Columbus Crew clinched the 2024 Leagues Cup title by defeating Los Angeles FC 3-1 in the final at Lower.com Field. Cucho Hernández and Olivier Giroud had scored to level the match at 1-1. As the game neared its end, Hernández headed in a dramatic winning goal for the Black and Yellow team in the 92nd minute. Jacen Russell-Rowe sealed the victory with another goal in the 94th minute.
This is the first Leagues Cup title in history for Columbus Crew, marking their eighth official championship overall. It is also the second consecutive final in which Columbus has defeated LAFC, having won 2-1 against them in the MLS Cup 2023 under the management of Wilfried Nancy.
Cucho Hernández was a key figure for Columbus Crew. The Colombian forward scored twice in the final and reached a total of four goals in the 2024 Leagues Cup. Additionally, Diego Rossi stood out as the team’s top scorer with six goals.
The path to the championship for The Crew included victories over Sporting Kansas City, Inter Miami, New York City FC, Philadelphia Union, and Los Angeles FC in the final.