As we now know, this is all subject to change, but the pairings for the U.S. Open Cup quarterfinals have been announced. Assuming they hold to form, though, there could be some interesting matchups.
U.S. Open Cup 2012: Quarterfinal Pairings Announced
The three-time defending Open Cup champion Seattle Sounders could be forced to go on the road for the first time since 2010. If they can beat Cal FC, the Sounders are slated to visit either the San Jose Earthquakes at San Francisco Kezar Stadium or the Minnesota Stars at Blaine Sports Complex.
Of the remaining eight MLS teams, only the Sounders and New York Red Bulls are scheduled to travel no matter the outcome of the fourth round. The Red Bulls would pay a visit to either D.C. United or the Philadelphia Union if they manage to beat the Harrisburg City Islanders.
Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Schedule
QUARTERFINALS - Tuesday, June 26
New York Red Bulls (MLS)/Harrisburg City Islanders (USL PRO) Winner at D.C. United (MLS): RFK Stadium; Washington, D.C.; 7:30 p.m. ET
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New York Red Bulls (MLS)/Harrisburg City Islanders (USL PRO) Winner at Philadelphia Union (MLS): PPL Park; Chester, Pa.; 7:30 p.m. ET
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Michigan Bucks (PDL)/Dayton Dutch Lions (USL PRO) Winner at Sporting Kansas City (MLS): LIVESTRONGSporting Park; Kansas City, Kan.; 7:30 p.m. CT
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Michigan Bucks (PDL)/Dayton Dutch Lions (USL PRO) Winner at Colorado Rapids (MLS): Dick's Sporting Goods Park; Commerce City, Colo.; 7 p.m. MT
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Chivas USA (MLS)/Carolina RailHawks (NASL) Winner at San Antonio Scorpions (NASL): Heroes Stadium; San Antonio, Texas; 7:30 p.m. CT
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Charlotte Eagles (USL PRO) at Chivas USA (MLS): Home Depot Center Track & Field Stadium; Carson, Calif.; 7:30 p.m. PT
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Charlotte Eagles (USL PRO) at Carolina RailHawks (NASL): WakeMed Soccer Park; Cary, N.C.; 7:07 p.m. ET
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Seattle Sounders FC (MLS)/Cal FC (USASA) Winner at San Jose Earthquakes (MLS): Kezar Stadium; San Francisco, Calif.; 7:30 p.m. PT
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Seattle Sounders FC (MLS)/Cal FC (USASA) Winner at Minnesota Stars FC (NASL): National Sports Center; Blaine, Minn.; 7:30 p.m. CT
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