Host possibilities for the 2010 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup Semifinals announced
Posted on 02. Jul, 2010 by Tavio Palazzolo in 2010, Semifinals
From US Soccer Communications
CHICAGO — The third round of the 2010 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup concluded Wednesday, June 30, when D.C. United (MLS) defeated the Richmond Kickers (USL-2) 2-0 and the Portland Timbers (D-2) battled the Seattle Sounders (MLS) to a 1-1 tie before bowing out in penalty kicks. The eight winners compete in the tournament quarterfinals starting July 6.
D.C. United veteran Jaime Moreno led his team against the Kickers, scoring in the 47th minute before a 56th minute strike from Santino Quaranta sealed the outcome. In Oregon, the Portland Timbers and Seattle Sounders continued their storied rivalry as regulation ended 1-1 with a Sounders goal from Nate Jacqua and a Timbers goal from Bright Dike. The Sounders then relied on the experience of former U.S. Men’s National Team goalkeeper Kasey Keller, who made two saves in the penalty shootout to put the defending Open Cup champions through to the quarterfinals.
Wednesday night’s results mean that the quarterfinals of the Open Cup will include six teams from Major League Soccer and two from the USL Second Division, represented by the Harrisburg City Islanders and the Charleston Battery.
The semifinals are set for Aug. 31-Sept. 1. Six of the eight teams still in contention could possibly host at this stage. The final will be played Oct. 5.
The Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, which is recognized as U.S. Soccer’s National Championship, is an annual competition open to all amateur and professional soccer teams affiliated with U.S. Soccer. The tournament has crowned a champion for 95 consecutive years dating back to 1914. It is the oldest annual team tournament in U.S. sports history and among the oldest soccer tournaments of its type in the world. In 1999, the competition was renamed to honor long-time soccer pioneer Lamar Hunt.
2010 LAMAR HUNT U.S. OPEN CUP QUARTERFINAL SCHEDULE
| No. | Date | Match | Time | Venue |
| 33 | July 21 | Harrisburg City Islanders (USL-2) at D.C. United (MLS) | 7:30 p.m. ET | Maryland Soccerplex; Boyds, Md. |
| 34 | July 6 | Charleston Battery (USL-2) at Columbus Crew (MLS) | 7:30 p.m. ET | Columbus Crew Stadium; Columbus, Ohio |
| 35 | July 6 | Chivas USA (MLS) at Houston Dynamo (MLS) | 8:30 p.m. ET | Robertson Stadium; Houston, Texas |
| 36 | July 7 | Los Angeles Galaxy (MLS) at Seattle Sounders (MLS) | 10 p.m. ET | Starfire Sports Complex; Tukwila, Wash. |
2010 LAMAR HUNT U.S. OPEN CUP SEMIFINAL POSSIBLE MATCHES
| No. | Date | Match | Time | Venue |
| 37 | Sept. 1 | Charleston Battery (USL-2)/Columbus Crew (MLS) winner at D.C. United (MLS) | 7:30 p.m. ET | Maryland Soccerplex; Boyds, Md. |
| Aug. 31 | Harrisburg City Islanders (USL-2) at Columbus Crew (MLS) | 7:30 p.m. ET | Columbus Crew Stadium; Columbus, Ohio | |
| Sept. 1 | Harrisburg City Islanders (USL-2) at Charleston Battery (USL-2) | 7:30 p.m. ET | Blackbaud Stadium; Charleston, S.C. | |
| 38 | Aug. 31 | Houston Dynamo (MLS) at Los Angeles Galaxy (MLS) | 10:30 p.m. ET | The Home Depot Center; Carson, Calif. |
| Aug. 31 | Houston Dynamo (MLS) at Seattle Sounders (MLS) | 10 p.m. ET | Starfire Sports Complex; Tukwila, Wash. | |
| Sept. 1 | Los Angeles Galaxy (MLS) at Chivas USA (MLS) | 10:30 p.m. ET | The Home Depot Center; Carson, Calif. | |
| Sept. 1 | Chivas USA (MLS) at Seattle Sounders (MLS) | 10 p.m. ET | Starfire Sports Complex; Tukwila, Wash. |
Will DC ever play an away match in the Open cup?
nope – even thou they draw less than 3k a match
They’ve had 11 away games in the Open Cup. However, the most recent was 2007 at Harrisburg.
DC won’t have many, if any, away USOC matches as long as the DCU owner sits on the USSF board of directors.
if there is a rematch between seattle and dc in the finals…it will be at quest field and be the most attended final yet
Please point out which of these individuals is the owner of DCU.
The Board of Directors of U.S. Soccer is the governing board of the Federation in accordance with the Amateur Sports Act of 1978. Consisting of elected members representing all facets of soccer in the United States, the Board administers the affairs of the Federation between meetings of the National Council.
Board Of Directors
President
Sunil K. Gulati
Executive Vice President
Mike Edwards
Immediate Past President (non-voting)
Dr. S. Robert Contiguglia
Athlete Representatives
Jeff Agoos, Danielle Fotopoulos, Jon McCullough
Pro Council Representatives
Tonya Antonucci, Don Garber
Adult Council Representatives
Richard Groff, Jim Hamilton
Youth Council Representatives
Larry Monaco, Bob Palmeiro
At Large Representative
(vacant)
Independent Directors
Carlos Cordeiro, Fabian Núñez, Donna E. Shalala
CEO/Secretary General (non-voting)
Dan Flynn
Pop, there goes another soccer urban legend. Ever hear about bidding for hosting.