Here’s a clear summary of Rounds 1 & 2 of Group C in the 2026 U.S. Open Cup (group stage shown):
🥇 Round 1 (15 April 2026)
- Inter Miami 5–1 Miami FC
- FC Montréal 3–2 Columbus Crew
Key takeaways:
- Inter Miami deliver the most dominant performance in the group so far with a 5–1 win.
- FC Montréal edge a close, high-scoring match.
- Strong attacking displays across both games.
🥈 Round 2 (18 April 2026)
- FC Montréal 1–2 Miami FC
- Columbus Crew 2–1 Inter Miami
Key takeaways:
- Miami FC bounce back impressively after their heavy opening loss.
- Columbus Crew pull off a big win against previously dominant Inter Miami.
- FC Montréal lose momentum after a strong start.
- Every team now has both a win and a loss.
📊 Overall after 2 rounds
🔝 Form & standings trend:
- Inter Miami (1 win, 1 loss, 3 pts)
- Columbus Crew (1 win, 1 loss, 3 pts)
- FC Montréal (1 win, 1 loss, 3 pts)
- Miami FC (1 win, 1 loss, 3 pts)
👉 All four teams are tied on 3 points
⚽ Big picture
- This is the most balanced group so far — perfect parity after two rounds.
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Huge swings in performance:
- Inter Miami go from dominant (5–1) to losing.
- Miami FC rebound immediately after a heavy defeat.
- Goal difference will likely become crucial in deciding qualification.
🔥 Overall impression
- Completely wide open group — no clear favorite.
- Momentum is shifting every round.
- Expect a dramatic finish, with any team capable of advancing.
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