Columbus Crew coach Caleb Porter believes his side are hitting their peak at just the right time ahead of the Eastern Conference showdown with New England Revolution.
The Crew have defeated New York Red Bulls and Nashville SC in their two playoff matches so far, and go head-to-head with Bruce Arena's side for a place in the MLS Cup Final.
While Minnesota United will battle it out with defending champions Seattle Sounders in the Western Conference final on Monday, Columbus and New England - who have overcome Thierry Henry's Montreal Impact - Philadelphia Union and Orlando City - meets a day earlier.