Soccer is a game of moments and opportunities. While the winner of any given game is not necessarily the better team on the day, the side that comes out on top is almost always the one that is best in those moments, that seizes the opportunities. Over the last three matches, despite arguably playing better than they have all season, Columbus Crew SC has failed in crucial moments and faced teams that were very opportunistic.
The best example of that fact was Wednesday’s 1-0 loss to D.C. United. The Black & Gold entered the match knowing the danger of a player like Wayne Rooney in and around the penalty box.