Two Major League Soccer powers meet up on Wednesday with a spot in the U.S. Open Cup Semifinals on the line, as the Philadelphia Union and New York Red Bulls face off in the final quarterfinal contest of the season.
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The U.S. Open Cup is one of the most exciting tournaments in American soccer, as it not only takes team from the MLS, but it also includes clubs from lower levels, such as MLS NEXT Pro and the United Soccer League.
Yet, even with some underdogs pulling out wins, the cream seems to always rise to the top. Since the MLS was formed in 1996, only one non-league team has won the tournament, that coming back in 1999.
The Red Bulls and Union are hoping to work their way into the final four. Their previously scheduled m