Scouting Columbus
After a rough start to the MLS season, the Crew have turned things around in a big way since the start of May. Unbeaten in their last 4 matches, the Crew have lost only two matches in the last 2 months (against MLS Cup hopefuls LAFC and NYCFC.) Considering their start, Caleb Porter has his side in a good position, sitting 3 points off of the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference with a game in hand.
The Crew’s recent lineups have featured seasoned MLS veterans Jonathan Mensah, Josh Williams, and Pedro Santos in defense, former USMNT player Darlington Nagbe in midfield, and superstar Argentine attacker Lucas Zelarayan either as a forward or attacking midfielder.