The Columbus Crew 2 seems to gain chemistry as the weeks go on in this first MLS NEXT Pro season. Crew 2 currently sits in first place in the Eastern Conference, with nine points through the team’s first four games, which includes a three-game winning streak after the Black & Gold lost their debut match against Inter Miami II. A large reason for Columbus’ early success has been the bond the team has formed since its first preseason in Charlotte, North Carolina.
As Crew 2 welcomes Toronto FC II to the Historic Crew Stadium on Sunday for the team’s second home match of its existence, head coach Laurent Courtois is happy with that bond.