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3rd Degree found this 7/1/2008 on sports.aol.com [flag]
The 3rd round of the U.S. Open Cup kicks off tomorrow, and if you're looking for the MLS clubs that are taking this tournament seriously this year, just look for which clubs are playing at home. Unlike England's FA Cup , where the home team is determined by random draw, MLS and USL clubs place bids with the U.S. Soccer Federation to host games, and the highest bidder plays at home. If ... [link]

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FCD News Recap
Published 7/1/2008 by Chamo Jones at 3rd Degree
... Are FCD News Recap July 1st, 2008 . By: Chamo Jones USOC game vs. Miami FC Blues Pizza Hut Park Tonight @ 7:30 pm I wonder who will play defense considering that Wagner and Davino, two thirds of the starting back three, played the full 90 against Chivas on Sunday. Previews FC Dallas isn’t taking U.S. Open Cup foe lightly - DMN - D. Aparicio FC Dallas look to finish the job - MLSnet.com - S. Hunt Hoops seek Open Cup vindication - MLSnet.com U.S. Open Cup Teams Pay to Play at Home - AOL Sports - D. Warner Between games… - FCD ...

US Open Cup Round Three Preview
Published 7/1/2008 by Laurie at The Offside
... Railhawks (USL-1) Cleveland City Stars (USL-2) will be playing the Chicago Fire (MLS) Rochester Rhinos (USL-1) will be playing DC United (MLS) Miami FC (USL-1) will be playing FC Dallas (MLS) Houston Dynamo (MLS) will be playing Charleston Battery (USL-1) New York Red Bulls (MLS) will be playing Crystal Palace Baltimore (USL-2) Chivas USA (MLS) will be playing Seattle Sounders (USL-1) Homefield advantage here is bought and sold, in case you were wondering. AOL Fanhouse has an interesting take on what this says about which MLS teams are taking this competition seriously. ...

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