Loons advance to Open Cup semis after 3-1 win over Chicago Fire originally appeared on Bring Me The News. The Loons held a man advantage for over 70 minutes against the Chicago Fire in the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open Cup, but it took an extra-time goal from star striker Kelvin Yeboah to put Minnesota United through to the semifinals.

Two MLS mainstays look to lock in a spot in the U.S. Open Cup Semifinals, as Minnesota United takes on the Chicago Fire in the first of four quarterfinals on Tuesday night.

Kelvin Yeboah scored twice, including a penalty kick in the 120th minute, to lift Minnesota United to a 3-1 extra-time win over the Chicago Fire on Tuesday night, sending the Loons to their first Lamar Hunt U.