St. Louis City SC rallies to beat Chicago Fire, 2-1, in U.S. Open Cup
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St. Louis City SC rallied to beat Chicago Fire 2-1 in the Round of 16 of the 2026 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, eliminating Chicago from the tournament. Anton Salétros put Chicago ahead in the 63rd minute, but substitute Eduard Lowen came off the bench to set up one goal and score the other for City SC. The result sends St. Louis into the quarterfinals and highlights Chicago's late defensive mistakes that ended their cup run.
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ontapsportsnet.comChicago Fire FC punished for late mistakes, eliminated from 2026 US Open Cup after losing 2-1 to St. Louis City SC in Round of 16 Chicago Fire FC make mistakes late, eliminated from 2026 US Open Cup a...stltoday.comLowen sets up one goal, scores another as City SC rallies for 2-1 win over Chicago in Open Cup