MATCH REPORT: Sounders FC defeat Sacramento Republic FC 2-1 in Lamar Hunt’s 2024 US Open Cup quarterfinals

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Sounders FC advanced to the semifinals of the 2024 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup with a 2-1 quarterfinal victory over Sacramento Republic FC on Tuesday night at Heart Health Park. Josh Atencio and Jordan Morris scored in the first half, while the Rave Green held off Sacramento from equalizing in the closing stages after the USL Championship team pulled one back early in the second half. Seattle will advance to the semifinals for the first time since 2014 and will host the winner of tomorrow’s match between LAFC and New Mexico United, with the exact date, kickoff time, ticket information and broadcast details to be announced soon.

Brian Schmetzer’s team turns its attention back to regular-season MLS play on Saturday, July 13, with an away match at Austin FC at Q2 Stadium (5:30 p.m. PT/Apple TV – watch free, 93.3 KJR FM, El Rey 1360 AM).

Seattle Sounders FC 2 – Sacramento Republic FC 1

Assistants: Fernando Fierro, Stephen McGonagle

Fourth official: Robert Vincze

Weather: 83 degrees and sunny

SEA – Josh Atencio 16′

SEA – Jordan Morris (Reed Baker-Whiting) 31′

SAC – Sebastián Herrera (Jack Gurr) 49′

SAC – Nick Ross (caution) 5′

SAC – Cristian Parano (caution) 51′

SAC – Jack Gurr (caution) 56′

Seattle Sounders FC – Andrew Thomas; Cristian Roldan – Captain, Yeimar Gómez Andrade, Jonathan Bell, Nouhou; Josh Atencio (Danny Musovski 90′), João Paulo (Alex Roldan 62′); Paul Rothrock (Raúl Ruidíaz 62′), Albert Rusnák (Jackson Ragen 89′), Reed Baker-Whiting (Obed Vargas 81′); Jordan Morris

Unused substitutes: Jacob Castro, Pedro De La Vega

Sacramento Republic FC – Danny Vitiello; Shane Wiedt (Jonathan Ricketts 84′), Lee Desmond, Jared Timmer; Damià Viader (Sebastián Herrera 46′), Luis Felipe, Nick Ross, Jack Gurr; Aldair Sanchez (Blake Willey 90’+5′), Kieran Phillips (Trevor Amann 69′), Cristian Parano (Conor Donovan 90’+3′)

Unused substitutes: Rafael Jauregui, Jared Mazzola