Austin FC have booked their ticket to the club's first ever US Open Cup final appearance after a 120th minute winner against Minnesota United in the semi-final Wednesday evening.
Cup drama always tastes sweetest in extra-time, and we got just that when Austin made club history by stunning Minnesota in the dying seconds at Allianz Field.
After a thoroughly entertaining 119 minutes, the semi-final drama was capped off by the unlikely figure of Austin winner CJ Fodrey, who played hero to bundle home a saved effort from close-range and send Austin to the final with nearly the last kick of extra-time.
CJ FODREY DELIVERS IN THE 120TH TO SEND @AustinFC TO THEIR FIRST @opencup FINAL 🤯 pic.twitter.com/gQrst1wjTY
— Golazo America (@GolazoAmerica) September 18, 2025
We looked set for penalties but Fodrey etched his name into Austin and US Open Cup history instead.
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