Minnesota United’s path in the U.S. Open Cup will run through St. Paul. If the Loons win out, they won’t have to leave Allianz Field for the national tournament.

The draw Thursday determined the Loons will host Chicago Fire for the quarterfinals on July 8 or 9. If MNUFC wins, they will be host the San Jose/Austin winner in the semifinals on Sept. 16 or 17.

If Minnesota wins again, they would hold the final at home on Oct. 1 against the club to come out of the East side of the bracket. Philadelphia Union, DC United, Nashville SC and New York Red Bulls are the contenders.

Commentator Benny Feilhaber picked Minnesota to win the club’s first trophy in its MLS era. “Loons are soaring right now,” Feilhaber said on the CBS Sports Network’s “Golazo” show.

The Loons’ best run in the Open Cup in 2019 included hosting the quarterfinals and semifinals at Allianz Field. MNUFC beat New Mexico United and Portland Timbers before falling in the final, 2-1, at Atlanta United.

This year, MNUFC went on the road to beat Louisville City of the USL Championship in the Round of 32 on May 7. On Wednesday, the Loons returned home and came back to beat St. Louis City 3-2 at Allianz Field.

Kelvin Yeboah gave Minnesota a first-half lead and Anthony Markanich scored two late goals to propel the win.