Taha Habroune vs Damion Downs. Columbus Crew vs St. Louis City. That's the story as the U.S. Open Cup Final approaches.
The Columbus Crew host St. Louis City in the 2026 U.S. Open Cup Final on October 21 at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The Crew are aiming to secure their second Open Cup title and their first since 2002, while St. Louis City are seeking their first trophy in franchise history. Both teams enter the championship match in strong domestic form.
From a USMNT perspective, the matchup features St. Louis forward Damion Downs, currently on loan from Southampton, and Columbus midfielder Taha Habroune, who has scored in three consecutive matches. Writer Noah Guttman predicts Columbus Crew will win the final 3-2, highlighting Columbus's recent momentum and goal-scoring form as decisive factors.
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