The 2021 Columbus Crew schedule is out, giving fans the exact dates for Crew matches in its quest to defend the MLS Cup title. The season will begin on April 18 at historic Crew Stadium when the Black & Gold host the Philadelphia Union on Fox Sports 1. The other 33 games on the docket from mid-April to early-November offer interesting trends, landmark occasions and potential challenges for the MLS Cup champions for 2021.
Let’s break down this year’s schedule
32 games against the East, 2 against the West
For the second consecutive season, the MLS schedule is conference-heavy with each team playing 32 of its 34 regular season matches against opponents from the same conference.