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In 2006, the Chicago Fire celebrated their fourth Open Cup title in their new home stadium (Toyota Park) with a 3-1 win over the Los Angeles Galaxy. Photo by Brian Kersey/Wireimage.com
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2006 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup results
Home team listed first
2006 Open Cup Final: Fire earn their fourth
In front of their home fans, Chicago dethrones LA 3-1
 The Chicago Fire earned their fourth U.S. Open Cup championship with a 3-1 win over the Los Angeles Galaxy. In front of their home fans at Toyota Park, Nate Jaqua and Andy Herron each scored a goal in the opening 16 minutes to start the Fire on their way to denying the Galaxy back-to-back titles. Alan Gordon, who has impressed during Open Cup play this year, pulled one back in the second half but Thiago scored a late goal to clinch it for the home side.
Match Reports:
Fire Best L.A. 3-1 To Win Fourth U.S. Open Cup (Matchnight.com)
Fire Claim Fourth U.S. Open Cup Crown (MLSnet.com)
Fire Win Fourth Open Cup Title (ESPN.com)
Herron named MVP of '06 Open Cup
A recap of the 2006 tournament's best players
USOpenCup.com looks back at a tournament full of great performances.
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