Crossing the Touchline: Minnesota United at Crew SC

We’ve reached Major League Soccer’s annual Decision Day and it will be just that for Columbus Crew SC. The Black & Gold have missed three consecutive opportunities to clinch a spot in the postseason. What once seemed like an inevitability now comes down to the final game of 2018 against Minnesota United.

The Loons have been eliminated from playoff contention for some time but come to MAPFRE Stadium looking to play spoiler. Only the second ever meeting between the two clubs will be an important one for Columbus in determining if there will be a postseason in Central Ohio. A win and Crew SC is. A tie or a loss and it will depend on other results.

To get a better sense of what to expect from…