The first two 2025 US Open Cup semifinalists emerged Tuesday night, with Minnesota United FC and Austin FC earning their spot in the tournament's last four.
Four more MLS clubs will complete the quarterfinals on Wednesday evening, as the tournament that rewards a 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup spot, prize money and silverware moves closer to the Oct. 1 final.
Minnesota United FC 3, Chicago Fire FC 1
Kelvin Yeboah scored an extra-time brace as Minnesota United rallied for a 3-1 victory over 10-man Chicago Fire FC at Allianz Field.
Chicago, despite going down a man on an Omar González red card, took the lead in the 28th minute on Brian Gutiérrez's penalty kick goal.
But Robin Lod equalized for the hosts shortly after the break, setting up Yeboah's heroics in extra time that sent the Loons into the semifinals.
Goals
San Jose Earthquakes 2 (2), Austin FC 2 (4)
Austin FC rallied twice to force extra time and eventually top the San Jose Earthquakes 4-2 in penalty kicks after playing to a 2-2 draw at PayPal Park.
Brad Stuver made two PK saves, and the Verde & Black went a perfect four-for-four from the spot. Owen Wolff's decisive strike sent Austin to their first-ever USOC semifinal.
For Austin, the lone negative on the night involved Brandon Vazquez. The USMNT striker left the game on a stretcher shortly after canceling out Chicho Arango's sensational opener with a 65th-minute penalty-kick goal.
