Sunday’s 0-0 draw at Austin FC was game No. 10 for the Columbus Crew in the 2021 Major League Soccer season. This means the Crew is nearly one-third of the way through the 34-game season, a good point to reflect back on how the defending MLS Cup champions have performed throughout the year.
The Black & Gold have a 4-3-3 record so far this season and the team’s 15 points are good enough for fifth place in the Eastern Conference. Based on recent MLS Cup winners, the Crew is on pace or better than most teams in the season following a title.