LAFC celebrates finally snapping its finals skid, winning the U.S. Open Cup

LAFC’s Omar Campos celebrates with Sergi Palencia after scoring a goal against Sporting Kansas City during extra time of the U.S. Open Cup final at BMO Stadium on Wednesday. Yet when a massive crimson victory platform was wheeled onto the stadium floor Wednesday night, minutes after LAFC beat Sporting Kansas City 3-1 in extra time to win its first U.S. Open Cup championship, the mood was more relief than joy. “This trophy,” he added, “is really important.” “Tonight was a bit special,” agreed Olivier Giroud, who won a World Cup alongside Lloris for France and now has won a U.S. Open with him at LAFC. Our qualities.” KEI KAMARA SEALS IT pic.twitter.com/A1j0RKjCFN — LAFC September 26, 2024 For Sporting Kansas City, meanwhile, the fact it was playing for hardware at the end of what will likely be its worst season since 1999 — when it played in a different state under a different name — is part of the magic of the U.S. Open Cup.