With star Federico Higuaín out after hernia surgery, Columbus shifts lineup as MLS play resumes after Copa America Centenario
After a 17-day layoff in league play to allow for national team callups for continental tournament play, Columbus Crew SC hosted the Montreal Impact for the second and final time this season. While the draw outcome was the same, the tenor of this match did not resemble the drama of the shot-riddled 4-4 result from May 7th.
In fairness, the starting XI each team fielded six weeks ago was also rather different Saturday. Not only was Kei Kamara traded to New England since the May clash, Ignacio Piatti was injured and did not play for Montreal.