Frank Klopas, Fire looking to make more U.S. Open Cup history

Frank Klopas won the U.S. Open Cup as a player and is trying to do the same as a coach. (Courtesy of the Fire)

With good reason, the Fire are proud of their U.S. Open Cup pedigree. They’ve won the tournament four times, including in their inaugural 1998 season as part of their league/cup double.

But as they look ahead to their quarterfinal Tuesday against the Houston Dynamo, the Fire are trying to reverse a recent slide in the competition. Since they last won the event in 2006, the Open Cup has been the stage for some embarrassing moments.