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Tyler Fisher

2025 US Open Cup Round 1: Columbus Crew 2 dominate NY Renegades in USOC debut

March 20, 2025 by Tyler Fisher

Players from Columbus Crew 2 celebrate after scoring a goal against the New York Renegades in the First Round of the 2025 US Open Cup. Photo: Columbus Crew 2
Players from Columbus Crew 2 celebrate after scoring a goal against the New York Renegades in the First Round of the 2025 US Open Cup. Photo: Columbus Crew 2
Players from Columbus Crew 2 celebrate after scoring a goal against the New York Renegades in the First Round of the 2025 US Open Cup. Photo: Columbus Crew 2

The 2025 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup kicked off Wednesday night for Columbus Crew 2, as they made their inaugural appearance in the prestigious tournament for the first time as they hosted New York Renegades FC. Led by former Columbus Crew captain Federico Higuain, the Capybaras – which the team was dubbed in 2023 – helped Higuain advance to the next round of the U.S. Open Cup for the first time in his career, defeating the Renegades 4-1.

Columbus dominated the possession battle, holding 75% to the Renegades 25% while having 14 shot attempts (12 on target).

Crew 2 got the scoring started late in the first half  with Keesean Ferdinand getting on the end of a ball inside of the penalty area, heading it into the back of the net. Brent Adu-Gyamfi then doubled the Crew’s lead late in first half stoppage time with his left-footed shot just before the half.

The second half mirrored the first, with Columbus on the front foot, forcing the Renegades to tire again.

Tristan Brown got his first of the night in the 62nd minute before Adu-Gyamfi secured his brace in the 69th minute.

Jonathan Silveira scored the lone goal for the Renegades in the 80th minute with a left-footed shot from outside of the 18-yard box and into the net at the far post, but it couldn’t propel the Renegades to pull another back before the final whistle.

Not only was this win the first for the Capybaras in the Open Cup, but it was also the first time that head coach Federico Higuain advanced in the tournament in his career.

Columbus Crew 2 is back in action Sunday March 23, as they travel to take on Inter Miami CF II.

 

Filed Under: 2025 US Open Cup, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2025 US Open Cup, Columbus Crew 2, New York Renegades

2023 US Open Cup Round 3: Farsi’s late winner sends Columbus Crew past Indy Eleven

April 29, 2023 by Tyler Fisher

Mohamed Farsi of the Columbus Crew SC celebrates after scoring a goal against Indy Eleven in the 2023 US Open Cup. Photo: Columbus Crew SC
Mohamed Farsi of the Columbus Crew SC celebrates after scoring a goal against Indy Eleven in the 2023 US Open Cup. Photo: Columbus Crew SC
Mohamed Farsi of the Columbus Crew SC celebrates after scoring a goal against Indy Eleven in the 2023 US Open Cup. Photo: Columbus Crew SC

The Columbus Crew started their 2023 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup campaign against a tough opponent in Indy Eleven. Columbus learned their draw for the third round, and were able to host the USL Championship side at Lower.com Field. With the Crew resting a majority of their starters, the home side was able to push for a 1-0 win, thanks to a late goal from Mo Farsi in the 83rd minute.

Columbus were on the front foot early, hammering their attack at the expense of the Indy Eleven defense.

Cucho Hernandez almost got the party started with a bicycle kick in the 10th minute from a Max Arfsten cross, but the Colombian’s attempt wasn’t enough to put pressure on the Indy Eleven netminder. 

It was Indy Eleven who also could’ve broke the deadlock when Harrison Robledo had a shot from just outside the 18-yard box, but sailed it just high over the crossbar. 

Give. Go. Get. Goal. @S_MoreiraOff ???? @Farsi_15#Crew96 | 1-0 pic.twitter.com/QM4jRT4BFf

— The Crew (@ColumbusCrew) April 27, 2023

A chance in the 20th minute saw midfielder Isaiah Parente hit a loose ball inside the box on goal, but the shot was saved by goalkeeper Yannik Oettl, who would put on a show for the rest of the night.

Just 10 minutes later Darlington Nagbe had a shot on goal, but forced a diving save from Oettl. 

A 0-0 scoreline at the half would see Columbus struggle to find the back of the net, with Oettl being strong in goal keeping the opposition alive. 

The Crew had a good chance to grab a penalty in the 52nd minute, but the official saw no foul when Alex Matan was brought down inside the box.

Midfielder Yaw Yeboah had a shot on goal from close range, only to be denied by Oettl yet again. Still searching for the icebreaker goal, the Columbus Crew were not letting up on the pressure, giving Indy Eleven’s defense plenty to work for.

Columbus finally got on the board in the 83rd minute, when Mo Farsi and Steven Moreira played a give-and-go with one another and Farsi put the ball in the back of the net, to give Columbus the win and advance to the Round of 32. 

Columbus will travel to Virginia as they face Loudon United May 10, at 7:30pm EDT.

