It seems like every Columbus Crew game over the last several weeks have featured two defining characteristics. The match has either held franchise historical significance and/or limited options in depth.
Friday night’s Hell is Real Derby against FC Cincinnati is no different. Just a few days from opening the team’s own brand new stadium, the Crew will travel down Interstate-71 for its debut in FC Cincinnati’s brand new TQL Stadium.
Once again, Columbus will do so without some of the team’s biggest names with 11 players out, either on international duty or dealing with some type of injury.