Minnesota United FC

Minnesota United FC advanced to the Round of 16 in the 2026 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup after edging Sacramento Republic FC in a penalty shootout following a scoreless draw through 120 minutes. Goalkeeper Alec Smir produced crucial saves during the shootout to help the club book a ticket to the next stage of the tournament. The team now travels to face the San Jose Earthquakes in the Round of 16 at PayPal Park in San Jose, California, on Tuesday, April 28 at 9:00 p.m. CT. The match will be broadcast on CBS Sports Golazo Network and Paramount+.