Columbus Crew hosts St. Louis City SC in US Open Cup final
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 12:02 PM
Last updated Oct 21, 2026
The US Open Cup final features Columbus Crew facing St. Louis City SC on October 21. This matchup marks a significant moment in soccer history, highlighting the deep, varied roots of the sport in the U.S., anchored by the competition's origins dating back to 1914. St. Louis, a city with a rich soccer legacy, has produced multiple Open Cup winners, while Columbus has been pivotal in shaping soccer culture in America. This year's final not only crowns a champion but also celebrates the historical significance of the teams involved.
- •Final match scheduled for October 21, 2026, at Columbus' new stadium.
- •St. Louis City SC has a robust soccer legacy with ten previous Open Cup wins.
- •Columbus Crew helped establish soccer prominence in America through early rivalry matches.
- •St. Louis aims for its first major trophy as an MLS club.
- 12:02 PMYahoo Sports — US Open Cup final a reminder soccer history started long before Messi and MLS
"Neither Columbus nor St. Louis is flashy, but both have made huge contributions to the United States' deep soccer history.
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