The Columbus Crew’s come from behind victory against Chicago on Wednesday earned them a point in the standings and a boost in spirit. Whether or not they can capitalize on the momentum remains to be seen. The Black & Gold seek to end a 10-match winless run on Saturday at MAPFRE Stadium. The opponent is fellow Eastern Conference club, Montreal Impact (9-10-3), who currently sit fifth in the playoff standings.
Impact at a glance
Form: W-W-L-L-L (9-10-3, 30 points, 5th Eastern Conference)
Leading Scorer: Saphir Taider (7)
Assists Leader: Maximiliano Urruti (5)
The Matchup
Montreal defeated Columbus back in April during a 1-0 affair at Stade Saputo.