NYCFC fall to Columbus as US Open Cup hopes dashed

NYCFC fall to Columbus as US Open Cup hopes dashed

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.

Max Arfsten powers Columbus Crew into U.S. Open Cup Semifinals, defeating NYCFC 1-0

COLUMBUS – The Columbus Crew are into the semifinals of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup after a hard-fought 1-0 win over New York City FC on Wednesday night at Scotts Miracle-Gro Field. Max Arfsten got the lone goal for the Black & Gold, with Nicholas Hagen pitching his second shutout of the tournament. A lackadaisical first half from both sides saw few chances created. Interim head coach Laurent Courtois opted to return the Crew to a 3-4-2-1 forma…