Austin FC will host Nashville SC in the 2025 US Open Cup final on October 1.
- WHEN: Wednesday, October 1 | 8 pm ET
- WATCH: Paramount+, CBS Sports Network
- WHERE: Q2 Stadium | Austin, Texas
The US Open Cup features an all-MLS final for a third straight year, with both clubs seeking their first-ever title. The winner will also qualify for the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup.
- Round of 32: 3-2 win vs. El Paso Locomotive FC
- Round of 16: 3-1 win vs. Houston Dynamo FC
- Quarterfinals: 2-2 draw at San Jose Earthquakes, PK win
- Semifinals: 2-1 win at Minnesota United FC
In their first season under head coach Nico Estévez, Austin FC will host the first-ever major final in club history.
The former FC Dallas manager has the Verde & Black on pace to return to the Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs, as they sit seventh in the Western Conference with a game in hand on the two teams trailing them.
Austin punched their ticket with a dramatic extra-time victory at Minnesota United FC, courtesy of a 120th-minute game-winner from unlikely hero CJ Fodrey off the bench.
Designated Player Osman Bukari opened the scoring in the semifinal, matching club-record signing Myrto Uzuni with two goals in this year's tournament, while Brad Stuver locked things down in net.
- Round of 32: 1-0 win vs. Chattanooga Red Wolves SC
- Round of 16: 3-2 win at Orlando City
- Quarterfinals: 5-2 win vs. D.C. United
- Semifinals: 3-1 win vs. Philadelphia Union
Nashville are making their first-ever USOC final appearance amid an impressive first full season under manager B.J. Callaghan.
The former USMNT assistant and interim head coach has Nashville chasing a top-four finish in the Eastern Conference that would secure home-field advantage in Round One of the Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs.
The Coyotes booked their second-ever final appearance (they lost to Inter Miami CF in Leagues Cup 2023) by defeating the Philadelphia Union, 3-1, in the semifinals at GEODIS Park.
Sam Surridge, the Golden Boot presented by Audi leader, netted a hat trick in the semifinals to increase his season total to 26 goals across all competitions.
