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2013 U.S. Open Cup Semifinal - D.C. United vs. Chicago Fire: Match Center
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August 8, 2013
The Last Word: DCU's Run to the Cup Continues!
The narrative for D.C. United's 2013 season seemed so simple ("worst season in team history, possibly the worst in MLS history"). Then the Black-and-Red went on an improbable run to the US Open Cup final. The new narrative will be more complicated.
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August 7, 2013
DCU takes Chicago. ON TO THE OPEN CUP FINAL!
Who'd have thunk it? With the worst record in league play this year, the Black-and-Red have gone on the road and beaten the Chicago Fire to advance to a cup final. Because why the hell not?
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August 7, 2013
DCU @ Chicago USOC Semifinal Live Thread
It's finally here, folks, the match-up we in the Nation's Capital have been waiting weeks for. The biggest game of 2013. Everything you need to know about United against the Fire is right here, along with our world famous* live thread.
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August 7, 2013
Behind Enemy Lines w/ Hot Time in Old Town USOC Ed
In which we exchange questions with the folks over at SB Nation's Fire site to help us preview tonight's big match up in Bridgeview.
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August 7, 2013
USOC Scouting Report: Chicago Fire
Bad news: Our history against the Fire with elimination on the line is horrific. Good news: The new-look DC United of late probably doesn't know anything about that. We're looking into how United can chart a new course against the Fire.
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August 6, 2013
Filibuster: #DempseyWatch & the Open Cup (+ more)
This week, we react to Dempsey's transfer to Seattle, look at the win (a win!) over Montreal, talk to Chicago Fire blogger Sean Spence to preview Wednesday's Open Cup semifinal and finally look ahead to Saturday's D.C. United game in Philly.
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August 6, 2013
DCU vs. Chicago lineups: USOC semifinal edition
D.C. United's improbable run in the U.S. Open Cup continues Wednesday night versus the Chicago Fire.
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August 5, 2013
In which we refocus on the US Open Cup
The Black-and-Red have one real thing left to play for in 2013, and it's not pride. A win on Wednesday would put United into a Cup final, and that's where every bit of attention needs to be.