MLS D.C. United

D.C. United set to host U.S. Open Cup Final

Published on August 12, 2008 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
D.C. United News Release


Washington, D.C. (August 12, 2008) - Following a 3-1 victory over the New England Revolution tonight, D.C. United is set to host the Charleston Battery (USL-1) in the U.S. Open Cup Final September 3 at RFK Stadium. Kick-off is set for 7:30 p.m. ET before a live national television audience on Fox Soccer Channel. Radio feeds will air locally on WFED 1050 AM and Radio America 1540 AM (Spanish).

Tickets for the U.S. Open Cup Final will go on sale Thursday, August 14 at 10:30 a.m. ET. Though the match is not a part of ticket plans previously sold by D.C. United, planholders will receive a special discounted price and should contact D.C. United by calling (202) 587-5000. Individual tickets for the final are available for $20 at the Spectator level, $28 at the Premium level, $35 at the VIP level and $50 at the Mezzanine level. Groups of ten or more can receive discounts at all seating levels. All tickets may be purchased online via www.dcunited.com . Individual seat purchases are also available via all TicketMaster outlets.

Tonight's victory marks the third win by United in this year's U.S. Open Cup. The Black-and-Red advanced to the tournament semifinal by defeating the Chicago Fire 2-1 in extra time on July 8 at the Maryland Soccerplex. The club defeated the Rochester Rhinos (USL-1) at the same venue June 1. Charleston advanced to the finals with wins over the ASC New Stars (USASA), the Charlotte Eagles (USL-2), the Houston Dynamo, FC Dallas and the Seattle Sounders (USL-1).

D.C. United and Charleston have met twice previously in U.S. Open Cup play. The Battery scored a 4-3 upset overtime victory in South Carolina in a third round match on August 8, 1999. United returned to Blackbaud Stadium for a second round fixture the following year, defeating Charleston 4-0 on June 14, 2000.

The Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup is an annual national competition that is open to all amateur and professional soccer teams that are affiliated with U.S. Soccer. It is the oldest tournament in the U.S., beginning in 1914 when Brooklyn Field Club took home the very first title. MLS teams were first included in the tournament in the inaugural 1996 season, with D.C. United taking home the title. The champion of this year's event will garner a bid to participate in the 2009-2010 CONCACAF Champions' League.

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