The 2003

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ran from June through October, 2003, open to all

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teams in the United States. The Chicago Fire won their 3rd Open Cup title with a 1–0 victory over the MetroStars in the final at

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. Chicago missed out on a domestic treble (with the

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) when the Fire lost

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. The Open Cup tournament was dominated by

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squads, as only two non-MLS teams reached the quarterfinals. The Pro Select League's

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were the story of the tournament, winning four straight games to reach the quarterfinals, including a 4-1 thrashing of MLS side

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. The

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were the only other minor-league team to beat an MLS team, winning 1–0 over San Jose.

Open Cup bracket

''Home teams listed on top of bracket''

Schedule

Note: Scorelines use the standard U.S. convention of placing the home team on the right-hand side of box scores.

First round

Four PDL and four USASA teams start. ----

Second round

Six PSL and two PDL teams enter. ----

Third round

Eight A-League and two MLS teams enter. ----

Fourth round

Eight MLS teams enter. ----

Quarterfinals

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Semifinals

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Final

Top scorers

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