Fire add chapter to Open Cup lore

 

Published 6/11/2008 by Kent McDill at Major League Soccer News

The Chicago Fire's devotion to the U.S. Open Cup is the stuff of MLS legend. Thus it was not surprising the Fire found a way to beat the Columbus Crew 3-2 in extra time Tuesday at Bradley University in a play-in game for the long-running tournament. [link]

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