Algerian right-back Mohamed Farsi missed out on the US Open Cup title after his team, Columbus Crew, lost the final against Saint-Louis. Despite a successful campaign that included victories over New York City and Orlando, Columbus could not secure the trophy on home soil at Scotts-Miracle-Gro Field. Farsi started the match and came close to scoring in the 41st minute, only for his deflected shot to hit the post, before being substituted in the 84th minute. Following a goalless draw, the match was decided by a penalty shootout, which Saint-Louis won 4-3.