Hidden beneath the CONCACAF Gold Cup action and summer transfer news, the US Open Cup quarterfinals took place this week. Well, most of them anyway. The Cup typically feels overshadowed by MLS action and midweek fixtures, but this round received even worse treatment.
With the eyes of most US soccer fans on the regional tournament, and a number of key players absent, six MLS sides and two second-division clubs set their sights on the final four.
Three MLS Duels
The LA Galaxy took an early lead in the Monday night matchup, but eventually fell to the San Jose Earthquakes 3-2 at Avaya Stadium.