Columbus Crew 2 started the team’s season first-ever season in the new MLS NEXT Pro reserve league with three consecutive road games. The Black & Gold will now head into their first home game on a two-match win streak after Crew 2 defeated Philadelphia Union II 1-0 Saturday night at Subaru Park in Chester, Pennsylvania.
Sunday’s matchup saw multiple first-team players loaned down to the reserve team in order to get players minutes. Crew 2 started three familiar names to first-team fans in center back Josh Williams, winger Alexandru Matan and midfielder Aidan Morris.