Late-match struggles return.
Columbus Crew SC allowed two goals from Toronto FC forward Tosaint Ricketts in the final 10 minutes and fall to the visitors 2-1. Crew SC midfielder Federico Higuain found the back of the net in the 28th minute for the lone goal of the home side, while goalkeeper Zack Steffen recorded just one save.
The Black & Gold began match without the suspended Gregg Berhalter, and in a strange 3-5-2 formation with three defenders for the first time since week three. The tactics, however, proved to be effective as Crew SC controlled much of the possession in the first 45.