Columbus Crew 2 came into Belson Stadium on Sunday, to take on New York City FC II, hoping to extend the team’s winning streak to six games. Somehow, despite going down to 10 men with 20 minutes left, the MLS NEXT Pro’s best defense proved valuable, shutting out the league’s best attack in NYCFC. Jacen Russell-Rowe’s second half goal was just enough for the Black & Gold to scrape by with a massive 1-0 win.
As Crew 2’s schedule was the same as the first team’s again this week, there was a chance to play some of the first-team members on Sunday.