SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Sounders FC advanced to the semifinals of the 2024 U.S. Open Cup with a 2-1 win over Sacramento Republic FC on Tuesday evening. Josh Atencio and Jordan Morris scored first-half goals, as the Rave Green kept Sacramento from equalizing down the stretch.
Josh Atencio’s goal marked his first career U.S. Open Cup goal and just his second career goal for Sounders FC across all competitions. Earlier this week, Atencio was selected as an alternate for the U.S. Olympic Men’s Soccer Team that is headed to the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
Morris' goal is his first career U.S. Open Cup goal. Morris has now scored eight goals in his last 10 games across all competitions.
Seattle is in the semi's for the first time in ten years, and will host the winner of Wednesday's matchup between LAFC and New Mexico United.
The Sounders are now 26-7-6 all-time in U.S. Open Cup play.
