Columbus Crew SC completed back-to-back crowns in the Carolina Challenge Cup with a 2-0 against Minnesota United. on Saturdya night.
The Black & Gold came into the fixture undefeated in the tournament with a 3-1 victory over Atlanta United and a 2-1 victory over the host Charleston Battery.
Head coach Gregg Berhalter deployed a familiar to begin the match.
Both teams began the match feeling one another out. Crew SC gained a noticeable edge at the half hour mark when the team began to press the attack and got the ball out wide to Harrison Afful.