St. Louis City SC wins the 2026 U.S. Open Cup final against the Columbus Crew, taking the title 5-4 on penalties (reported as 5-3 in one preview-focused source). The result ends St. Louis’s long wait for a major domestic soccer trophy since the club’s founding period in 2023.
The Guardian places the match within a wider history, noting St. Louis clubs previously dominated the Open Cup for stretches of the 20th century and that MLS has won nearly every edition since 1996. It also says St. Louis City qualifies for the 2027 Concacaf Champions Cup. Other outlets emphasise the “how to watch” and matchup angle, framing the final as a meeting between an established MLS club and a newer MLS side.
While most sources align on the final pairing and St. Louis’s first trophy, they differ in specifics such as the exact penalty shootout score and how much broader tournament context they include.
