With a 3-1 victory over the Charlotte Independence in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Round of 16 Tuesday night, the Fire secured a place in the quarterfinals of the 102nd edition of the tournament.
After dispatching its second USL outfit, Frank Yallop's group will host MLS opposition in Orlando City SC at Toyota Park on July 22 at 7:30 p.m. CT.
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Behind goals from skipper Kaká and Carlos Rivas, the Lions cruised past Columbus Crew SC at the Citrus Bowl Tuesday to cement their place in the quarters.
Chicago and Orlando, separated by nine points in the Eastern Conference standings, meet in the quarterfinal stage of the Open Cup for the second time in two years. On June 26, 2013, a five-goal output sealed a resounding triumph over the then USL side and sent the Men in Red to their 11th semifinal appearance.
The quarterfinal fixture - on either side of league matches against Crew SC and the New England Revolution - presents the Fire with the opportunity of extending their 36-12-3 record in Open Cup play, along with a 23-1-1 record in Illinois.