In a game that kept both sides on the edge of their seat, the Columbus Crew won the Eastern Conference Final, edging out the New England Revolution 1-0. The Crew dominated large portions of the game, holding New England to only 10 total shots, four on target.
Offensively, both playmaker Lucas Zelarayan and forward Gyasi Zardes had multiple great looks, but it was Artur who curved a ball into the bottom corner of the goal in the 59th minute that put the Crew into the MLS Cup Final. Stout Black & Gold defense was the difference-maker, earning an 11th clean sheet this season with backup goalkeeper Andrew Tarbell coming up big when it counted.