Crew face St. Louis City in Open Cup final after midseason reset

Courtois took over before quarterfinal run

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

🟡 How did the Columbus Crew save their season after a bleak start? - Early coaching change to Laurent Courtois before O Via @tombogert on X

What happened: Columbus Crew stumbled to open 2026 before replacing its head coach with Laurent Courtois ahead of the Open Cup quarterfinal. The club then added Brais Mendez and Santi Rodriguez among summer signings to reshape the squad. That turnaround set up tonight's U.S. Open Cup final against St. Louis City.

Why it matters: A trophy would validate Columbus' coaching change and summer rebuild. It also delivers silverware as MLS moves through the 2026 postseason.

What to watch: The final is scheduled for tonight. The winner claims the 2026 U.S. Open Cup title.

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@tombogert 2026-10-21T15:24:32.012022+00:00

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