Head coach Caleb Porter has a couple of difficult decisions to make ahead of Columbus Crew’s appearance in the 2020 MLS Cup Final after the news broke that Darlington Nagbe and Pedro Santos won’t be available to play against the defending champions Seattle Sounders at MAPFRE Stadium on Saturday night.
Porter, an MLS Cup winner back in 2015 with the Portland Timbers, has three viable options for both Nagbe’s and Santos’ spots, but it’s clear and obvious that no matter which path he chooses, the Black & Gold won’t be able to replace the production provided of the two key players.