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2018 US Open Cup Semifinals: Burke’s brace sends Philadelphia Union to Final for third time

August 8, 2018 by Michael Berton

Three second-half goals propelled the Philadelphia Union to its third Lamar Hunt US Open Cup Final, blowing away the Chicago Fire, 3-0.

Filed Under: 2018 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup Tagged With: 2018 US Open Cup, Chicago Fire MLS, Philadelphia Union

2018 US Open Cup Semifinals Preview: Who will reach the 105th Final?

August 8, 2018 by Josh Hakala

2018 US Open Cup bracket through quarterfinals

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.

Filed Under: 2018 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup Tagged With: 2018 US Open Cup, Chicago Fire MLS, Houston Dynamo, Los Angeles FC, Philadelphia Union, Preview

2018 US Open Cup Round 4: PK shootout decided by goalkeepers as Chicago Fire oust Crew SC again

June 7, 2018 by Ben Ferree

Chicago Fire and Columbus Crew players battle for the ball in their Fourth Round match in the 2018 US Open Cup. Photo: Columbus Crew SC.

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.

Filed Under: 2018 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup Tagged With: 2018 US Open Cup, Chicago Fire MLS, Columbus Crew

2017 US Open Cup Round 5: FC Cincinnati blanks Chicago Fire, advances on PKs in front of another record crowd

June 29, 2017 by Ben Ferree

Mitch Hildebrandt of FC Cincinnati made faced 26 shots from the Chicago FIre and made 10 saves, include 3 stops in the penalty kick shootout. Photo: Erik Schelkun | FC Cincinnati

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.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2017 US Open Cup, Chicago Fire MLS, FC Cincinnati

2014 US Open Cup Quarterfinals: Chicago Fire burn Atlanta Silverbacks 3-1 to earn record 10th Semifinal berth (video)

July 10, 2014 by Laura Taylor

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.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2014 Quarterfinals, 2014 US Open Cup, Atlanta Silverbacks, Chicago Fire MLS

Fourth Round fun facts: Notable upsets, things you should know about Round 4

May 23, 2014 by Josh Hakala

To date, the Open Cup has only had a Fourth Round six times (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2012, 2013).

Filed Under: Feature - Main, Featured Post - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup History Tagged With: Carolina Dynamo, Charleston Battery, Chicago Fire MLS, Colorado Rapids, Dallas Roma FC, DC United, Des Moines Menace, FC Dallas/Dallas Burn, Feature, Fourth Round, Fresno Fuego, Houston Dynamo, Los Angeles Galaxy, Minnesota Thunder, New England Revolution, New York Red Bulls/Metrostars, Richmond Kickers, Rochester Rhinos, San Jose Earthquakes/San Jose Clash, Seattle Sounders USL, Sporting Kansas City/Kansas City Wizards, Things You Should Know, Wilmington Hammerheads

Notable upsets in the Third Round of the US Open Cup

May 22, 2014 by Josh Hakala

For all of you who ever wanted the #16 seed to win in the NCAA basketball tournament, we hope you are soccer fans!

Filed Under: US Open Cup, US Open Cup History Tagged With: Atlanta Silverbacks, Carolina RailHawks, Charleston Battery, Chicago Fire MLS, Chicago Stingers, Chivas USA, Colorado Rapids, Columbus Crew, Crystal Palace Baltimore, Dallas Roma FC, DC United, El Paso Patriots, Fresno Fuego, Harrisburg City Islanders, Houston Dynamo, Long Island Rough Riders, Los Angeles Galaxy, Nashville Metros, New England Revolution, New York Red Bulls/Metrostars, Richmond Kickers, Rochester Rhinos, San Francisco Bay Seals, Seattle Sounders USL, Sporting Kansas City/Kansas City Wizards, Staten Island Vipers, Things You Should Know, Wilmington Hammerheads

2013 US Open Cup Fourth Round: Chicago Fire rally to top rival Columbus 2-1 in delayed game

June 13, 2013 by Scott Fenwick

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.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2013 Fourth Round, 2013 US Open Cup, Chicago Fire MLS, Columbus Crew

Things you should know about the Semifinals of the US Open Cup

July 3, 2012 by Josh Hakala

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.

Filed Under: US Open Cup, US Open Cup History Tagged With: Carolina RailHawks, Charleston Battery, Chicago Fire MLS, Colorado Rapids, Columbus Crew, DC United, FC Dallas/Dallas Burn, Houston Dynamo, Los Angeles Galaxy, Miami Fusion, Minnesota Thunder, New England Revolution, New York Red Bulls/Metrostars, Rochester Rhinos, San Francisco Bay Seals, San Jose Earthquakes/San Jose Clash, Seattle Sounders USL, Sporting Kansas City/Kansas City Wizards, Things You Should Know

2012 US Open Cup Round 3: Michigan Bucks put out Chicago Fire in historic OT upset (video)

May 30, 2012 by Tavio Palazzolo

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.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2012 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup, 2012 Third Round, 2012 US Open Cup, Chicago Fire, Chicago Fire MLS, Corben Bone, Federico Puppo, Michigan Bucks, Nate Boyden, Nermin Crnkic, Tom Catalano

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