St. Louis CITY SC advanced to the 2026Â US Open Cup semifinals on Tuesday with a 4-2 penalty-shootout victory over Houston Dynamo FC at Energizer Park.
Substitute goalkeeper Ben Lundt, who replaced injured captain Roman Bürki in the first half, blocked two spot kicks – including a semifinal-clinching save on Héctor Herrera.
Lundt's heroics came after both sides played to a 2-2 draw in regulation time, with Marcel Hartel scoring a brace for the hosts. Mateusz Bogusz and Artur found the back of the net for the Dynamo, who ended with 10 men after Lawrence Ennali was sent off for a double booking.
After winning their first-ever PK shootout, St. Louis are into the semifinals. They'll face the winner of Wednesday's quarterfinal clash between the Colorado Rapids and San Jose Earthquakes.
