Columbus Crew SC conclude the team’s Carolina Challenge Cup against in-state rivals FC Cincinnati in hopes to clinch their third consecutive title in the preseason tournament. With back-to-back 1-1 draws against the Chicago Fire and Charleston Battery, the Black & Gold now look to win big before heading back to Columbus for the club’s home opener on March 2 against the New York Red Bulls.
The final preseason tuneup marks the first ever meeting between the Crew and FC Cincinnati as Major League Soccer sides. The in-state rivals met for the first time ever in the 2017 U.