2011 U.S. Open Cup final (English Wikipedia)

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Mitchell, Shawn (October 5, 2010). "Soccer: Crew falls in Open Cup final". The Columbus Dispatch. Archived from the original on October 13, 2010. Retrieved September 3, 2010.

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Corr, Charlie (October 3, 2011). "Fire's Klopas vying for Open Cup as coach". ESPN. Retrieved October 4, 2011.
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Sulat, Nate (October 3, 2011). "USOC Preview: Seattle, Chicago primed for Open Cup final". Major League Soccer. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved June 4, 2012.
Winner, Andrew (October 4, 2011). "USOC: Sounders edge Fire to claim 3rd straight crown". Major League Soccer. Archived from the original on March 5, 2016. Retrieved June 4, 2012.
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"Sounders Beat Fire In US Cup Final". FOX Chicago News. October 5, 2011. Archived from the original on July 24, 2015. Retrieved September 23, 2012.

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Mayers, Joshua (August 29, 2011). "Sounders FC hosts FC Dallas in U.S. Open Cup semifinal". The Seattle Times. Archived from the original on September 20, 2011. Retrieved September 3, 2011.
Mayers, Joshua (June 27, 2011). "Sounders FC ready to defend U.S. Open Cup title". The Seattle Times. Archived from the original on July 2, 2011. Retrieved September 3, 2011.
Mayers, Joshua (June 28, 2011). "Sounders FC fends off pesky Kitsap Pumas in U.S. Open Cup action, 2–1". The Seattle Times. Archived from the original on September 1, 2011. Retrieved September 3, 2011.
Mayers, Joshua (July 13, 2011). "Sounders FC beats Galaxy 3–1 in U.S. Open Cup quarterfinal". The Seattle Times. Archived from the original on September 15, 2011. Retrieved September 3, 2011.
Mayers, Joshua (August 30, 2011). "Sounders FC wins 1–0, will host Open Cup final vs. Chicago on October 4". The Seattle Times. Retrieved September 3, 2011.
Mayers, Joshua (August 30, 2011). "Sounders FC 1, FC Dallas 0, postgame quotes and stats". The Seattle Times. Retrieved October 10, 2011.
Mayers, Joshua (September 13, 2010). "You've done it again – 22,000 tickets sold for Open Cup final". The Seattle Times. Archived from the original on September 15, 2010. Retrieved September 14, 2010.
Mayers, Joshua (August 31, 2011). "U.S. Open Cup final tickets go on sale at 10 am Tuesday". The Seattle Times. Retrieved September 17, 2011.
Mayers, Joshua (September 19, 2011). "More than 27,000 tickets sold for the U.S. Open Cup final". The Seattle Times. Retrieved September 20, 2011.
Mayers, Joshua (September 28, 2011). "More than 30,000 tickets sold for the U.S. Open Cup final, Sounders FC to open up the Hawks Nest to satisfy demand". The Seattle Times. Retrieved September 29, 2011.
Mayers, Joshua (October 3, 2011). "Poll: How nervous are you of the Chicago Fire?". The Seattle Times. Retrieved October 4, 2011.
"White scores again, Sounders beat Fire 2–1". The Associated Press. April 9, 2011. Archived from the original on July 18, 2012. Retrieved September 17, 2011.
Mayers, Joshua (April 9, 2011). "Sounders FC back in the win column". The Seattle Times. Archived from the original on September 22, 2011. Retrieved September 17, 2011.
Hurst, Bob (June 4, 2011). "Sounders pick up point with draw at Chicago". The Seattle Times. Archived from the original on September 22, 2011. Retrieved September 17, 2011.
Mayers, Joshua (October 5, 2011). "Video of the Impressive ECS Tifo and Other Open Cup Notes". The Seattle Times. Retrieved October 6, 2011.
Mayers, Joshua (October 3, 2011). "Sunday practice notes: Rosales and Riley improving". The Seattle Times. Retrieved June 4, 2012.
Mayers, Joshua (October 4, 2011). "Sounders FC 2, Chicago Fire 0, Open Cup quotes and stats". The Seattle Times. Retrieved May 28, 2012.
Mayers, Joshua (October 4, 2011). "Sounders FC earns third straight Open Cup title". The Seattle Times. Archived from the original on May 2, 2012. Retrieved May 28, 2012.
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Nelson, Mark (March 28, 2011). "MLS 101: A primer on the 2011 tournament structure". Portland Timbers. Archived from the original on April 1, 2011. Retrieved September 3, 2011.

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Johns, Greg (May 7, 2009). "Colorado coach miffed at Sounders' playing facility". Seattle Post-Intelligencer. Archived from the original on May 31, 2009. Retrieved March 15, 2011.

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Mayers, Joshua (October 2, 2011). "GM Adrian Hanauer expects around 35,000 for USOC final". The Seattle Times. Retrieved October 2, 2012.
Mayers, Joshua (October 5, 2011). "Video of the impressive ECS tifo and other Open Cup notes". The Seattle Times. Retrieved October 2, 2012.

