Here is everything you need to know about MLS and North American soccer this morning:
Red Bulls rally to USOC final
The New York Red Bulls fought back from a two-goal second-half deficit to claim a US Open Cup final berth with a 3-2 extratime win away to USL underdogs FC Cincinnati. Bradley Wright-Phillips bagged the equalizer with 11 minutes remaining in regulation, and then nodded home the 101st minute decider to put his side in the championship match for the first time since 2003. RECAP
Considering they have never won a tournament title, Red Bulls boss Jesse Marsch says reaching the Open Cup final represents a massive moment worth celebrating for the club. READ MORE
Warming Montreal play with Fire
The Montreal Impact will try to move to within touching distance of the last playoff spot in the East when they host the Chicago Fire for a midweek tilt (7:30 pm ET on MLS LIVE in the US; TVAS and TSN in Canada). The Fire, who've dropped three straight road games, have won just once in seven tries at Stade Saputo. PREVIEW
Impact coach Mauro Biello says his team is rounding into their best form, offering hope that they can post their first regular season three-game win streak in nearly two years with a win on Wednesday. READ MORE
Mastroeni gets Rapids pink slip
Colorado made a change on the bench on Tuesday, firing head coach Pablo Mastroeni after nearly four years at the helm. The Rapids, who are currently 10 points below the playoff line in the West, installed assistant coach Steve Cooke as their interim boss. READ MORE
In the wake of Mastroeni's ouster, Armchair Analyst Matt Doyle called it a case of change coming to the Rapids later than it was needed. READ MORE
We've got the Power
The bigger moves in this week's MLSsoccer.com Power Rankings occurred below the top 10, with Columbus Crew SC rising three spots and San Jose falling as many rungs. READ MORE
Injury updates
Vancouver's worst fears were confirmed when midfielder Matias Laba was diagnosed with an ACL tear that has ended his season. READ MORE
The news is much better for Toronto FC, who say right wingback Steven Beitashour could be ready for his return from pancreas surgery when they visit Chicago this weekend. READ MORE
All important information to have ahead of this week's Fantasy deadline tonight at 7:30 pm ET.
Potential hosts cities for 2026 World Cup
The joint World Cup 2026 bid committee has released the list of 44 cities in the US, Canada and Mexico that have applied to host matches. READ MORE
Beat The Pro: Loon vs. Loon
In the latest episode of Beat The Pro presented by Heineken, Minnesota United attackers and best friends Miguel Ibarra and Christian Ramirez each draft a local fan to do battle against each other in both the crossbar challenge and penalty kicks. WATCH VIDEO
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