Massive Report · Jul 29, 2020
Crew fall to Minnesota in penalties, eliminated from MLS is Back
Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports It was Columbus Crew SC that was the latest team to bow out of the MLS is Back Tournament, falling to Minnesota United on penalties 5-3, after drawing 1-1 on Tuesday night in Orlando, Florida. The loss was the Black & Gold’s first of the season after a five-match unbeaten run and the wait for Caleb Porter’s first piece of silverware in central Ohio continues.
The Black & Gold saw themselves yet again ease into the game and take control of possession in the opening period. Minnesota was successfully able to make life difficult for Crew midfielder Darlington Nagbe, allowing for early attempts down the flanks for Ethan Finlay and Roman Metanaire.