Laurent Courtois

St Louis City ended the city’s 38-year wait for a major US soccer trophy, beating Columbus Crew 5-4 on penalties in the US Open Cup final. Backup goalkeeper Ben Lundt saved Columbus’ opening spot kick before Daniel Edelman converted the decisive penalty, booking St Louis a place in the 2027 Concacaf Champions Cup.

Columbus boss Courtois demands recovery as Crew brace for Charlotte crunch

Interim head coach Laurent Courtois has urged his Columbus Crew squad to prioritise recovery as they enter a hectic run-in, sitting seven points off the MLS playoff spots with six regular-season games left and a U.S. Open Cup final to come. The Crew host fifth-placed Charlotte FC next, with both sides in strong recent form.

Perelman backs Orlando to reset against Columbus after three straight defeats

Orlando City enter their Eastern Conference clash with Columbus on a three-game losing streak, but interim coach Martin Perelman says his side is ready to start afresh. The Crew arrive with consecutive wins and renewed playoff momentum.

Mendez backs 'big things' for Columbus as Crew host Messi-less Inter Miami

Brais Mendez has declared that 'big things will come' for the Columbus Crew as they prepare to host Inter Miami in a crucial Eastern Conference clash, with the visitors set to be without Lionel Messi due to international duty.