Tomorrow's US Open Cup Final sees DC United against the Charleston Battery. United is making its return to the final after more than 10 years -- 1997 was the last time they advanced this far. This can be attributed mostly to playing regulars in their semifinal match against the New England Revolution. While the Revolution played mostly substitutes, DC played at near full strength and earned the win.
For Charleston, they've defeated both FC Dallas and the Houston Dynamo from MLS on their way to the Final. Most recently, they beat the Seattle Sounders, a USL first division team like themselves. However, the Sounders will be making the jump to MLS next season and many of those players may be called upon on the pro squad.
The stage is set for a DC return to glory or the culmination of an impressive run by Charleston. At the end of the night tomorrow, we'll know which storyline has played out.
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