Austin FC have booked their spot in the 2025 US Open Cup final in dramatic fashion, with CJ Fodrey scoring deep in extra-time to secure a 2-1 win over host Minnesota United FC .

In the Oct. 1 title match, Austin FC will host Nashville SC , who defeated the Philadelphia Union , 3-1 , at GEODIS Park Tuesday in the other semifinal. The winner will claim a 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup spot, prize money and silverware.

Osman Bukari put the visitors in front in first-half stoppage time, and Joaquín Pereyra leveled for the Loons with a stunning free kick in the 67th minute.

With the match seconds from a penalty-kick shootout, Fodrey scored the decisive goal, knocking in the rebound after Loons goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair initially saved Myrto Uzuni 's header in the box.

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