The Columbus Crew suffered a very uncharacteristic 4-1 loss Friday night to New York City FC on the road. It was the Crew’s fourth loss of the season, but the biggest margin of defeat by far. The loss snapped a six-match unbeaten streak for the Black & Gold and a three-match win streak against NYCFC.
Statistically, the Crew got destroyed. Though Columbus had the edge in possession, City finished the night with 24 shots and nine on frame compared to the Crew’s nine shots and one on goal. Clearly, it was not a good night for the visitors on either end of the field.