Austin FC stuns Minnesota United with 120th-minute winner to reach first Open Cup Final

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Austin FC stuns Minnesota United with 120th-minute winner to reach first Open Cup Final

By NSN Staff — September 18, 2025

ST. PAUL, Minn. — CJ Fodrey’s goal in the 120th minute lifted Austin FC to a 2–1 extra-time win over Minnesota United on Wednesday at Allianz Field, sending the Verde & Black to the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Final for the first time in club history. Austin will host Nashville SC on Oct. 1 at Q2 Stadium. austinfc

How it happenedAustin struck first in first-half stoppage time when Osman Bukari finished a move started by Owen Wolff, capping a cagey opening 45 minutes. Minnesota answered on Joaquín Pereyra’s 68th-minute free kick, setting up a tense finish that stretched to extra time. With penalties looming, Fodrey pounced on a rebound after Myrto Uzuni’s header was parried, burying the winner at the death.

Numbers & notes

• Final score: Austin 2, Minnesota 1 (AET). Austin advances; Minnesota’s run ends at the semifinal stage.

• Match flow: Minnesota out-shot Austin but Brad Stuver produced key late saves to keep it level until the last kick

• Club milestone: This is Austin’s first major cup final; the Open Cup crown would be the club’s first trophy.

Scoring summary

• ATX — Osman Bukari (Wolff) 45+

• MIN — Joaquín Pereyra 68'

• ATX — CJ Fodrey 120'

What’s next

• Final: Austin FC vs. Nashville SC — Oct. 1, Q2 Stadium (Austin). Austin hosts by virtue of winning the West bracket semifinal; Nashville advanced Tuesday behind Sam Surridge’s hat trick over Philadelphia.

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