Several MLS teams took place in the 3rd round of the US Open Cup today. A few of those teams will play again in the 4th round – several will not.
Defending MLS Champions Columbus Crew went to OT and then to PKs against the always dangerous Rochester Rhinos. The Rhinos came out on top in PKs at 5-3 to move on.
The Chicago Fire have been hot in MLS play – but they couldn’t keep it up against Wilmington Hammerheads. The only goal of the game went to the Hammerheads in the first half. Four time US Open Cup champions Chicago Fire can now focus on the MLS regular season.
Chivas USA was the third MLS side to fall to a lower division opponent. They ran into the Charleston Battery and went home 3-1 losers.
Some MLS teams did advance out of this round. DC United beat the Ocean City Barons 2-0 and The Kansas City Wizards snuck out of Minnesota with after winning 4-2 on PKs after a 3-3 draw.
A couple teams will still be in action on July 1st. The Houston Dynamo will be playing at the Austin Aztecs while Seattle Sounders FC will be playing at their old USL rivals Portland Timbers.
