Columbus Crew 2 locked up a spot in the MLS NEXT Pro playoffs this week by virtue of other results, becoming the first team in the Eastern Conference to do so. On Saturday, the Black & Gold have the opportunity to clinch their division with a win against Philadelphia Union II on Saturday at Lower.com Field.
Currently, Columbus sits on 44 points after 20 games place, with second place in the Central Division being Inter Miami II on 32 points through 20 games. With four contests left in the season, as long as Crew 2 doesn't walk out in defeat, the Black & Gold will have won the division.