Entering Saturday’s Columbus Crew match, the story surrounding the Black & Gold was if the team had turned a corner after a three-match losing streak. Columbus had a tough opponent to prove it against with the 2021 Supporters’ Shield winning New England Revolution on the road. After going up 1-0 halfway through the first half, two second half goals by the Revolution almost put the Crew out. Fortunately, a late goal earned a point in a 2-2 draw.
Injuries were the storyline before the match as starting right Marlon Hairston pulled up injured before the first kick.