Columbus Crew SC embarks on the team’s first journey to the brand-new Allianz Stadium this weekend to battle Minnesota United. Minnesota United currently sits in sixth place in the Western Conference with a record of 4-4-3 (15 points in 11 games played; 1.36 ppg; +1 goal differential). Nicknamed “The Loons,” Minnesota is now in the team’s third season competing in Major League Soccer and be it that the two franchises reside in different conferences, this will be their one meeting of the entire regular season. Columbus has been victorious in both previous matchups. Most recently, the Black & Gold won 3-2 last year in Columbus and a 1-0 win for the Crew in MNUFC’s inaugural season.