The Columbus Crew returned to action on Saturday with a 1-1 draw with new expansion side Charlotte FC. After finding the breakthrough goal late in the first half off of a goalkeeping error, the Crew failed to hold on or add to that advantage, giving away a goal early in the second half and settling for the tie.
In a week when much of the Black & Gold media attention was focused on the signing of Watford striker Cucho Hernandez, head coach Caleb Porter was forced to change his lineup massively due to injuries in the first team.