Tuesday night in Hamtramck, Michigan, the Columbus Crew gave up a one-goal lead in the second half, losing to Detroit City FC of the USL Championship 2-1 in the U.S. Open Cup. It was a fourth consecutive defeat for the Crew in all competitions and the first time giving up a lead this year.
Before the Black & Gold loaded onto the bus to head back to Central Ohio, two players at different stages of their careers stepped up two address the couple of media members who made the trip to suburban Detroit, one current leader on the team and another who seems poise to take the role one day.