A return to a more normal MLS schedule means that the Columbus Crew faces eight Western Conference teams in the 2022 regular season. The Crew already played one, a dominant 4-0 victory against the Vancouver Whitecaps at Lower.com Field last weekend, and that continues in Week 2.
The Black & Gold head west this week to face the San Jose Earthquakes. These two teams haven’t played one another since Aug. 3, 2019. In that 1-1 draw, the Earthquakes went up 1-0 on a penalty kick before forward Gyasi Zardes tied the match in the 65th minute.