CARSON, Calif. (Wednesday, April 8, 2015) – LA Galaxy II will host a Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup second-round matchup Wednesday, May 20th at StubHub Center’s Track & Field Stadium at 7:30 p.m. PT, U.S. Soccer announced today. Los Dos will face either Cal FC (USASA), San Francisco City FC (US Club Soccer) or the Ventura County Fusion (PDL).
Cal FC and San Francisco FC will face each other in the play-in round on April 25, with the winner advancing to face Ventura County on May 13 in the tournament’s first round.
Last season, LA Galaxy II advanced to the third round of the tournament before falling to PSG Elite in penalty kicks after advancing over Cal FC in the tournament’s second round.
The 91 teams competing in the 102nd edition of the tournament mark the largest field in the modern era (1995-present) and the fourth consecutive year that has seen a participation record set. This year also marks the fourth consecutive competition in which all U.S.-based Division I, II and III professional teams will participate in the tournament proper.
For a full schedule of the first two rounds of the 2015 U.S. Open Cup, visit here.
The Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, recognized as U.S. Soccer's National Club Championship, is an annual competition open to all amateur and professional soccer teams affiliated with U.S. Soccer. The tournament has crowned a champion for 101 consecutive years dating from 1914. In 1999, the competition was renamed to honor American soccer pioneer Lamar Hunt.
Season tickets to Galaxy II are $48 while single-game tickets can be purchased for $10 each. To purchase tickets, fans can visit www.lagalaxy.com/2 or call 877-3GALAXY (342-5299). Becoming a Los Dos 2015 Season Ticket Member offers fans additional benefits during the 2015 USL season, including 15% off for items at Team LA Store, special access to designated Galaxy II training sessions, an exclusive meet and greet with the 2015 team and coaching staff in addition to free tours of StubHub Center upon request.
