The Colorado Rapids will host the San Jose Earthquakes in the US Open Cup quarterfinals on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 8:00 p.
m. MST at Dick's Sporting Goods Park.
This marks the Rapids' first quarterfinal appearance since 2006. Neither MLS original club has ever won the tournament.
Colorado is aiming for its first semifinal berth since 1999. San Jose enters after one of the strongest starts in club and league history.
The Rapids advanced with a dramatic Round of 16 win over Colorado Springs Switchbacks. Despite a late red card to Kosi Thompson, the match went to extra time.
Keegan Rosenberry scored the decisive penalty kick.
This will be Colorado's first MLS opponent in this year's tournament.
Head coach Matt Wells has used strong lineups in earlier rounds to maintain momentum while managing schedule congestion.
Key players like Darren Yapi, Rob Holding, and Dante Sealy have been rested.
San Jose reached the quarterfinals by beating Phoenix Rising 2-0 and Minnesota United 4-2.
Managed by Bruce Arena, the Earthquakes won 11 of their first 12 matches across all competitions but have gone winless in their last four MLS games.
The Bay Area team underwent major roster changes in the offseason, moving on from forwards Josef Martinez, Chicho Arango, and Cristian Espinoza, and adding Timo Werner.
San Jose shares the same point total as Vancouver, with the third-most goals scored and the fourth-best defensive record in MLS.