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Straus, Brian (October 5, 2011). "U.S. Open Cup Could be Revamped for '12". The Sporting News. Archived from the original on October 6, 2011. Retrieved October 6, 2011.

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Barnhart, Gerald (October 7, 2011). "Osvaldo Alonso leads Seattle Sounders to 2011 US Open Cup title, earns TheCup.us Player of the Round honor". TheCup.us. Retrieved October 8, 2011.
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Ruiz, Don (October 8, 2011). "Alonso voted Open Cup player-of-the-round". Tacoma News Tribune. Archived from the original on October 10, 2011. Retrieved October 8, 2011.
Ruiz, Don (September 19, 2011). "Seattle about 4,000 from Open Cup record crowd". The News Tribune. Archived from the original on October 11, 2012. Retrieved September 20, 2011.
Ruiz, Don (September 28, 2011). "30,000 sold, more seats opened for Cup final". The News Tribune. Archived from the original on October 4, 2013. Retrieved September 29, 2011.
Ruiz, Don (October 2, 2011). "Rosales will be gametime decision Tuesday". Tacoma News Tribune. Archived from the original on November 29, 2014. Retrieved June 4, 2012.
Ruiz, Don (October 3, 2011). "Rosales, Riley trained today; tomorrow uncertain". Tacoma News Tribune. Archived from the original on November 29, 2014. Retrieved June 4, 2012.
Ruiz, Don (October 5, 2011). "Sounders enjoy spoils of Open Cup victory". Tacoma News Tribune. Archived from the original on October 14, 2013. Retrieved June 4, 2012.
Ruiz, Don (October 4, 2011). "Sounders coach reacts to Open Cup win". The Tacoma News Tribune. Archived from the original on October 14, 2013. Retrieved October 2, 2012.
Ruiz, Don (October 4, 2011). "Fire coach: Clink 'not an easy place'". The Tacoma News Tribune. Archived from the original on October 14, 2013. Retrieved October 2, 2012.
Ruiz, Don (October 5, 2011). "FC Dallas' Hernandez is a Troll ... With a Point". The News Tribune. Tacoma. Archived from the original on October 7, 2011. Retrieved October 6, 2011.
Ruiz, Don (October 6, 2011). "Hanauer wants voice in Open Cup changes". The Tacoma News Tribune. Archived from the original on April 23, 2012. Retrieved October 2, 2012.

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"Kickers-Chicago Fire preview capsule". Richmond Times-Dispatch. August 30, 2011. Archived from the original on February 4, 2013. Retrieved September 3, 2011.
Dorr Jr., Vic (July 14, 2011). "Kickers show grit in victory". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Archived from the original on February 4, 2013. Retrieved September 3, 2011.
Dorfman, Daniel (August 31, 2011). "Kickers fall to Chicago Fire, 2–1". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Archived from the original on February 4, 2013. Retrieved August 31, 2011.

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Ruiz, Don (August 31, 2011). "Montero's goal puts Sounders in final". Tri-City Herald. Archived from the original on October 2, 2013. Retrieved September 26, 2013.

