Three second-half goals propelled the Philadelphia Union to its third Lamar Hunt US Open Cup Final, blowing away the Chicago Fire, 3-0.
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2018 US Open Cup Semifinals Preview: Who will reach the 105th Final?
The 105th edition of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup are down to the final four as the tournament’s semifinal round kicks off on Wednesday night. The Semifinals feature three teams that are seeking their first-ever US Open Cup title and a fourth who are trying to make history by lifting the trophy for the fifth time.
2018 US Open Cup Round 4: PK shootout decided by goalkeepers as Chicago Fire oust Crew SC again
For the second year in a row, the Chicago Fire had to go to a shootout to determine a winner against an Ohio team. This year, things were different.
2017 US Open Cup Round 5: FC Cincinnati blanks Chicago Fire, advances on PKs in front of another record crowd
After 120 minutes of scoreless soccer, Cincinnati won the shootout 3-1 sending one of the biggest crowds in tournament history into a frenzy at Nippert Stadium.
2014 US Open Cup Quarterfinals: Chicago Fire burn Atlanta Silverbacks 3-1 to earn record 10th Semifinal berth (video)
Chicago’s Quincy Amarikwa, Jeff Larentowicz, and Alex all scored second half goals to lead the visitors to the Semifinals for a record 10th time where they will face the Seattle Sounders on Aug. 13.
Fourth Round fun facts: Notable upsets, things you should know about Round 4
To date, the Open Cup has only had a Fourth Round six times (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2012, 2013).
Notable upsets in the Third Round of the US Open Cup
For all of you who ever wanted the #16 seed to win in the NCAA basketball tournament, we hope you are soccer fans!
2013 US Open Cup Fourth Round: Chicago Fire rally to top rival Columbus 2-1 in delayed game
Postponed due to severe weather on Wednesday evening, rivals Chicago Fire and the Columbus Crew squared off at high noon Thursday in the Fourth Round of the US Open Cup. Recent trade acquisition Mike Magee continued his hot streak, spurring a Fire comeback with a first half equalizer as the hosts downed the Crew 2-1 on a 77th minute winner from Patrick Nyarko.
Things you should know about the Semifinals of the US Open Cup
Since 1996, only six teams have advanced to the Semifinals after beginning play in the First Round. The Rochester Rhinos (2009), Charleston Battery (2008), Carolina RailHawks (2007), San Francisco Bay Seals (1997) and the Seattle Sounders who did it twice in 2007 and 2008. San Francisco remain as the only “third division” club (now the USL Pro) to advance to the final four during that span.
2012 US Open Cup Round 3: Michigan Bucks put out Chicago Fire in historic OT upset (video)
On Tuesday, in front of a capacity crowd at the Ultimate Soccer Arenas in Pontiac, Mich., the Bucks, who are the first amateur team to upset an MLS side, became the first to do it twice with a 3-2 extra time victory over the Chicago Fire.