U.S. Open Cup — Round of 32
One Knoxville SC vs. D.C. United
Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 PM ET
Audi Field — Washington, D.C.
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D.C. United is confirmed as the home side for this Round of 32 matchup.
Venue — Audi Field
Location: Washington, D.C.
Home of: D.C. United (MLS)
Kickoff: 7:30 PM ET on April 15, 2026
Atmosphere: Modern MLS stadium with strong supporter culture; historically a difficult venue for lower‑division visitors.
Weather Outlook (Inference Only)
No weather data was provided in the sources. Based on typical mid‑April Washington, D.C. conditions:
Temperature: Mid‑50s to low‑60s (F)
Conditions: Mild, partly cloudy
Impact: Ideal for high‑tempo play; minimal weather disruption expected
(This section is inference due to lack of sourced weather data.)
Team Records & Tournament Context
D.C. United (MLS – Division I)
Hosting One Knoxville SC at Audi Field in the Round of 32.
Three‑time U.S. Open Cup Champions: 1996, 2008, 2013.
2025 Open Cup performance:
Defeated Charleston Battery 2–0 in Round of 32
Advanced to Quarterfinals after a dramatic penalty shootout win over Charlotte FC, where GK Jordan Farr made four penalty saves, a tournament record.
Entering 2026 as one of the 16 MLS clubs joining in this round.
One Knoxville SC (USL League One – Division III)
Reached the Round of 32 for the first time in club history.
Advanced after defeating Asheville City SC in a 3–2 penalty shootout, with GK Jonathan Burke delivering an 11‑save performance plus three penalty saves.
Defending USL League One champions and Players Shield winners.
One of six USL League One teams in the Round of 32.
Recent Team Form (Competition-Based)
D.C. United
Entering fresh, as MLS clubs begin their Open Cup journey in this round.
Strong 2025 Cup run, reaching the Quarterfinals.
One Knoxville SC
Entering with momentum from a dramatic penalty shootout win.
GK Jonathan Burke in exceptional form after an 11‑save performance.
(No league‑form details were provided in sources.)
Injury Report
No injury information was provided in any sourced material.
(This section cannot be filled with factual detail due to lack of available data.)
Key Player Matchups
(Inference-based, using sourced player context where available.)
1. Jonathan Burke (One Knox) vs. D.C. United Attack
Burke’s 11‑save, three‑PK‑save performance makes him the key figure for One Knox.
D.C. United’s MLS‑level attackers will test him early and often.
2. D.C. United Midfield vs. One Knox Defensive Structure
D.C. United’s possession and tempo control historically overwhelm lower‑division sides.
One Knox must stay compact and rely on counterattacks.
3. Set Pieces & Transition Moments
One Knox’s best chance lies in quick transitions and set‑piece opportunities.
D.C. United’s experience in knockout matches gives them an edge in managing game states.
Series History
This is the first-ever meeting between D.C. United and One Knoxville SC.
(No prior matchups were referenced in sources.)
Betting Trends (Competition-Based)
D.C. United Trends
Three‑time Open Cup champions.
Strong 2025 Cup performance, including a historic GK shootout performance.
MLS teams overwhelmingly advance at home vs. lower‑division opponents.
One Knoxville SC Trends
Riding momentum from a dramatic shootout win.
GK Jonathan Burke in elite form.
Defending USL League One champions.
