Columbus Crew SC is the fifth Eastern Conference team to clinch a MLS Cup playoff spot as the Black & Gold defeated D.C. United 2-0 this Saturday at MAPFRE Stadium. Center back Josh Williams and winger Justin Meram scored the goals that made Crew SC return to the postseason after being absent in 2016.
Undefeated in the last eight matches, Crew SC has now 50 points (15 wins, 12 losses, 5 ties) and ranks 5th in the East, holding a seven-point advantage to sixth-seeded New York Red Bulls.