A Sobering Night: Colorado Rapids Open Cup Run Ends With Adam Beaudry Howler
St. Louis converted the better chances and advanced after a VAR-reviewed goal, while Colorado managed just 1 shot on target from 13 attempts.
- Louis City defeated the Colorado Rapids in the Lamar Hunt Open Cup Semifinal on Wednesday, ending the home team's best trophy opportunity since 2010.
- The match marked Colorado's first Open Cup Semifinal appearance since 1999, though attendance remained underwhelming with the club opening only half the stadium.
- Louis City scored the opening goal in the 32nd minute, then Simon Becher added a 52nd-minute strike that withstood a VAR review for a potential foul.
- Colorado struggled to equalize, continuing a season-long trend of failing to win after conceding first, while Morgan Whittaker made his first start for the Rapids.
- Despite an easier path to the semifinal against lower-tier opponents, the team faces challenges competing for the Supporters Shield with nine regular-season games remaining.
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St. Louis CITY SC advances to U.S. Open Cup Final
St. Louis CITY SC advanced to its first-ever U.S. Open Cup Final after defeating Colorado Rapids 3-0. Roman Bürki and St. Louis held the Rapids to zero shots on target to secure the team’s second clean sheet of the U.S. Open Cup campaign. (cut) St. Louis will now face the Columbus Crew in the 2026 […]
Alexandru Mătán (27 years old) scored the first goal for St. Louis City, the band to which he transferred this summer. He scored in his team's victory in front of Colorado Rapids, score 3-0, in the semifinals of the US Open Cup. Following this result, the Romanian qualified in the final of the competition, where Columbus Crew, his former team, will play. ...
Alexandru Mătán scored his first goal for St. Louis City, who qualified in the US Open Cup final, after defeating Colorado Rapids with a 3-0 score on Wednesday, moving to the semifinals.
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