Columbus Crew defender Mohamed Farsi (23) heads a ball over St. Louis CITY SC during the U.S. Open Cup soccer final at

During the U.S. Open Cup soccer final on October 21, 2026, at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field in Columbus, several key plays occurred. Columbus Crew defender Brooks Lennon kicked the ball over St. Louis CITY SC forward Damion Downs. Additionally, Columbus Crew defender Mohamed Farsi headed the ball over St. Louis CITY SC. Furthermore, Columbus Crew forward Josef Martinez headed the ball past St. Louis CITY SC defender Timo Baumgartl during the match between the two competing soccer teams.