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2005 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Format Announced

Feb. 3, 2005

CHICAGO (Thursday, February 3, 2005) – A total of 42 teams – 26 professional and 16 amateur – will compete in the 2005 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup as it kicks off in June. After 40 teams participated in the prestigious tournament in 2004, two expansion Major League Soccer teams have been added to the fray in 2005, bringing the total number of teams to its highest level since MLS began participating in the event in 1996.