Saturday, the Columbus Crew and FC Cincinnati face off in the latest edition of the Hell is Real Derby. For the first time since joining MLS, the two teams meet with both teams fighting for an MLS Cup playoffs. Entering the match, there are personnel decisions needing to be made by head coach Caleb Porter.
Sunday’s disappointing 2-2 draw for the Black & Gold against Atlanta United added two extra wrinkles to the weekend’s derby after midfielder Artur earned a yellow card and is subsequently suspended for accumulation and fullback Pedro Santos suffered a hamstring injury.