U.S. Open Cup — Round of 32
Kickoff is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. PT / 7:30 p.m. ET
Venue: The Stadium at Memorial Field, Mount Vernon, New York
Broadcast: Paramount+
Weather Forecast (Mount Vernon, NY — April 14, 2026)
No weather data was returned in sourced searches.
Typical mid‑April conditions in Westchester County: mid‑50s to low‑60s °F, light wind, and moderate chance of spring showers.
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Team Records & Recent Form
Westchester SC (USL League One)
Westchester enters the Round of 32 in excellent form.
Last 5 Matches
W 2–0 vs SAR (Apr 8)
W 5–1 vs COR (Apr 4)
D 0–0 vs VER (Apr 1)
L 2–4 vs GRE (Mar 29)
W 2–0 vs REN (Mar 19)
Key Stats (U.S. Open Cup)
Total Goals: 2
Goals Against: 0
Goal Difference: +2
Top Scorer:
D. Burko — 2 goals in 2 matches
New York City FC (MLS)
NYCFC enters the Open Cup after a mixed run of league form.
Last 5 Matches
L 0–2 vs Vancouver (Apr 11)
D 1–1 vs St. Louis (Apr 4)
L 2–3 vs Inter Miami (Mar 22)
W 3–1 vs Colorado (Mar 14)
W 5–0 vs Orlando (Mar 7)
NYCFC has reached the U.S. Open Cup Quarterfinals twice in club history.
Series History
This is the first‑ever competitive meeting between NYCFC and Westchester SC.
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Injury Report
No injury information was returned in sourced searches.
Both teams are expected to have near‑full squads.
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Key Player Matchups
D. Burko (Westchester) vs. NYCFC Center‑Backs
Burko has scored 2 goals in 2 Cup matches and is Westchester’s primary threat.
NYCFC must track his movement in transition.
Malachi Jones (NYCFC) vs. Westchester Back Line
Jones has been one of NYCFC’s most dynamic attackers in league play.
His pace and 1v1 ability will test Westchester’s defensive shape.
Midfield Battle: Armas (WES) vs. NYCFC Double Pivot
Armas leads Westchester in touches and distribution but has 0 assists in the Cup.
NYCFC’s midfield physicality could disrupt Westchester’s rhythm.
Betting Trends
Westchester Trends
3 wins in last 4 matches
Scored 9 goals in last 2 home games
Clean sheets in 2 of last 3 Cup matches
NYCFC Trends
Winless in last 3 (L‑D‑L)
Conceded 6 goals in last 3 matches
Strong early‑season home form but inconsistent away
