Columbus Crew SC hoped to put the disappointment of 2016 in the rearview mirror with the season opener at MAPFRE Stadium last week against the Chicago Fire.
The Black & Gold went up a goal early and played a solid first half, but the second 45 minutes was not as productive and the Fire pressed Columbus and found a way back in the game with a David Accam equalizer.
While it wasn’t a complete letdown and Crew SC got out of the game with the draw, it did feel similar to last season when the Black & Gold far too frequently dropped points when leading, especially at home where the team tied eight times.