2026 U.S. Open Cup Fan-Voted Goal and Save of the Round Nominees – Quarterfinals
Vote for your favorite goals and saves from the Quarterfinals of the 2026 U.S. Open Cup
The Quarterfinals of the U.S. Open Cup delivered plenty of action across four matches, from stunning strikes to match-saving stops. Now, it’s your chance to vote for your favorite goals and saves from the Quarterfinals. Voting runs through Thursday, June 4 at 8:30 p.m. ET, and the winners will be announced on Friday, June 5.
GOAL OF THE ROUND – NOMINEES
Max Arfsten (Columbus Crew vs. New York City FC) - The 25-year-old midfielder got the better of his U.S. Men’s National Team teammate, NYCFC goalkeeper Matt Freese, burying a second-half winner to lift Columbus to the Semifinals for the first time since 2010.
Artur (St. Louis CITY SC vs. Houston Dynamo FC) - The 30-year-old former Open Cup and MLS Cup winner scored his first goal of the season—just the eighth of his decorated professional career—with a long-range strike that sliced through a cluster of players in the box.
Emmanuel Latte Lath (Orlando City SC vs. Atlanta United FC) - Though the match in Orlando was all but decided, the Ivory Coast international smashed in a full-volleyed strike to record his first Open Cup goal and end Orlando’s clean sheet hopes.
Darren Yapi (Colorado Rapids vs. San Jose Earthquakes) - The U.S. Under-21 Men’s National Team forward tallied his first Open Cup goal, nodding in a 39th-minute winner to send Colorado to the Semifinals for the first time since 1999.
SAVE OF THE ROUND – NOMINEES
Matt Freese (Columbus Crew vs. New York City FC) - The World Cup-bound USMNT goalkeeper made a quick double save against Columbus in the first half—two of his seven saves on the evening.
Nico Hansen (Colorado Rapids vs. San Jose Earthquakes) - In a shutout victory against the San Jose Earthquakes, Hansen made the second of his six saves in the 13th minute, scrambling back to his line to parry away a potential Quakes opener.
Jayden Hibbert (Orlando City SC vs. Atlanta United FC) - Though it wasn’t the prettiest outing, the Canada national team prospect still made five stops on the day, including a quick reaction at his near post just before halftime.
Ben Lundt (St. Louis CITY SC vs. Houston Dynamo FC) - Forced into action following a Roman Bürki injury in the 26th minute, the 30-year-old German made an acrobatic save in extra time to help send the match into penalties.