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A Perfect 6? Looking back at Chicago vs. Columbus in the U.S. Open Cup

Throughout the Chicago Fire’s 19 years competing in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, they’ve come across one opponent more than any other, and they’re now just a few days away from adding another chapter to that notable series history.

The Fire and Columbus Crew SC have met on five previous occasions in U.S. Open Cup play -- other than Columbus, only the LA Galaxy have had as many as four Open Cup run-ins with Chicago -- and the Midwest rivals will make it six on Tuesday (June 28). Gregg Berhalter’s side will visit Toyota Park (7:30 p.