Some MLS teams are about to start playing some qualifying games for the 2008 US Open Cup.  The teams are organized based on their final standings in the league at the end of last year.  This is how it breaks down:

Already In:

• DC United
• Chivas USA
• Houston Dynamo
• New England Revolution
• FC Dallas
• New York Red Bulls

The other teams have to win their way in - some teams have to win more than others (the winner of the bolded games qualify for the US Open Cup):

1. San Jose EarthQuakes vs. Real Salt Lake

2. (Winner #1) vs Columbus Crew

3. (Winner #2) vs Chicago Fire

4. Colorado Rapids vs LA Galaxy

5. (Winner #4) vs Kansas City Wizards

So the Wizards and Fire only have one game to win to get in.  Colorado, LA, and the Crew have to win 2.  San Jose and Real Salt Lake need 3 consecutive victories to qualify.

That first game between San Jose and Salt Lake is taking place tonight - but unfortunately it doesn’t look like it is going to be televised anywhere.