Fire advance to U.S. Open Cup

Daniel Paladini -- Getty ImagesThe Chicago Fire edged the San Jose Earthquakes, 5-4, in a shootout on Tuesday at Buck Shaw Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., to advance to the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.

Chicago overcame a 2-0 deficit, needed 120 minutes and then penalty kicks during its play-in match to assure itself a spot in the Open Cup for a 14th straight season.

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