The Columbus Crew tied yet again on Sunday afternoon, allowing the Portland Timbers to equalize in the last minute of stoppage time to bring the final score to 1-1 despite leading for much of the match. More dropped points could loom large for the Black & Gold as the MLS Cup playoffs draw nearer and Columbus find itself now on the wrong side of the postseason line.
The game was a tale of two halves, with some nuances tactically that we have seen before, but highlighted on the day. Let’s dive into what the team did in this match.