OneFootball
Emily Wilson·18 August 2024
OneFootball
Emily Wilson·18 August 2024
Dreams were made and hearts were crushed on Saturday as the Leagues Cup semi-finals were confirmed.
Three thrilling penalty shoot-outs saw Columbus Crew, Philadelphia Union and Colorado Rapids prevail alongside LAFC.
Relive all the drama from each spot-kick below.
The Union showed the true meaning of perseverance after beating the Liga MX side on penalties despite playing the entire second half down to 10 men.
The Rapids stifled 20 shots from the Mexican giants only to prevail in a 10-round shootout to stay alive.
This all-MLS quarter-final saw the Crew fight back after conceding the fastest goal in Leagues Cup history to win on penalties.
Looking ahead to the semi-finals, Columbus face Philadelphia while LAFC battle Colorado.
Feature image credit: © Barbara J. Perenic/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK