LAFC Wins First U.S. Open Cup Title

Los Angeles FC (LAFC) achieved a historic milestone by winning their first-ever Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup title with a 3-1 victory over Sporting Kansas City after extra time. The match, attended by over 22,000 fans, featured goals from Olivier Giroud, Omar Campos, and Kei Kamara for LAFC, while Erik Thommy scored for Sporting KC. The game was tense, with LAFC initially taking the lead in the 53rd minute only to see it equalized shortly after, pushing the match into extra time. Campos's decisive goal came in the 102nd minute, followed by Kamara's header in the 109th minute to secure the win. This triumph marked LAFC's first major title since the 2022 MLS Cup and ended a streak of four consecutive runner-up finishes in championship matches. The victory highlights LAFC's determination and resilience after facing previous disappointments in various tournaments.