What if I told you the Union were about to face a team that has had two five game losing streaks in 2019 and a -9 goal differential, the third worst in the Eastern Conference?
Now, what if I told you the Union were traveling to an opponent that had only lost once in their last 11 games — and that loss was to conference leaders NYCFC — and hadn’t fallen at home since July 6?
If your answer is, “You’re talking about Columbus Crew,” then you’ve been paying attention. Despite being out of the playoff picture for quite some time, the Crew have found a rhythm and a shape after struggling for months to adapt to Caleb Porter’s style of play.