Minnesota equalized early in the second half, but had to grind into the 30-minute extra time to score the winning and insurance goals.

The second-year coach was dismissed with the club mired in a five-game skid among all competitions and in danger of missing the playoffs for a sixth consecutive season.

Under Gregg Berhalter, Chicago have shown they can be entertaining, especially in high-scoring affairs, but consistency at home remains a major concern as they try to keep pace in the Eastern Conference playoff race, currently sitting ninth with 28 points, two points ahead of 10th-placed Charlotte.

The U.S. Open Cup — which continues play Tuesday, July 8 — is down to its elite eight, with each remaining club representing MLS.

The U.S. Open Cup continues on Tuesday, and there was some early drama during Minnesota United's clash with Chicago Fire in the quarter-finals. Things remained deadlocked after 25 minutes of action

Prediction: The Fire have been hit or miss (1.4 points per game in MLS), while Minnesota has been much more consistent (1.76) in league action. That and the Loons’ prowess to score on set pieces with the added benefit of playing at home will contribute to them advancing, 3-2.