It was nearly two months ago when the Columbus Crew was on a high and in pole position for a first-place finish in the Major League Soccer standings and the Supporters’ Shield when the Black & Gold last met the Philadelphia Union. Since then, things have changed quite a bit for Columbus.
Fast forward to today and the Crew has lost four games, drew three and won only one in the last seven contests. It’s a staggeringly different Black & Gold side from the beginning of the season and the MLS is Back Tournament.