A return to the touchline for head coach Laurent Courtois led Columbus Crew 2 to a 2-0 victory against Philadelphia Union II on Saturday evening at Lower.com Field. The victory secures Crew 2’s place at the top of the Central Division in MLS NEXT Pro. A singular point the rest of the season or a Toronto FC II loss or tie will secure first place in the Eastern Conference.
A dominant first half saw the Black & Gold take a lead in the 40th minute courtesy of wingback Jake Morris, who blasted his shot past goalkeeper Brooks Thompson.