U.S. Soccer Announces Possible Hosts for Quarterfinals of 2011 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup
U.S. Soccer has announced the possible home teams for the quarterfinals of the 2011 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.
June 22, 2011
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IN THE IMAGE: The winners from the third round will determine the quarterfinal match-ups.
Chicago Fire PDL Defeated Madison 56ers Today to Secure Final Spot in Third Round;
Results from Third Round Games on June 28 Will Determine Match-Ups
CHICAGO (June 22, 2011) – U.S. Soccer has announced the possible home teams for the quarterfinals of the 2011 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. Chicago Fire PDL defeated the Madison 56ers today to secure the eighth and final spot in the third round.
Chicago Fire PDL defeated the Madison 56ers in a game that was rescheduled due to weather on Tuesday evening. The game was called due to lightning in the 18th minute, with Chicago Fire PDL up 1-0 off a Chris Estridge goal in the ninth minute. The game was replayed today from the start, and after a scoreless first half, the Fire scored two goals within two minutes to secure the win. Chicago Fire PDL will face Sporting Kansas City in the third round.
The eight winners from the second round will face off on Tuesday, June 28 against one of the eight qualified Major League Soccer teams in the third round. The results from this round will determine the match-ups for the quarterfinals to take place on Tuesday, July 12. The semifinals will be played on Tuesday, Aug. 30 and the 2011 U.S. Open Cup final is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 4.
2011 LAMAR HUNT U.S. OPEN CUP QUARTERFINAL POSSIBLE PAIRINGS
| No. | Date | Match | Time | Venue |
| 33 | July 12 |
New York Red Bulls (MLS) at Chicago Fire (MLS) |
7:30 p.m. CT | Toyota Park; Bridgeview, Ill. |
| -or- |
FC New York (USL PRO) at Chicago Fire (MLS) |
7:30 p.m. CT | Toyota Park; Bridgeview, Ill. | |
| -or- |
New York Red Bulls (MLS) at Rochester Rhinos (USL PRO) |
7:35 p.m. ET | Sahlen’s Stadium; Rochester, N.Y. | |
| -or- |
FC New York (USL PRO) at Rochester Rhinos (USL PRO) |
7:35 p.m. ET | Sahlen’s Stadium; Rochester, N.Y. | |
| 34 | July 12 |
Columbus Crew (MLS) at Sporting Kansas City (MLS) |
7:30 p.m. CT | LIVESTRONG Sporting Park; Kansas City, Kan. |
| -or- |
Richmond Kickers (USL PRO) at Sporting Kansas City (MLS) |
7:30 p.m. CT | LIVESTRONG Sporting Park; Kansas City, Kan. | |
| -or- |
Chicago Fire PDL (PDL) at Richmond Kickers (USL PRO) | 7 p.m. ET | Richmond City Stadium; Richmond, Va. | |
| -or- |
Chicago Fire PDL (PDL) at Columbus Crew (MLS) | 7:30 p.m. ET | Columbus Crew Stadium; Columbus, Ohio | |
| 35 | July 12 |
Real Salt Lake (MLS) at FC Dallas (MLS) |
8 p.m. CT | Pizza Hut Park; Frisco, Texas |
| -or- |
Wilmington Hammerheads (USL PRO) at FC Dallas (MLS) |
8 p.m. CT | Pizza Hut Park; Frisco, Texas | |
| -or- |
Orlando City Soccer Club (USL PRO) at Real Salt Lake (MLS) |
7 p.m. MT | Rio Tinto Stadium; Sandy, Utah | |
| -or- |
Wilmington Hammerheads (USL PRO) at Orlando City Soccer Club (USL PRO) |
7:30 p.m. ET | Florida Citrus Bowl; Orlando, Fla. | |
| 36 | July 12 |
Los Angeles Galaxy (MLS) at Seattle Sounders (MLS) |
7 p.m. PT | Starfire Sports Stadium; Tukwila, Wash. |
| -or- |
Los Angeles Blues (USL PRO) at Seattle Sounders (MLS) |
7 p.m. PT | Starfire Sports Stadium; Tukwila, Wash. | |
| -or- |
Kitsap Pumas (PDL) at Los Angeles Galaxy (MLS) |
7:30 p.m. PT | Titan Stadium (CSUF); Fullerton, Calif. | |
| -or- |
Los Angeles Blues (USL PRO) at Kitsap Pumas (PSL) |
7 p.m. PT | Bremerton Memorial Stadium; Bremerton, Wash. |
2011 LAMAR HUNT U.S. OPEN CUP THIRD ROUND
| No. | Date | Match | Time | Venue |
| 25 | June 28 |
FC New York (USL PRO) at New York Red Bulls (MLS) | 8 p.m. ET | Red Bull Arena; Harrison, N.J. |
| 26 | June 28 |
Chicago Fire (MLS) at Rochester Rhinos (USL PRO) | 7:35 p.m. ET | Sahlen's Stadium; Rochester, N.Y. |
| 27 | June 28 |
Richmond Kickers (USL PRO) at Columbus Crew (MLS) | 7:30 p.m. ET | Columbus Crew Stadium; Columbus, Ohio |
| 28 | June 28 |
Wilmington Hammerheads (USL PRO) at Real Salt Lake (MLS) | 7 p.m. MT | Rio Tinto Stadium; Sandy, Utah |
| 29 | June 28 |
Orlando City Soccer Club (USL PRO) at FC Dallas (MLS) | 8 p.m. CT | Pizza Hut Park; Frisco, Texas |
| 30 | June 28 |
Chicago Fire PDL (PDL) at Sporting Kansas City (MLS) | 7:30 p.m. CT | LIVESTRONG Sporting Park; Kansas City, Kan. |
| 31 | June 28* |
Kitsap Pumas (PDL) at Seattle Sounders (MLS) | 7 p.m. PT | Starfire Sports Stadium; Tukwila, Wash. |
| 32 | June 28 |
Los Angeles Blues (USL PRO) at Los Angeles Galaxy (MLS) | 7:30 p.m. PT | Titan Stadium (CSUF); Fullerton, Calif. |
*NOTE: Change from the original announcement June 15.
