The Columbus Crew got back into the win column on Wednesday, defeating Inter Miami CF 1-0 at Lower.com Field. With midfielder Lucas Zelarayan a late scratch with muscle tightness, questions surrounded the Black & Gold’s offensive strategy. It was the defense that responded big and Thursday they were rewarded. Center back Milos Degenek and fullback Steven Moreira excelled, each earning a spot on the MLS Team of the Week.
Miami featured Gonzalo Higuain and a side that hasn’t been shut out from the goal scoring since the end of July, so the Black & Gold had their hands full.