For what felt like the hundredth time this season, Columbus Crew SC players and coaches labeled Wednesday’s night game at D.C. United as a must win. With just five games to play, the Black & Gold sat five points back and needed to take advantage of each of the remaining matches.
For the 12th time this season, it was not enough as Crew SC suffered a 3-0 road defeat that all but eliminated any chance for a third-straight postseason appearance.
It was a very solid performance in the first half for Columbus. The Black & Gold dominated the ball and created plenty, but weren’t able to find the one chance to take an early lead.