Filed Under: 2023 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2023 US Open Cup, Columbus Crew, Indy Eleven

2019 US Open Cup Round of 16: Brandon Vazquez brace leads Atlanta United past Columbus Crew, into first Quarterfinal

June 19, 2019 by Tyler Fisher

Brandon Vazquez of Atlanta United celebrates one of his goals with his teammates in his club's Round of 16 match against the Columbus Crew in the 2019 US Open Cup. Photo: Ralph Schudel | @schudel_ralph on Twitter and Instagram

Brandon Vazquez of Atlanta United celebrates one of his goals in the rain with teammate Justin Meram in his club's Round of 16 match against the Columbus Crew in the 2019 US Open Cup. Photo: Ralph Schudel | @schudel_ralph on Twitter and Instagram
Brandon Vazquez of Atlanta United celebrates one of his goals in the rain with teammate Justin Meram in his club’s Round of 16 match against the Columbus Crew in the 2019 US Open Cup. Photo: Ralph Schudel | @schudel_ralph on Twitter and Instagram


The Round of 16 of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup kicked off with Atlanta United traveling to MAPFRE Stadium to take on Columbus Crew SC in what seemed to be a reasonably overcast evening.

Unlike last time, where there were many showers of rain blessed upon the folks at MAPFRE Stadium, and Crew SC were victorious 2-0. That wasn’t the case this time around as Atlanta United defeated Columbus, 3-2 to punch their ticket to the Quarterfinals for the first time.
Atlanta United got the opening goal in the fifth minute when a poor giveaway from David Guzman gave Brandon Vazquez the room to slide the ball past goalkeeper Jon Kempin to give the away side a 1-0 lead.

“We have to recognize moments,” said Atlanta United head coach Frank de Boer. “Hey, you can’t sit back. You have to track back sometimes. Sometimes an opponent will push you back. I think that’s the most important thing. We lost a little bit of the initiative. We always want the initiative.”
Columbus had a decent look on goal in the eighth minute when David Accam found Patrick Mullins inside the penalty area for a shot on goal. Atlanta keeper Brad Guzan was there for the save, however.
Miles Robinson doubled United’s lead when Barco served in a corner kick and Robinson got his head on the end of the service.

Let’s keep this going ??

Highlights from another knockout win ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/4bc92kdjSH

— Atlanta United FC (@ATLUTD) June 19, 2019

After 15 minutes, Crew SC found themselves down at home. As time progressed, Columbus found themselves getting stronger, gaining more possession, but Atlanta found a way to keep the Black and Gold at bay.
Atlanta nearly got a third in the 37th minute when former Crew winger Justin Meram found space inside the penalty area to take a shot, but it went just wide of the frame and out for a goal kick.
Vazquez almost got his second goal of the game when another bad backpass let Vazquez in on goal all alone, but his sharp-angle attempt hit the far post and back into play.
Columbus would get a goal back in the 40th minute when David Accam got his second goal in as many US Open Cup matches to cut the deficit to one goal.
Columbus would hold the halftime momentum from Accam’s goal as both teams would go to their respective locker rooms, Atlanta holding the 2-1 advantage.
The second half brought Deja Vu when the rain started falling heavily.
Atlanta would extend their league when Vazquez notched his brace in the 65th minute, slotting the ball past Kempin at the far post to extend the lead to 3-1.
Vazquez is now tied for the tournament lead in goals with four, alongside the Richmond Kickers’ Charles Boateng.
Waylon Francis made his return to the Crew SC lineup with a bang, pulling Columbus within one yet again in the 71st minute when his shot took a deflection off of an Atlanta defender and into the back of the net.
Minutes later, Mother Nature got involved when a severe weather delay was placed in effect in the 75th minute. This would be good for Columbus as they attempted to regroup during the break, hoping to score an equalizer in the final 15 minutes.

Brandon Vazquez of Atlanta United celebrates one of his goals with his teammates in his club's Round of 16 match against the Columbus Crew in the 2019 US Open Cup. Photo: Ralph Schudel | @schudel_ralph on Twitter and Instagram
Brandon Vazquez of Atlanta United celebrates one of his goals with his teammates in his club’s Round of 16 match against the Columbus Crew in the 2019 US Open Cup. Photo: Ralph Schudel | @schudel_ralph on Twitter and Instagram

After approximately 49 minutes, the game resumed after both teams agreed to have a 10-minute warm up.

After play resumed, neither team was able to find another goal, but the game didn’t end without controversy.

