Crossing the Touchline: Crew vs. Philadelphia Union

The Columbus Crew had an emotional night on Saturday in a 2-0 win against the Chicago Fire. This game marked the final contest at historic Crew Stadium and the victory only cemented the celebrations that followed.

But it’s a quick turnaround for the Crew, who travel to face the Philadelphia Union on Wednesday night. The Black & Gold must have renewed focus because this is an important game for Columbus.

While the Crew’s three wins in a row have seen the team climb to fourth in the Eastern Conference standings, the Union hasn’t lost in six matches and sit a point ahead of the Black & Gold having played one more game. This means if Columbus can get a fourth straight victory, the team will be in…