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"U.S. Soccer Announces Possible Hosts for 2011 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Final". U.S. Soccer Federation. August 26, 2011. Archived from the original on August 28, 2011. Retrieved August 31, 2011.
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Ruiz, Don (October 8, 2011). "Alonso voted Open Cup player-of-the-round". Tacoma News Tribune. Archived from the original on October 10, 2011. Retrieved October 8, 2011.
"Seattle Sounders Win Third Consecutive Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup in Front of Record Crowd". U.S. Soccer. October 5, 2011. Archived from the original on January 21, 2012. Retrieved October 8, 2011.
Mitchell, Shawn (October 5, 2010). "Soccer: Crew falls in Open Cup final". The Columbus Dispatch. Archived from the original on October 13, 2010. Retrieved September 3, 2010.
Nelson, Mark (March 28, 2011). "MLS 101: A primer on the 2011 tournament structure". Portland Timbers. Archived from the original on April 1, 2011. Retrieved September 3, 2011.
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Mayers, Joshua (August 29, 2011). "Sounders FC hosts FC Dallas in U.S. Open Cup semifinal". The Seattle Times. Archived from the original on September 20, 2011. Retrieved September 3, 2011.
"Seattle Sounders FC Become Second MLS Expansion Team to Claim U.S. Open Cup Crown". U.S. Soccer. September 2, 2009. Archived from the original on September 5, 2009. Retrieved September 4, 2010.
Mayers, Joshua (June 27, 2011). "Sounders FC ready to defend U.S. Open Cup title". The Seattle Times. Archived from the original on July 2, 2011. Retrieved September 3, 2011.
"Seattle Sounders FC Earn Second Consecutive Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Title in Front of Record-Setting Crowd at Qwest Field". U.S. Soccer. October 5, 2010. Archived from the original on October 9, 2010. Retrieved September 3, 2011.
Johns, Greg (May 7, 2009). "Colorado coach miffed at Sounders' playing facility". Seattle Post-Intelligencer. Archived from the original on May 31, 2009. Retrieved March 15, 2011.
Mayers, Joshua (June 28, 2011). "Sounders FC fends off pesky Kitsap Pumas in U.S. Open Cup action, 2–1". The Seattle Times. Archived from the original on September 1, 2011. Retrieved September 3, 2011.
Mayers, Joshua (July 13, 2011). "Sounders FC beats Galaxy 3–1 in U.S. Open Cup quarterfinal". The Seattle Times. Archived from the original on September 15, 2011. Retrieved September 3, 2011.
Ruiz, Don (August 31, 2011). "Montero's goal puts Sounders in final". Tri-City Herald. Archived from the original on October 2, 2013. Retrieved September 26, 2013.
"U.S. Soccer Announces Possible Hosts for 2011 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Final". U.S. Soccer Federation. August 26, 2011. Archived from the original on August 28, 2011. Retrieved August 31, 2011.
McCarthy, Jack (August 31, 2011). "Fire to visit Sounders for U.S. Open Cup title". The Chicago Tribune. Archived from the original on September 4, 2011. Retrieved September 17, 2011.
"Seattle Sounders FC Earn Second Consecutive Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Title in Front of Record-Setting Crowd at Qwest Field". U.S. Soccer. October 5, 2010. Archived from the original on October 9, 2010. Retrieved October 9, 2010.
Mayers, Joshua (September 13, 2010). "You've done it again – 22,000 tickets sold for Open Cup final". The Seattle Times. Archived from the original on September 15, 2010. Retrieved September 14, 2010.
Ruiz, Don (September 19, 2011). "Seattle about 4,000 from Open Cup record crowd". The News Tribune. Archived from the original on October 11, 2012. Retrieved September 20, 2011.
Ruiz, Don (September 28, 2011). "30,000 sold, more seats opened for Cup final". The News Tribune. Archived from the original on October 4, 2013. Retrieved September 29, 2011.
Mayers, Joshua (April 9, 2011). "Sounders FC back in the win column". The Seattle Times. Archived from the original on September 22, 2011. Retrieved September 17, 2011.
Hurst, Bob (June 4, 2011). "Sounders pick up point with draw at Chicago". The Seattle Times. Archived from the original on September 22, 2011. Retrieved September 17, 2011.
Winner, Andrew (October 3, 2011). "Sounders Notebook: Seattle rested ahead of USOC final". Major League Soccer. Archived from the original on March 6, 2016. Retrieved June 4, 2012.
Sulat, Nate (October 3, 2011). "USOC Preview: Seattle, Chicago primed for Open Cup final". Major League Soccer. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved June 4, 2012.
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Mayers, Joshua (October 4, 2011). "Sounders FC earns third straight Open Cup title". The Seattle Times. Archived from the original on May 2, 2012. Retrieved May 28, 2012.
Winner, Andrew (October 5, 2011). "USOC: Sounders douse Fire's attacking threats in win". Major League Soccer. Archived from the original on March 7, 2016. Retrieved June 4, 2012.
Ruiz, Don (October 5, 2011). "Sounders enjoy spoils of Open Cup victory". Tacoma News Tribune. Archived from the original on October 14, 2013. Retrieved June 4, 2012.
Ruiz, Don (October 4, 2011). "Sounders coach reacts to Open Cup win". The Tacoma News Tribune. Archived from the original on October 14, 2013. Retrieved October 2, 2012.
Ruiz, Don (October 4, 2011). "Fire coach: Clink 'not an easy place'". The Tacoma News Tribune. Archived from the original on October 14, 2013. Retrieved October 2, 2012.
Wiebe, Andrew (April 2, 2013). "CCL Match Recap: Seattle Sounders 0, Santos Laguna 1". Major League Soccer. Archived from the original on November 4, 2013. Retrieved October 14, 2013.
Straus, Brian (October 5, 2011). "U.S. Open Cup Could be Revamped for '12". The Sporting News. Archived from the original on October 6, 2011. Retrieved October 6, 2011.
Ruiz, Don (October 5, 2011). "FC Dallas' Hernandez is a Troll ... With a Point". The News Tribune. Tacoma. Archived from the original on October 7, 2011. Retrieved October 6, 2011.
Ruiz, Don (October 6, 2011). "Hanauer wants voice in Open Cup changes". The Tacoma News Tribune. Archived from the original on April 23, 2012. Retrieved October 2, 2012.
"Format, Composition and Schedule Finalized for 99th Edition of Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup". U.S. Soccer. January 11, 2012. Archived from the original on May 16, 2013. Retrieved May 19, 2013.
"Lower-Division Teams Relish Chance to Host Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Matches". U.S. Soccer. January 11, 2012. Archived from the original on May 14, 2013. Retrieved May 19, 2013.
"100th Edition of Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Includes Increased Number of Teams and Prize Money". U.S. Soccer. March 5, 2013. Archived from the original on May 11, 2013. Retrieved May 19, 2013.

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MLS Super Tuesday Raw: Sigi Pregame Presser (YouTube). Major League Soccer. October 3, 2011. Archived from the original on November 14, 2021. Retrieved October 3, 2011.