If the stakes weren't so important, the focus might be off the pitch. The match against the New England Revolution marks the return of Kei Kamara to MAPFRE Stadium for the first time since the trade in May. However, with Crew SC mired in 9th place, eight points out of the playoffs, and the Revs in 7th place, two points back of 6th, the attention is fully on the field with both teams unable to drop points.
Crew SC has been dismal at home, collecting a second worst 20 points in 15 games. They desperately need three more to keep any playoff hope alive.