MATCH INFO:
Red Wolves SC vs Birmingham Legion FC
Wednesday, April 5
6:30pm CT Kickoff
CHI Memorial Stadium – East Ridge, TN
Updates – Twitter @bhmlegion
Birmingham Legion FC makes its first appearance in the second round of the 2023 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup on Wednesday, April 5, at 6:30pm against Red Wolves SC of USL1. Wednesday’s match will be the third consecutive away game for the Three Sparks, and the six-point road warriors will look to earn a decisive win against Chattanooga.
The Lamar Hunt Open Cup is a knockout cup competition that includes all levels of soccer in the United States, giving semi-pro and lower division teams a chance to compete against MLS teams for a national trophy. It is the oldest ongoing national soccer tournament in U.S., dating back over a hundred years to 1913. Last year USLC side Sacramento Republic FC made it all the way to the final, defeating the LA Galaxy and Sporting Kansas City of MLS on its way there. The USL side lost 3-0 in the final to Orlando City SC.
The winner of the Open Cup wins a $300,000 prize and gets the chance to compete in the CONCACAF Champions League, an international tournament.
Last year the Black & Gold lost in the third round of the Cup against Tormenta FC of USL1. Every match is win-or-go-home, giving all teams a reason to compete to the fullest extent. Wednesday’s match will not be an easy challenge for Birmingham.
Fans can follow @bhmlegion on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook for behind the scenes video content and live match updates of tomorrow’s match. Unfortunately, this match will not be streamed or televised. Minute-by-minute updates of all events that occur in the match will be on Legion FC’s Twitter account.
The squad’s next home match is set for Easter Sunday, April 9th, at 4:30pm CT against Phoenix Rising FC. Gates open at 3:30pm and all fans are invited to join us for an Easter egg hunt in the stadium! Email tickets@bhmlegion.com for more information or to purchase tickets.
For all club news and updates fans are encouraged to follow @bhmlegion on social media and keep an eye on bhmlegion.com and the Legion FC app. Download the Legion FC app today on Apple or Android, and sync our 2023 schedule to your calendar HERE.
