As the New York Red Bulls prepare to take on Sporting Kansas City in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Final, we remember the club’s only prior appearance in championship match.
On Wednesday, October 15, 2003, the NY/NJ MetroStars hosted the Chicago Fire at Giants Stadium.
The MetroStars were looking for their first title in club history, while the Fire were hoping to hoist the title for the third time.
NY/NJ began the tournament in the Third Round and qualified for the Open Cup Final with wins against Mid Michigan Bucks (4-0), Columbus Crew (4-3), New England Revolution (2-1, After Sudden Death Extra Time) and D.