youth club, Orlando City Youth Soccer (OCYS) and a U-23 team that participates in the PDL. Lastly, the Orlando City Foundation is active in the community year round, promoting health and wellness in children throughout the region, and raising funds for and volunteering time for various local organizations.
For more information, visit www.OrlandoCitySC.com, www.OrlandoCityYouth.org and www.OrlandoCitySC.com/Foundation.com.
Article provided and written by Orlando City Soccer Club.