NYCFC fall to Columbus as US Open Cup hopes dashed
New York City FC was eliminated from the U.S. Open Cup after a 1-0 defeat to Columbus Crew in the quarterfinals. The loss marked a setback for NYCFC, who had recently enjoyed a successful run in MLS. Coach Pascal Jansen noted a defensive mistake that led to the only goal of the match, highlighting the team's struggles with player injuries.
- ▪NYCFC lost 1-0 to Columbus Crew in the U.S. Open Cup quarterfinals.
- ▪Max Arfste scored the decisive goal for Columbus in the 59th minute.
- ▪NYCFC failed to record a single shot on target during the match.
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- ▪ Columbus Crew vs NYCFC, How to stream U.S. Open Cup quarterfinal — Yahoo Sports
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| Canonical URL | https://nypost.com/2026/05/20/sports/nycfc-fall-to-columbus-as-us-open-cup-hopes-dashed/ |
| Publication time | Wed, 20 May 2026 23:14:33 -0400 |
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Soccer new york city fc NYCFC fall to Columbus as US Open Cup hopes dashed By Christian Arnold Published May 20, 2026, 11:14 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google New York City FC’s hopes of advancing in the U.S. Open Cup tournament were dashed Wednesday night in a 1-0 loss in the quarterfinals to the Columbus Crew, ending their hopes of securing at least one of three trophies this season. Max Arfste’s goal in the 59th minute was the death blow for NYCFC, which had been riding a high with wins in three of their past four MLS matches, including one over Columbus. Nevertheless, the Crew dominated possession Wednesday night and put eight shots on target, while New York City FC failed to record one.
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