1. This will be the first meeting between Houston Dynamo and Colorado Rapids in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.
2. The Dynamo will be a 19th different opponent in this competition.
3. The sides met in the league at BBVA Compass Stadium back in March, with the Rapids registering their third successive 0-0 draw.
4. If the Rapids progress, then they would go to the winners of Sporting KC vs. FC Dallas (July 1) for a quarterfinal matchup on July 21 or 22.
5. The Rapids were beaten finalists in the 1999 edition of this competition, losing out to Rochester Raging Rhinos of the A-League (a forerunner to USL) 2-0. Houston have twice reached the semifinals, in 2006 and 2009.
6. Houston came through their fourth round tie, defeating Austin Aztex 2-0. The Rapids overcame Colorado Springs Switchbacks 4-1 in the previous round. (FULL DRAW).
7. The Rapids will be playing at BBVA Compass Stadium - which opened in 2012 - for only the third time. Both previous visits have ended in draws (1-1 in 2013 and 0-0 in 2015).
8. Not since April 19, 2009 have the Rapids lost to Houston Dynamo. They are unbeaten in the last nine meetings.
9. During that stretch, the Rapids have won five, drawn four. They have also shutout Houston in six of the nine contests.
10. The last Rapids' win in Houston came at Robertson Stadium on May 4, 2011, courtesy of a late goal from Scott Palguta.
ABOUT THE LAMAR HUNT U.S. OPEN CUP
Dating back to 1914, the U.S. Open Cup is the oldest cup competition in United States soccer, and is among the oldest in the world. Open to all affiliated amateur and professional teams in the United States, the 2015 U.S. Open Cup is the 102nd edition.
In 1999, the U.S. Open Cup was renamed the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup to honor the long-time soccer supporter and pioneer. Hunt, who died in 2006, was one of the sport’s first major ownership figures in the United States and is a member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame.
The winning team of the U.S. Open Cup has its name engraved on the Dewar Challenge Trophy. They also claim a place in the CONCACAF Champions League.
