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.