On Sunday, the Columbus Crew found a way to defeat Nashville SC in the MLS Cup Playoffs with a 2-0 victory in extra time. After the final whistle blew and “Wise Men” was sung in front of an empty Nordecke, the players and coaches headed to the locker room with no interest in celebrations. Head coach Caleb Porter spoke to the media and immediately thrust praise upon Columbus’ defeated opposition.
“I’d like to start off by congratulating Nashville for a tremendous season,” Porter began. ‘They were a very difficult opponent today and honestly, they gave us all we could handle.