For the first time since 2008 and the last time ever, the MLS Eastern Conference champion will be crowned at MAPFRE Stadium. The Columbus Crew and New England Revolution will play on Sunday ast the first of two conference finals in the 2020 MLS Cup playoffs. The Black & Gold have a chance to make their third MLS Cup Final and earn the right to host the final for the second time. On the other end, the No. 8 seed Revs could make the team’s fifth MLS Cup Final and first since 2014.
The Columbus Crew has dealt with many challenges in 2020 but have reached the second-to-last step in their ultimate goal.