The United Premier Soccer League kicked off its semifinals with a match between St. Louis City SC Academy and Columbus Crew Academy, both vying for a spot in the final. The first half was tightly contested, with few chances on both ends. The midfield served as the main battleground, with teams fighting for possession to launch attacks and defend. The score remained 0-0 at halftime, with both teams struggling to break the deadlock.

The second half saw a breakthrough with an early goal just three minutes into the half, giving Columbus Crew the lead. However, St. Louis City managed to equalize ten minutes later in a tightly contested match where any mistake could turn the tide. In a game that could go either way, St. Louis seized an opportunity from a Crew error in stoppage time to secure the victory and advance to the final.