Columbus Crew defeated One Knox SC 4-1, ending their historic U.S. Open Cup run. This match marked a significant moment for One Knox SC, who previously upset D.C. United in the tournament.
Key points
Columbus Crew defeated One Knox SC 4-1
One Knox SC previously beat D.C. United
Match took place in the U.S. Open Cup
Columbus Crew is owned by the Haslam family
One Knox SC's run was historic for a USL League One team
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Haslam-owned Columbus Crew ends One Knox SC's historic U.S. Open Cup run
The Crew, owned by Knoxville's own Haslam family, outscored One Knox 4-1 in the Round of 16 match at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field in Ohio.
Knoxville's third-round match against D.C. United on April 15 was the first time the five-year-old team (four professional seasons) made it far enough in the tournament to face an MLS squad. After finishing the game in a 3-3 tie, Knoxville outscored D.C. United 6-5 in penalty kicks, marking just the fourth time a USL League One team has beaten a major-league team in the tournament.
Apr 29, 2026; Columbus, OH, USA; One Knoxville SC forward Babacar Diene (7) controls the ball as Columbus Crew defender Cesar Ruvalcaba (12) defends during the first half at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images
Q&A
What was the score of the Columbus Crew vs. One Knox SC match?
The Columbus Crew defeated One Knox SC with a score of 4-1.
How did One Knox SC perform in the U.S. Open Cup before facing Columbus Crew?
One Knox SC previously made history by defeating D.C. United in the third round before facing Columbus Crew.
Who owns the Columbus Crew soccer team?
The Columbus Crew is owned by the Haslam family from Knoxville.
What is the significance of One Knox SC's run in the U.S. Open Cup?
One Knox SC's run was historic as they became one of the few USL League One teams to defeat an MLS team in the tournament.
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Apr 29, 2026; Columbus, OH, USA; Columbus Crew forward Nariman Akhundzada (90) controls the ball as One Knoxville SC forward Braudilio Rodrigues (72) defends during the first half at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images
Apr 29, 2026; Columbus, OH, USA; One Knoxville SC forward Stavros Zarokostas (21) shoots the ball during the first half against the Columbus Crew at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images
Apr 29, 2026; Columbus, OH, USA; Columbus Crew defender Andres Herrera (2) celebrates a goal during the first half against One Knoxville SC at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images
Apr 29, 2026; Columbus, OH, USA; Columbus Crew midfielder Hugo Picard (30) celebrates his second goal during the first half against One Knoxville SC at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images
Apr 29, 2026; Columbus, OH, USA; One Knoxville SC forward Eli Conway (15) heads the ball during the first half against the Columbus Crew at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images
Apr 29, 2026; Columbus, OH, USA; Columbus Crew forward Nariman Akhundzada (90) hurdles One Knoxville SC defender Finn McRobb (3) during the first half at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images
Apr 29, 2026; Columbus, OH, USA; Columbus Crew defender Cesar Ruvalcaba (12) heads the ball with One Knoxville SC forward Babacar Diene (7) during the first half at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images
Apr 29, 2026; Columbus, OH, USA; Columbus Crew midfielder Sekou Bangoura (17) kicks the ball during the first half against One Knoxville SC at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images
Apr 29, 2026; Columbus, OH, USA; Columbus Crew midfielder Hugo Picard (30) celebrates his goal with midfielder Owen Presthus (45) during the first half against One Knoxville SC at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images
Apr 29, 2026; Columbus, OH, USA; Columbus Crew defender Andres Herrera (2) heads the ball with One Knoxville SC forward Braudilio Rodrigues (72) during the first half at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images
Apr 29, 2026; Columbus, OH, USA; Columbus Crew midfielder Hugo Picard (30) kicks the ball during the first half against One Knoxville SC at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images
Apr 29, 2026; Columbus, OH, USA; Columbus Crew midfielder Hugo Picard (30) celebrates his goal with teammates during the first half against One Knoxville SC at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images
Apr 29, 2026; Columbus, OH, USA; Columbus Crew midfielder Taha Habroune (16) handles the ball as One Knoxville SC midfielder Abel Caputo (6) defends during the second half at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images
Apr 29, 2026; Columbus, OH, USA; Columbus Crew midfielder Hugo Picard (30) celebrates his goal with teammates during the first half against One Knoxville SC at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images
Apr 29, 2026; Columbus, OH, USA; Columbus Crew forward Daniel Gazdag (8) celebrates his goal with forward Nariman Akhundzada (90) during the second half against One Knoxville SC at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images
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One Knox SC falls to Columbus Crew in second MLS match in US Open Cup
Apr 29, 2026; Columbus, OH, USA; One Knoxville SC forward Babacar Diene (7) controls the ball as Columbus Crew defender Cesar Ruvalcaba (12) defends during the first half at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images
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One Knox SC falls to Columbus Crew in second MLS match in US Open Cup
Apr 29, 2026; Columbus, OH, USA; One Knoxville SC forward Babacar Diene (7) controls the ball as Columbus Crew defender Cesar Ruvalcaba (12) defends during the first half at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images
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One Knox SC falls to Columbus Crew in second MLS match in US Open Cup
Apr 29, 2026; Columbus, OH, USA; Columbus Crew forward Nariman Akhundzada (90) controls the ball as One Knoxville SC forward Braudilio Rodrigues (72) defends during the first half at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images
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One Knox SC falls to Columbus Crew in second MLS match in US Open Cup
Apr 29, 2026; Columbus, OH, USA; One Knoxville SC forward Stavros Zarokostas (21) shoots the ball during the first half against the Columbus Crew at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images
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One Knox SC falls to Columbus Crew in second MLS match in US Open Cup
Apr 29, 2026; Columbus, OH, USA; Columbus Crew defender Andres Herrera (2) celebrates a goal during the first half against One Knoxville SC at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images
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One Knox SC falls to Columbus Crew in second MLS match in US Open Cup
Apr 29, 2026; Columbus, OH, USA; Columbus Crew midfielder Hugo Picard (30) celebrates his second goal during the first half against One Knoxville SC at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images
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One Knox SC falls to Columbus Crew in second MLS match in US Open Cup
Apr 29, 2026; Columbus, OH, USA; One Knoxville SC forward Eli Conway (15) heads the ball during the first half against the Columbus Crew at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images
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One Knox SC falls to Columbus Crew in second MLS match in US Open Cup
Apr 29, 2026; Columbus, OH, USA; Columbus Crew forward Nariman Akhundzada (90) hurdles One Knoxville SC defender Finn McRobb (3) during the first half at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images
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One Knox SC falls to Columbus Crew in second MLS match in US Open Cup
Apr 29, 2026; Columbus, OH, USA; Columbus Crew defender Cesar Ruvalcaba (12) heads the ball with One Knoxville SC forward Babacar Diene (7) during the first half at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images
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One Knox SC falls to Columbus Crew in second MLS match in US Open Cup
Apr 29, 2026; Columbus, OH, USA; Columbus Crew midfielder Sekou Bangoura (17) kicks the ball during the first half against One Knoxville SC at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images
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One Knox SC falls to Columbus Crew in second MLS match in US Open Cup
Apr 29, 2026; Columbus, OH, USA; Columbus Crew midfielder Hugo Picard (30) celebrates his goal with midfielder Owen Presthus (45) during the first half against One Knoxville SC at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images
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One Knox SC falls to Columbus Crew in second MLS match in US Open Cup
Apr 29, 2026; Columbus, OH, USA; Columbus Crew defender Andres Herrera (2) heads the ball with One Knoxville SC forward Braudilio Rodrigues (72) during the first half at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images
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One Knox SC falls to Columbus Crew in second MLS match in US Open Cup
Apr 29, 2026; Columbus, OH, USA; Columbus Crew midfielder Hugo Picard (30) kicks the ball during the first half against One Knoxville SC at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images
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One Knox SC falls to Columbus Crew in second MLS match in US Open Cup
Apr 29, 2026; Columbus, OH, USA; Columbus Crew midfielder Hugo Picard (30) celebrates his goal with teammates during the first half against One Knoxville SC at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images
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One Knox SC falls to Columbus Crew in second MLS match in US Open Cup
Apr 29, 2026; Columbus, OH, USA; Columbus Crew midfielder Taha Habroune (16) handles the ball as One Knoxville SC midfielder Abel Caputo (6) defends during the second half at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images
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One Knox SC falls to Columbus Crew in second MLS match in US Open Cup
Apr 29, 2026; Columbus, OH, USA; Columbus Crew midfielder Hugo Picard (30) celebrates his goal with teammates during the first half against One Knoxville SC at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images
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One Knox SC falls to Columbus Crew in second MLS match in US Open Cup
Apr 29, 2026; Columbus, OH, USA; Columbus Crew forward Daniel Gazdag (8) celebrates his goal with forward Nariman Akhundzada (90) during the second half against One Knoxville SC at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images
One Knox had the chance to become just the second USL League One team to defeat an MLS opponent twice in the tournament, but only Braudílio Rodrigues could find the back of the net for One Knox on Wednesday night.
The goal by Rodrigues, who was added to the roster in March, immediately followed a goal in the 10th minute by Hugo Picard for Columbus. The Crew outscored One Knox from there, starting with another goal by Picard in the 23rd minute. Dániel Gazdag added a goal for Columbus in the 72nd minute, and Chase Adams added another five minutes later.
