The odds of Columbus Crew SC making the 2019 MLS Cup playoffs are very slim to none. Practically zero. However, there is still a lot to play for in the final four games of the Major League Soccer regular season for the Black & Gold. Three road games (Atlanta United, Vancouver Whitecaps, Toronto FC) and one game in the friendly confines of MAPFRE Stadium (Philadelphia Union) will present several opportunities for Columbus as it wraps up this frustrating and disappointing season on the pitch.
With the exception of the bottom-dwelling Whitecaps of the Western Conference, the other three opponents are currently positioned to make the playoffs and/or compete for first place in the Eastern Conference.