Entering the final preseason match of 2022, the Columbus Crew’s goals were staying healthy and to help simulate a regular season contest. Columbus achieved one of those goals in giving starters substantial minutes in an offense-filled 3-0 Crew victory. Unfortunately, it didn’t end with everyone leaving the field healthy.
From the first kick, USL Championship’s Charleston Battery tried to catch the Crew off guard. Charleston attacked the Crew with speed and had the first attempt on goal, forcing a second minute save by goalkeeper Eloy Room. After withstanding an early rush, the Black & Gold’s talent broke through.