An up and down season with plenty of off the field distractions is now down to 90 minutes in Washington. Tonight is a “winner moves on” game against a red hot D.C. United team. Win and the New York Red Bulls await; lose and it’s on to what likely will be an offseason of change.
This is a matchup of opposites. Columbus has struggled as the season came to a close, winning twice in the final seven games. D.C. United is 7-0-3 over their last 10 games. No team in MLS is hotter. D.