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MLS sides learn USOC opponents
The eight Major League Soccer teams in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup learned their third-round opponents following the completion of the second round Tuesday night.The eight Major League Soccer teams in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup learned their third-round opponents following the completion of the second round Tuesday night.

DA Finals Week: Who’s Clinched and Who’s Still Looking for a Spot?
Heading into the last weekend of the inaugural Development Academy season, no U-16 team has clinched a berth, while two U-18 teams have punched their ticket to the Finals Week at The Home Depot Center from July 12-19. The rest will be settled here at the Development Academy Showcase in Greensboro, N.C. A total of 14 spots are up for grabs, with the winner of each conference championship advancing to the finals, which will be broadcast on ESPN networks. The draw for the finals (based on conferences) will be announced today at noon.

Prolific offense powering D.C. up table
D.C. United's prolific strike force has displayed a knack for providing their team with flattering scorelines of late. Sunday's 3-1 defeat of the San Jose Earthquakes can certainly be added to that list as the Black-and-Red overcame a sluggish first half and a poorly-timed error from goalkeeper Zach Wells to earn their fourth win in the last five games.D.C. United’s prolific strike force has displayed a knack for providing their team with flattering scorelines of late. Sunday’s 3-1 defeat of the San Jose Earthquakes can certainly be added to that list as the Black-and-Red overcame a sluggish first half and a poorly-timed error from goalkeeper Zach Wells to earn their fourth win in the last five games.

Galaxy focus on scoring at both ends
Few things in life are an absolute certainty. But considering the fact that MLS matches featuring the Los Angeles Galaxy are averaging a little more than 4.2 goals per contest, one can pretty much count on getting their money's worth when the Galaxy take to the field.Few things in life are an absolute certainty. But considering the fact that MLS matches featuring the Los Angeles Galaxy are averaging a little more than 4.2 goals per contest, one can pretty much count on getting their money’s worth when the Galaxy take to the field.

Traditional powers collide in D.C.
The two most successful teams in Major League Soccer history meet for the first time this year in a high-profile Sunday afternoon match as D.C. United play host to the Los Angeles Galaxy at RFK Stadium.The two most successful teams in Major League Soccer history meet for the first time this year in a high-profile Sunday afternoon match as D.C. United play host to the Los Angeles Galaxy at RFK Stadium.