In a Final that few would have predicted, the incalculable year that was the 2020 Major League Soccer season came to a close with the Columbus Crew winning the MLS Cup for the second time in team history. It was the Black & Gold’s first coveted trophy since 2008 and their first major trophy since the 2009 Supporters’ Shield.
The match against the Seattle Sounders finished 3-0 after two goals by Lucas Zelarayan and another by Derrick Etienne Jr., which was assisted by the Argentinean playmaker. The victory ensured that the last ever possible playoff match at MAPFRE Stadium ended with the coronation of the newly hometown champions.