Columbus Crew SC is known in Major League Soccer for its offensive-minded approach and heavy-possession playing style. When the Black & Gold were on the field, fans got used to see a big number of goals scored and conceded by the club.
However, over the last month, the team surprised several experts by changing its playing style to a more pragmatic and direct one. The 1-0 victory over the Philadelphia Union last Saturday, when the team had only 11 shots and held the rivals to just three — none of which were on target — is a good reflection of the kind of competitive soccer Crew SC is lately displaying on the field.