St. Louis CITY SC advance to Open Cup semifinals on penalties
sportsMay 20, 20261066
St. Louis CITY SC advanced to the U.S. Open Cup semifinals by winning a penalty shootout, with backup goalkeeper Ben Lundt making crucial saves including stopping Hector Herrera's penalty. Roman Bürki left the match injured late, which forced Lundt into goal for overtime and the shootout. Ennali received a second yellow for a foul on Wallem and was sent off, creating a late free kick that Edu Löwen and Mykhi Joyner set up. The win keeps St. Louis CITY SC alive in the Open Cup and underscores the team’s depth and poise under knockout pressure as they chase a first major trophy.
