Hell will officially become real on Saturday as Columbus Crew SC play host to Major League Soccer newcomers and in-state rival FC Cincinnati. The long-awaited matchup between the sides will be the first of two games this month against the two clubs, the first of which being at MAPFRE Stadium.
In a general sense, it’s been a down season for both clubs in 2019 but more so a tale of two teams in recent weeks. After a late equalizer against San Jose Earthquakes last week, the Crew remain unbeaten in four previous league games while FC Cincinnati have lost each of their previous four.