2026 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup — Round of 32
Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET
Venue: Keyworth Stadium, Hamtramck, Michigan
Broadcast: CBS Sports Golazo Network / Paramount+
Weather Forecast (Hamtramck, MI — April 14, 2026)
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Typical mid‑April conditions in metro Detroit: mid‑50s °F, light wind, and a moderate chance of spring rain.
(Inference — not sourced.)
Team Records & Recent Form
Detroit City FC (USL Championship)
Detroit enters the Round of 32 after a 1–0 win over Flint City Bucks, with forward Alex Dalou scoring in his second straight Open Cup match.
Detroit has a strong history of upsetting MLS clubs at Keyworth Stadium:
2022: Beat Columbus Crew 2–1
2024: Knocked out Houston Dynamo in penalties
2023: Hosted Minnesota United
Detroit also faced Chicago in the 2025 Round of 32, losing 4–0 in Illinois.
Recent Open Cup Form:
2026: W 1–0 vs Flint City Bucks
2025: L 0–4 vs Chicago Fire
2024: W vs Houston Dynamo (PKs)
2022: W 2–1 vs Columbus Crew
Detroit’s home environment at Keyworth is one of the most intimidating lower‑division atmospheres in the country.
Chicago Fire FC (MLS)
Chicago is one of the most decorated clubs in U.S. Open Cup history, with four championships (1998, 2000, 2003, 2006) — tied for the most by any MLS team.
Chicago enters the 2026 tournament as one of the eight MLS teams designated to play away in the Round of 32.
They defeated Detroit 4–0 in last year’s Round of 32 and will again travel to Keyworth Stadium.
Recent Open Cup Form:
2025: W 4–0 vs Detroit City
Historically: Most wins and semifinal appearances by any MLS club
Series History
All‑time competitive meetings: 2
Chicago wins: 2
Detroit wins: 0
Goals: Chicago 6, Detroit 1
Most recent: Chicago 4–0 Detroit (2025 Round of 32)
Detroit has never beaten Chicago, but has beaten multiple MLS clubs at Keyworth.
Injury Report
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Both teams are expected to have near‑full squads.
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Key Player Matchups
Alex Dalou (Detroit) vs. Chicago Center‑Backs
Dalou has scored in two straight Open Cup matches and is Detroit’s most in‑form attacker.
Chicago must track his movement in transition.
Chicago’s Front Line vs. Detroit’s Defensive Block
Detroit’s Open Cup identity is built on compact defending and counterattacks.
Chicago’s MLS‑level pace and finishing will test Detroit’s back line.
Keyworth Stadium Atmosphere vs. MLS Composure
Detroit’s home crowd has historically rattled MLS opponents — Columbus (2022) and Houston (2024) both fell victim.
Chicago must manage the environment early.
Betting Trends
Detroit Trends
Strong home history vs MLS clubs
3 straight Open Cup wins vs Flint City Bucks
Clean sheet in 2026 Open Cup opener
Chicago Trends
4‑time Open Cup champions
Dominant 4–0 win over Detroit in 2025
Historically strong in knockout formats
