Two seasons ago, Columbus Crew SC and the New England Revolution entered the MLS Cup Playoffs as the two hottest teams in Major League Soccer. The two sides met in the Eastern Conference semifinals and New England eventually made a run to the MLS Cup Final.
Last year both teams were again in the postseason, but it was Crew SC making the run to the championship match.
Fast forward to 2016 and both teams are in trouble. Columbus and New England sit below the playoff line and the hopes to make it to the postseason are dwindling fast.