There is no denying that the last two matches for the Columbus Crew have been less than ideal. Injuries and international duties finally caught up to the Black & Gold in the form of defensive lapses and paltry offensive showings in the past seven days that included a 4-1 defeat to New York City on the road and a 4-2 loss at home to D.C. United.
The Crew looks to more depth against a Josef Martinez-less Atlanta United to help find the team’s winning ways again on Saturday night. Long-term injuries notwithstanding, head coach Caleb Porter’s side is starting to return to what he might have envisioned in the offseason.