Columbus Crew SC have struggled since late May. The team is 1-3-3 in their last nine games over that stretch as they’ve drifted away from the top of the Eastern Conference. Today’s game is the rare chance at home to change their form. After today’s home game against Orlando City SC, Crew SC will play three of their next four on the road, including stops against the Red Bulls and Atlanta. Three points is key for the Black & Gold.
Orlando is trying to revive a season that has gone sideways. Jain Kreis has been fired and Jame O’Connor is in after a losing streak that eventually extended to nine games.