U.S. Open Cup
Dating back to 1914, the U.S. Open Cup is the oldest soccer competition in the United States and is among the oldest in the world. The U.S. Open Cup is a single-elimination tournament open to all amateur and professional teams in the United States. Thirty-two teams competed for the 85-year-old Dewar Cup trophy in the 1998 U.S. Open Cup.
Quarterfinals
July 22, 1998 at the Cotton Bowl, Dallas and Finley Stadium, Chattanooga
Columbus Crew (MLS) def. Miami Fusion (MLS), 3-0
Tampa Bay Mutiny (MLS) def. NY/NJ Metrostars (MLS), 4-0
Chicago Fire (MLS) def. San Jose Clash (MLS), 1-1 (4-3 PK)
Dallas Burn (MLS) def. Nashville Metros (A-League), 5-1
Semifinals
Aug. 4, 1998 at Zephyr Field, New Orleans
Columbus Crew def. NY/NJ Metrostars, 1-0
Chicago Fire def. Dallas Burn, 3-2
Final
Oct. 30, 1998 at Soldier Field, Chicago
Chicago Fire vs. Columbus Crew