St. Louis top Houston Dynamo in PKs to advance to Open Cup semifinals

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·20 May 2026

St. Louis top Houston Dynamo in PKs to advance to Open Cup semifinals

By Jaime Uribarri

St. Louis CITY SC advanced to the 2026 US Open Cup semifinals on Tuesday with a 4-2 penalty-shootout victory over Houston Dynamo FC at Energizer Park.

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Substitute goalkeeper Ben Lundt, who replaced injured captain Roman Bürk 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 Colorado Rapids and San Jose Earthquakes at Dick's Sporting Goods Park.