The point earned in Vancouver by Crew SC pushes them that much closer to a playoff spot, but yes, three points would have helped more.
Kekuta Manneh may have gotten the start so that the team could rest Justin Meram. It also appeared a sentimental choice given his first return to Vancouver. Starting Manneh did give Crew SC a different dimension. With his blazing speed, the Vancouver defense had to respect his ability to beat people with his pace. That gave the needed space on a couple of critical moments. Manneh twisted Jake Nerwinski on his assist for Ola Kamara’s goal.