Wed May 07 23:30:00 UTC 2025: ## FC Dallas Kicks Off Open Cup Run Against USL League One Upstart AV Alta FC

**FRISCO, TX –** FC Dallas begins its quest for a third Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup title this Wednesday, May 7th, at 7:00 PM CT against USL League One newcomer AV Alta FC at Toyota Stadium. The match will be streamed live on Paramount+, with Maura Sheridan and Gary Bailey on commentary. Fans can also listen to the game on the FC Dallas app with Ryan Figert, Steve Davis, and Sam Hale providing pre-game coverage starting at 6:45 PM CT.

This year’s Open Cup, the oldest ongoing national soccer tournament in the U.S., features a diverse field of teams from various leagues. FC Dallas, a two-time Open Cup champion (1997, 2016) and two-time runner-up, enters at the Round of 32. A victory would send them to the Round of 16 against the winner of New York Red Bulls vs. Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC.

AV Alta FC, based in Southern California, presents a unique challenge. Founded in late 2023, the club has impressed, securing three consecutive Open Cup victories, including a penalty shootout win over USL Championship side Orange County SC. Adding intrigue to the matchup is the presence of former FC Dallas Homegrown goalkeeper Carlos Avilez on Alta’s roster.

FC Dallas boasts a strong Open Cup history, holding a record of 38-24-6 overall. The club will look to leverage its home-field advantage (23-7-3 at Toyota Stadium) to advance in the tournament. For fans, the match offers a chance to witness a potential upset and FC Dallas’s continued pursuit of Open Cup glory.

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