The U.S. Open Cup tournament has reached the round of 16, with the remaining teams competing this week for a place in the quarterfinals.
Most matches in this round feature Major League Soccer (MLS) teams facing each other, after they defeated lower-division opponents in previous rounds. However, there is one exception: the Pittsburgh Riverhounds from the USL Championship, who caused the only upset in the last round by beating MLS side New York City FC 1-0. Their challenge intensifies as they now face the Philadelphia Union, currently the top team in MLS`s Eastern Conference.
Other strong MLS teams remaining include Minnesota United, second in the Western Conference, who play against St. Louis City, and a significant Eastern Conference clash between Orlando City and Nashville SC, teams currently ranked fourth and fifth in the conference.
Fans can watch the matches on Paramount+, with additional broadcast coverage provided by CBS Sports Network and CBS Sports Golazo Network on Tuesday and Wednesday. This includes a special broadcast of The Golazo Show on Wednesday, covering the six simultaneous games airing on CBS Sports Golazo Network.
Here`s a look at the schedule for the round of 16:
U.S. Open Cup Round of 16 TV Schedule
| Match/Program | Time | How to Watch |
|---|---|---|
| CBS Sports Golazo Matchday | 7 p.m. | Paramount+, CBS Sports Golazo Network |
| New England Revolution vs. Chicago Fire | 7:30 pm | Paramount+, CBS Sports Golazo Network |
| CBS Sports Golazo Matchday | 9:30 p.m. | Paramount+, CBS Sports Golazo Network |
| CBS Sports Golazo Matchday | 10 p.m. | CBS Sports Network, Paramount+ |
| San Jose Earthquakes vs. Portland Timbers | 10:30 p.m. | CBS Sports Network, Paramount+ |
| Match/Program | Time | How to Watch |
|---|---|---|
| CBS Sports Golazo Matchday | 7 p.m. | Paramount+, CBS Sports Golazo Network |
| The Golazo Show | 7:30 p.m. | CBS Sports Golazo Network |
| New York Red Bulls vs. FC Dallas | 7:30 p.m. | CBS Sports Network, Paramount+ |
| D.C. United vs. Charlotte FC | 7:30 p.m. | Paramount+ |
| Minnesota United vs. St. Louis City | 7:30 p.m. | Paramount+ |
| Orlando City vs. Nashville SC | 7:30 p.m. | Paramount+ |
| Philadelphia Union vs. Pittsburgh Riverhounds | 7:30 p.m. | Paramount+ |
| Austin FC vs. Houston Dynamo | 9 p.m. | Paramount+, CBS Sports Golazo Network |
Key Matchup: Upset Potential in Pennsylvania
The most anticipated game features two Pennsylvania teams: one the clear favorite and the other a significant underdog. The Philadelphia Union are the favorites, enjoying a strong start to their season and currently leading the competitive MLS Eastern Conference. They are arguably the strongest team remaining, facing the Pittsburgh Riverhounds, the last remaining lower-division `Cinderella story` in the tournament.
While their third-round win against Columbus Crew 2 was expected, they made a significant impact in the round of 32 by becoming the only lower-league side to eliminate an MLS team, defeating New York City FC 1-0. The key question for this round is whether they can continue their remarkable run.
