House Exits US Open Cup
Elmhurst, IL (December 8, 2024) - House Men’s team suffered a heartbreak with Tulsa Athletic advancing via winning PK’s 5-4 this past Sunday in front of over 400 passionate Chicago House fans at Langhorst Field on the campus of Elmhurst University. This eliminates House from qualifying for the 2025 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup Tournament.
“Obviously the team is disappointed in the result today.” said Shannon Seymour, head coach of the Chicago House. The hard-fought match was tied 0-0 after 90 minutes of regulation time and decided by penalty kicks after two 15-minute overtime periods. “The Chicago House controlled the play throughout much of the game and were able to get several quality chances to score but just could not find the back of the net.” Seymour continued, “The Tulsa team is a talented group and we congratulate them on advancing into the US Open Cup in 2025”.
During the game, Peter Wilt, the President and CEO of the Chicago House, was seen visiting with Chicago House fans from throughout the Elmhurst community and surrounding Chicagoland metro area. “The crowd today in Elmhurst was amazing and passionate throughout the entire game,” said Wilt. “While we wanted to win for the fans and the Elmhurst community, we are so proud to include our fans and our Elmhurst community partners in our game day activities”.
The pregame activities featured a ceremonial first kick from Tim Glennon, a graduate of the Access Sports Elmhurst sports programs for the special needs community. The Chicago House and Access Sports Elmhurst announced a community partnership last month. The partnership will feature Access Sports Elmhurst athletes in Chicago House pre-game activities in 2025 at Langhorst Field. The Chicago House was also excited to feature players from the Team Elmhurst Soccer Club and AYSO United SC who played an exhibition scrimmage on the field during half time of the House/Tulsa match. Fans also enjoyed the hot cocoa tastes from Brewpoint – Elmhurst. The Chicago House post-game festivities continued with a dinner gathering at Fitz’s Pub with Chicago House fans, players, coaches, and team staff.
The Chicago House AC will now turn their attention to preparations for the 2025 soccer season which will bring both their semi-pro women’s and semi-pro men’s home games to Langhorst Field at Elmhurst University. Watch the Chicago House website at www.chicagohouseac.com for season ticket purchase offers for the 2025 season.
About Chicago House Athletic Club
Founded in 2020, Chicago House Athletic Club is a community-based soccer club with semi-professional women’s and men’s teams, U-23 men’s and women’s squads, boys and girl’s academies and recreational camp programs. By leveraging the passion and dedication of our players, staff, and fans, Chicago House AC aims to ignite a ripple effect of positive transformation throughout our city. Our commitment extends to partnering with local organizations, supporting grassroots initiatives, and championing causes that address systemic inequalities.
Photo credit: Kimberly Felten Photography
Photo credit: Kimberly Felten Photography
Photo credit: Kimberly Felten Photography