In the final minute of the match, Accam was brought down in the penalty area but center official Guido Gonzalez Jr. decided not to award a penalty kick. The entire Columbus bench and staff swarmed the referee to offer their opinion on the no-call.
“The way that the official handled the last 15 minutes was shocking,” said a baffled and irate Caleb Porter. “It’s one of the tough things about this competition. They trial officials and see how they do. It’s disappointing. These games, there’s a lot at stake. You need high-level officials that know how to smell a game and manage it.”
With Columbus still struggling to get past the Round of 16 in the U.S. Open Cup, their attention now is focused on the real prize, and that’s making a hard push for the playoffs during league play.
“With the Open Cup gone, we’re going to throw everything into the last 18 games, and we need to approach these games with the same attitude, effort, and density.”
Atlanta will now await the winner of Saint Louis FC and FC Cincinnati in the Round of Eight.

“We only go for one thing and that’s to win the cup,” said de Boer.
With the win, this is Atlanta’s first trip to the Quarterfinals, They are the first Georgia team to reach the Quarterfinals since 2014 Atlanta Silverbacks led by head coach Eric Wynalda.

Filed Under: 2019 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup Tagged With: 2019 US Open Cup, Atlanta United FC, Columbus Crew

2019 US Open Cup Round 4: David Accam’s lone goal enough for Columbus Crew to oust Pittsburgh Riverhounds

June 11, 2019 by Tyler Fisher

David Accam of the Columbus Crew scored the lone goal in a 1-0 Fourth Round win over the Pittsburgh Riverhounds in the 2019 US Open Cup. Photo: Ralph Schudel | Twitter, IG: @schudel_ralph

David Accam of the Columbus Crew scored the lone goal in a 1-0 Fourth Round win over the Pittsburgh Riverhounds in the 2019 US Open Cup. Photo: Ralph Schudel | Twitter, IG: @schudel_ralph
David Accam of the Columbus Crew scored the lone goal in a 1-0 Fourth Round win over the Pittsburgh Riverhounds in the 2019 US Open Cup. Photo: Ralph Schudel | Twitter, IG: @schudel_ralph

To kick off the Fourth Round of the 2019 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup, the Pittsburgh Riverhounds traveled to the Buckeye State to take on Columbus Crew SC. Columbus would defeat the Riverhounds 1-0, with David Accam getting the only tally of the game.

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MAPFRE Stadium was covered in Black & Gold with fans from both teams. On the field, there wasn’t much to talk about in the first half. It was a lackluster performance from both teams, with Columbus dominating possession with 69%. Both teams were able to hold their own but made little to no effort on creating good chances.

Columbus outshot Pittsburgh 6-3, and also made almost double the passes in just the first half alone.

Columbus had a little more offense in the second half, gaining more and more momentum to pressure Pittsburgh.

“Normal game like that. When a team sits in and makes it a defensive game, it’s difficult,” said Crew SC head coach Caleb Porter. “I think we came out fine. We had to be patient, and I think we were in the second half.”

It wasn’t until the 56th minute that Columbus Crew SC would get the first goal for the home side Black & Gold when he tapped home a cross from Pedro Santos. This would be Accam’s first goal for Columbus across all competitions. It was his seventh career US Open Cup goal after scoring a goal during the Philadelphia Union’s run to the Final last year, and tying for the tournament lead with five goals in 2016 with the Chicago Fire.

Crew SC came close to getting a second goal when Santos got a shot off of a half volley, but it was deflected out for a Columbus corner kick.

David Accam scored the only goal of the game to see @ColumbusCrewSC past @RiverhoundsSC to become the first team to book passage to the 2019 Round of 16.#USOC2019 | ? Highlights pic.twitter.com/2ZlziywthC

— U.S. Open Cup (@opencup) June 12, 2019

The golden chance to double their lead came in the 68th minute when Patrick Mullins was knocked down in the penalty box, giving Crew SC a penalty kick. Things didn’t go well afterward, as Pedro Santos went for the upper 90 but shanked the ball off the crossbar.

Pittsburgh got their first good look on goal in the 83rd minute when Kenardo Forbes, the hero from the Hounds’ Third Round win over Indy Eleven, took a shot that just went over the crossbar.

With the win, Columbus Crew SC advance to the Fifth Round of the US Open Cup for the first time since 2016. It was a welcome result after losing their opening round game the last two years.

All ?#CLBvPIT | #Crew96 pic.twitter.com/GsGNvKzZyC

— Columbus Crew SC (@ColumbusCrewSC) June 11, 2019

“Tournament football. That’s what it’s about. It’s about winning and advancing,” said an upbeat Porter. “Next week we want to get in the round of eight.”

Now that the Open Cup has started, it’s fallen within a difficult time, especially for the Columbus Crew. With many injuries, and now dealing with multiple key pieces out due to national team duty, dealing with lineup changes and rotations are now weighing heavy for the Black & Gold.

When asked how he would prioritize this, Porter went on to say with a chuckle, “When you look at how many guys we have injured or gone, I don’t know if there was much of a choice.”

Columbus now awaits the Thursday drawing to see who their next opponent is in the Round of 16.

Filed Under: 2019 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup Tagged With: 2019 US Open Cup, Columbus Crew, Pittsburgh Riverhounds

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