Selection of 8 MLS teams?

Discussion in 'US Open Cup' started by DKDynamite, May 27, 2010.

  1. DKDynamite

    DKDynamite New Member

    May 16, 2010
    N of WPB
    Club:
    FC København
    Nat'l Team:
    Denmark
    How are the 8 MLS teams selected for the US Open Cup 2010?
    Of course Seattle Sounders FC since they were champions last year.
    What are the criteria for the other 7 teams?
     
  2. JasonMa

    JasonMa Member+

    Mar 20, 2000
    Arvada, CO
    Club:
    Colorado Rapids
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Top 6 finishers in the league the year before get in (Or maybe top 3 in each conference). Then a play-in tournament for the remaining 9 MLS teams to get down to 2. Seattle does not get an automatic berth for being the champions, but they finished high enough in the league last year to qualify automatically.
     
  3. newtex

    newtex Member+

    May 25, 2005
    Houston
    Club:
    Houston Dynamo
    Exactly right the first time. It is the top six from MLS overall on points that get the automatic slots.

    In 2009 those were (4 West and only 2 East):

    1. Columbus Crew 49 pts
    2. LA Galaxy 48 pts
    3. Houston Dynamo 48 pts
    4. Seattle Sounders 47 pts
    5. Chicago Fire 45 pts
    6. Chivas USA 45 pts

    Then there was this tournament among the other 9 teams. (Toronto FC is not eligible since they are not part of the USSF.)

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