COLUMBUS, Ohio — St. Louis CITY SC captured the first trophy in club history Wednesday night, defeating Columbus Crew 5-3 in a penalty shootout to win the 2026 U.S. Open Cup.
The final remained scoreless through 90 minutes of regulation and 30 minutes of extra time at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field. With the match still 0-0, the title came down to penalties.
Timo Baumgartl converted St. Louis’ first attempt. CITY goalkeeper Ben Lundt then stopped Columbus’ opening kick from Santiago Rodríguez, giving St. Louis the advantage it carried through the rest of the shootout.
Lukas MacNaughton, Chris Durkin and Damion Downs also scored from the spot before Daniel Edelman converted the decisive fifth kick. Columbus made its remaining three attempts, but Lundt’s early save left the Crew unable to catch up.
Lundt had entered the match in the 78th minute for captain Roman Bürki. St. Louis finished regulation and extra time with five total shots, including three on goal, according to the club’s official match report. Columbus recorded 16 shots and three on goal.
The victory delivered St. Louis its first U.S. Open Cup championship and a milestone for a club that began Major League Soccer play in 2023. CITY SC lifted the trophy after completing an unbeaten, scoreless final and a perfect five-for-five shootout.
Source: St. Louis CITY SC match report.
