For reasons unknown, I thought last night's game was the Final and was confused when I couldn't find the second MLS match on Apple tonight.
...or 30 extra minutes of something that somewhat resembles soccer. Are both teams playing for penalties now?
Well I guess the good news is that there's less chance of a frigid early season Champions Cup clash, though Minnesota and the Rapids can still qualify via MLS.
2025 US Open Cup Home team first. Times are ET Semifinal results: All games are streaming on Paramount+. Additional broadcasts noted. Tuesday, September 16 Nashville SC (MLS) 3-1 Philadelphia Union (MLS) Wednesday, September 17 Minnesota United FC (MLS) 1-2 (aet) Austin FC (MLS) Final Wednesday, October 1 Austin FC (MLS) v. Nashville SC (MLS) 9:00 pm The winner takes their first Open Cup championship and qualifies for the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup.
Midweek results: 2025 Canadian Championship Home team first, times are ET OneSoccer has the broadcast and streaming rights. FOX Sports also carries some games in the US. Semifinals: This round is home and away. Leg 1 Wednesday, August 13 Forge FC (CPL) 2-2 Vancouver Whitecaps (MLS) Vancouver FC (CPL) 3-1 Atletico Ottawa (CPL) Leg 2 Tuesday, September 16 Vancouver Whitecaps (MLS) 4-0 Forge FC (CPL) Vancouver Whitecaps advance on aggregate, 6-2 Thursday, September 18 Atletico Ottawa (CPL) 1-0 Vancouver FC (CPL) Vancouver FC advances on aggregate, 3-1 Final (single game) Wednesday, October 1 Vancouver Whitecaps v. Vancouver FC 10:00 pm The winner gets the Voyageurs Cup and qualifies for the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup.