Columbus Crew SC fans enjoyed the group stage of the MLS is Back Tournament likely more than any supporters in the league. They got to watch the Black & Gold dominate their in-state rival in FC Cincinnati and defeat two of Major League Soccer’s more successful teams over the last few years.
It was a perfect 3-0 record to win Group E, which saw the Crew score seven goals and record three straight shutouts. Columbus was the only team in the MLS is Back Tournament to register all nine points, which count toward the regular season standings, and not to concede a goal.