Ballard FC, the reigning USL 2 Northwest Division Champions, will be hosting the first round match of the U.S. Open Cup against Spokane Velocity FC. The match is scheduled to take place at Interbay Stadium on Wednesday, March 19th, at 7:30 PM.

Spokane Velocity FC is a third division professional club competing in USL League One (USL 1). This is Spokane’s second season after finishing as USL 1 runner-ups in their inaugural season. This year’s Open Cup matchup is a rematch from 2024, when Spokane won 1-0 with the lone goal coming in stoppage time.