DC United and One Knoxville SC drew 3–3 in a US Open Cup encounter that saw the hosts dominate shot volume despite failing to secure victory. DC United's 4–4–2 setup generated 27 shots, of which six found the target, with goals from Joao Peglow, Matti Peltola, and Nikola Markovic spreading the attacking burden across the side. One Knoxville SC, operating in a 4–2–3–1 formation, matched DC United's on-target efforts with six shots of their own from 17 total attempts, though their goalkeeper's 50 per cent save rate and zero goals saved above expected goals suggested the visitors' defence was consistently exposed. The disparity in shot creation—27 to 17—illustrated DC United's territorial superiority, yet their inability to convert that advantage into three points highlighted clinical finishing issues. The draw leaves both sides needing a replay to advance in the competition.