A condensed match week saw the Columbus Crew host yet another side above the team in the standings, in hopes to compete with those leading the pack for a potential home playoff game. Coming off of a midweek 2-1 loss to CF Montreal, the Crew welcomed in reigning MLS Cup Champions New York City FC.
It took New York City just four minutes to make things worse than they already were for the Black & Gold when a shot from the left side of the attacking 18-yard box was deflected off of Jonathan Mensah’s foot and into the far post, giving NYCFC a 1-0 lead.