Columbus Crew to Face St. Louis City SC in U.S. Open Cup Final
The U.S. Open Cup final is scheduled for Wednesday night, featuring Columbus Crew and St. Louis City SC in Columbus, Ohio. This match holds significance as both teams have strong ties to each other, with Columbus being one of the original teams in Major League Soccer.
Columbus Crew captain Sean Zawadzki and St. Louis midfielder Dante Polvara share a connection from their time at Georgetown University, where they won an NCAA championship in 2019. The winner of this match will not only secure the U.S. Open Cup title but also earn a place in the Concacaf Champions Cup and a cash prize of $600,000.
St. Louis has a rich history in the Open Cup, having won it 10 times, though their last victory was 38 years ago. Columbus Crew, with nine trophies in all competitions, aims to add another title in front of their home crowd. The match will be broadcast on CBS Sports Network and available for streaming on Paramount+.
