On Saturday, Columbus Crew center back Josh Williams celebrated his 150th appearance in black and gold. Unfortunately, the appearance didn’t result in a Crew victory, but it’s a big step in Columbus’ fight to get back into the MLS Cup playoff spot.
The Crew’s 3-2 loss to Eastern Conference second-place Orlando City SC was Williams’ first minutes since June 19, 2020, when the club and supporters celebrated the final match in historic Crew Stadium. Williams played the full 90 minutes but sustained an ankle injury.
Williams’ extended absence resulted was a defense struggling to find continuity.