Fire to host U.S. Open Cup game July 1
U.S. Soccer has announced possible pairings for the third round of the 2008 U.S. Open Cup, and the Chicago Fire will host a match on Tuesday, July 1 at Toyota Park in Bridgeview.
The Fire's opponent will be determined on June 24, when the Cleveland City Stars (USL2) play at the Minnesota Thunder (USL1). The two clubs play in the United Soccer League with USL1 being the league's first division and USL2 its second division.
Ticket information will be announced at a later date.
Should the Fire win on July 1, its next game would be July 8, at a site to be determined. The tournament's semifinals are scheduled for Aug. 12 with the final set for Aug. 26.
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