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St. Louis City wins U.S. Open Cup in PKs, with backup GK in place of injured Burki
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St. Louis City won the U.S. Open Cup on penalties with backup goalkeeper after captain Burki was injured.
St. Louis City claimed its first trophy since joining MLS in 2023 by winning the U.S. Open Cup on penalty kicks. The victory came despite a significant setback when captain and star goalkeeper Burki suffered an injury during the match, forcing the club to rely on its backup goalkeeper for the decisive shootout.
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UK timesStrong4 reports from 3 outlets. First reported by The Athletic, Thu 04:13.
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- The 'spirit of St. Louis' shines through to cement Open Cup title, special U.S. soccer sceneThe Athletic
- Bürki hospitalized, Baumgartl and Downs shine: St. Louis wins US CupKicker
- First trophy, old tradition: St. Louis City SC brings U.S. Open Cup back to soccer's oldest American hotbedCBS Sports
- St. Louis City wins U.S. Open Cup in PKs, with backup GK in place of injured BurkiThe AthleticThis article
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