Loons, Timbers, Atlanta advance to USOC semis

Minnesota United sent out a stunning warning to its potential U.S. Open Cup rivals, defeating New Mexico United 6-1 in Wednesday's quarterfinal.

Santi Moar gave the USL Championship side the lead after just seven minutes, but it was all one-way traffic after that.

Angelo Rodríguez bagged himself a first-half hat trick, while goals from Darwin Quintero, Jan Gregus and Miguel Ibarra ensured that the Loons marched into the semifinals full of confidence.

The Portland Timbers will join Minnesota...