I don't know if the events are tied, but consider: 1998: Cubs make the playoffs, Fire make MLS Cup and Open Cup finals 2000: Sox make the playoffs, Fire makes MLS Cup and Open Cup finals 2003: Cubs make the playoffs, so far the Fire have made the Open Cup final. As a bit of a superstitious guy, I think I like this trend. Bill Q. www.thefirealarm.com
I thought of the same thing yesterday! Plus the MLS Cup is being held in LA. (as it was in '98), and we could be hosting the Open Cup final at Soldier Field. This is starting to look a lot like 1998!! Man, what a fantastic year to repeat!
****CUE TWILIGHT ZONE MUSIC ****** All we are missing is Bush getting involved with an intern and we have perfect simularity. Bill Q.