Four MLS clubs — all former champions — reached the semifinals of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup with wins on Wednesday. The Chicago Fire, last in MLS, easily disposed of the Ft. Lauderdale Strikers,the only remaining NASL team, but the LA Galaxy, FC Dallas and New England Revolution all won in dramatic fashion.

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