Competition: 2026 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup — Round of 32
Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Kickoff: 5:00 PM CT
Venue: Energizer Park, St. Louis, Missouri
Broadcast: ESPN (per ESPN match listing)
Weather Outlook (St. Louis, MO — April 15 Evening)
No direct weather data was returned in search results; the following is a climate‑based inference.
Expected Temperature: ~62–67°F
Conditions: Mild spring evening, low chance of precipitation typical for mid‑April
Impact: Neutral playing conditions; no meaningful weather‑driven tactical adjustments expected
(Inference based on typical mid‑April St. Louis climate patterns.)
Injury Report
No injury lists were provided in the retrieved sources. The following section reflects only confirmed available information.
St. Louis CITY SC: No injuries reported in available match previews or club news.
FC Tulsa: No injuries reported in available match previews; Tulsa recently played a physically intense extra‑time match vs. San Antonio FC on April 1.
Inference: Tulsa may experience squad fatigue due to the demanding Second Round match, but no specific players are listed as unavailable.
Team Form & Recent Results
FC Tulsa
Defeated San Antonio FC 1–0 (AET) in the Second Round of the U.S. Open Cup.
Tulsa controlled early second‑half phases, hit the crossbar, and scored via Remi Cabral in extra time.
San Antonio went down to 10 men in the 97th minute.
Tulsa’s back line held firm under late pressure.
St. Louis CITY SC
Recent MLS form includes:
1–1 draw vs. NYCFC on April 4, 2026.
3–1 win vs. New England Revolution on March 21, 2026.
Inference: CITY SC enters with stronger top‑flight form and home‑field advantage.
Team Stats (U.S. Open Cup — from ESPN)
Top Scorers:
St. Louis CITY SC: J. Webber — 1 goal in 2 matches
FC Tulsa: L. Batista — 1 goal in 2 matches
Top Assists:
St. Louis CITY SC: J. Webber — 1 assist
FC Tulsa: Bruno Lapa — 1 assist
Team Shot Stats:
St. Louis CITY SC: 0 goals, 5 shots, 0 on target
FC Tulsa: 0 goals, 3 shots, 0 on target
(These reflect Cup‑specific statistical snapshots.)
Key Player Matchups
St. Louis CITY SC
J. Webber (MF): Leading CITY SC in both goals and assists in Cup play.
Roman Bürki (GK): Not listed in Cup stats but typically a decisive MLS‑level shot‑stopper (inference based on role).
Marcel Hartel / Chris Durkin (MF): Regular contributors in MLS action per club media availability.
FC Tulsa
Lamar Batista (DF): Scored in Cup play; aerial threat on set pieces.
Remi Cabral (F): Scored the decisive extra‑time goal vs. San Antonio FC.
Bruno Lapa (MF): Creative engine; leads Tulsa in Cup assists.
Series History
No direct historical head‑to‑head data was returned in search results.
Inference:
This is a cross‑league matchup (MLS vs. USL Championship).
CITY SC, as the MLS side, enters as the presumptive favorite.
