Roman Bürki stretchered off after head injury in Open Cup final
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 2:46 AM
Last updated Oct 22, 2026
St. Louis City goalkeeper Roman Bürki was taken off on a stretcher during the U.S. Open Cup final against the Columbus Crew on October 21. The incident occurred midway through the second half when Bürki was unintentionally kneed in the head by Crew winger Anass Zaroury after a save. Bürki remained motionless on the pitch for several minutes before being transported to the hospital, though he was conscious and managed to wave to the crowd. Ben Lundt replaced Bürki in the 78th minute of the scoreless match.
- •Bürki was injured in the second half of the match.
- •He was conscious and moved his extremities after the incident.
- •Ben Lundt replaced Bürki in the 78th minute.
- •The final score remains scoreless at the time of the incident.
- •Bürki signed with St. Louis City prior to the 2023 season.
- 3:19 AMESPN Soccer — St. Louis GK Bürki stretchered off after collision in Open Cup final
- 2:01 AMYahoo Sports — St. Louis City goalkeeper Roman Bürki stretchered off with head injury in Open Cup final
"St. Louis City goalkeeper Roman Bürki was taken off in a stretcher after suffering a head injury in the U.S. Open Cup final against the Columbus Crew.
"St. Louis goalkeeper Roman Bürki was taken to the hospital after taking a knock to the head during the U.S. Open Cup final against the Columbus Crew.
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External links- ESPN SoccerOct 22, 2026, 3:19 AMSt. Louis GK Bürki stretchered off after collision in Open Cup final
St. Louis goalkeeper Roman Bürki was taken to the hospital after taking a knock to the head during the U.S. Open Cup final against the Columbus Crew.
- Yahoo SportsOct 22, 2026, 2:01 AMSt. Louis City goalkeeper Roman Bürki stretchered off with head injury in Open Cup final
St. Louis City goalkeeper Roman Bürki was taken off in a stretcher after suffering a head injury in the U.S. Open Cup final against the Columbus Crew.
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