On Decision Day 2017, Columbus Crew SC came into the final match of the regular season with everything to play for. And play of it the team did.
A wide open, back and forth affair with New York City FC saw the Black & Gold manage a 2-2 draw at Citi field, taking the early lead, falling behind and then leveling the match.
Crew SC got off to a great start when forward Ola Kamara and playmaker Federico Higuain combined to give Columbus a 1-0 lead in the 11th minute.