Houston Dynamo win Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, beat Philadelphia Union 3-0

Mauro Manotas scored twice in the first half to lead the Houston Dynamo to the 2018 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup title, 3-0 over the Philadelphia Union on Wednesday nigh tin front of the home crowd at BBVA Compass Stadium.

Houston qualified for the CONCACAF Champions League.

Monotas scored on a header in the fourth minute, and the Colombian striker connected again in the 25th.

The third score came on Auston Trusty's own goal in the 65th.