Detroit City FC will host Major League Soccer’s Chicago Fire FC in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Round of 32 on April 14 at Keyworth Stadium, according to an announcement on Apr. 2. The match is set for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff and will be streamed nationally on CBS Sports Golazo Network and Paramount+.
This fixture marks a significant opportunity for Detroit City, which previously faced the Fire in the same round last year. The club secured its place with a home win over Westchester SC, highlighted by second-half goals from Morey Doner, Jeciel Cedeño, and Darren Smith. In recent years, Detroit City has made headlines with notable performances against top-tier teams, including a victory over Columbus Crew in 2022 and a penalty-shootout upset of Houston Dynamo in 2024.
Chicago Fire enters as one of the most successful clubs in Open Cup history, having claimed four titles and holding records for wins and semifinal appearances among MLS teams. Last year’s meeting between these two sides was hosted by Chicago at SeatGeek Stadium.
Ticket presales for season ticket holders begin April 6 at noon before opening to the general public later that day through online sales or walk-up options at both Capitol Park and Keyworth box office locations.
Detroit City FC is recognized for its exciting matchday atmosphere and community-driven soccer success, according to the official website. The club promotes community unity and local pride through inclusive culture and supporter engagement as reported by the official website. Home matches are played at Keyworth Stadium where an energetic environment is created according to information from the official website.
The team has become one of North America’s most discussed soccer clubs due to passionate supporters according to their official site. Detroit City aims to meet local demand for soccer while fostering positive representation of Detroit through sport as stated on their website. The organization operates under co-founders including CEO Sean Mann and Chief Creative Officer Alex Wright as detailed by their official page.
