MLS goalkeeper Roman Bürki hospitalized following scary U.S. Open Cup final injury
St. Louis City SC goalkeeper Roman Bürki was stretchered off and hospitalized after a collision during the U.S. Open Cup final against the Columbus Crew.
The U.S. Open Cup final between St. Louis City SC and the Columbus Crew was marred by a frightening incident during the second half. St. Louis goalkeeper Roman Bürki suffered a head injury after taking an inadvertent knee while attempting to secure a loose ball near his goal.
The match was halted for several minutes as medical staff attended to the goalkeeper on the pitch. Fans in the stadium showed their support by chanting his name while he was placed on a stretcher and removed from the field.
Concern for the goalkeeper
According to broadcast reports, Bürki remained conscious throughout the ordeal and was transported to a local hospital for further evaluation. Following his departure, backup goalkeeper Ben Lundt stepped in to finish the scoreless contest.
Bürki had been in excellent form throughout the 2026 season, making 28 league starts and recording two clean sheets in his previous four U.S. Open Cup appearances. With St. Louis set to face Real Salt Lake this coming Saturday, the club now faces uncertainty regarding their starting goalkeeper.
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