The Columbus Crew lost sixth straight game (not counting shootout losses) after a 2-1 defeat to the Seattle Sounders at Lower.com Field on Saturday evening. The Black & Gold took the lead in the 77th minute but could not hold onto the lead as the Sounders scored in the 88th and 89th minutes to steal the victory on the road.
The loss also marks a third consecutive defeat at home for the Crew, its first such streak since the middle of 2019. The defending MLS Cup champions had a strong performance against the best team in the Western Conference but couldn’t hold onto the lead to snap its downward trajectory.