Game Thread: Columbus Crew SC vs. New York Red Bulls

Geoff Burke-USA TODAY SportsIt’s not win or go home, but today’s game is a tall task. Columbus Crew SC has to face off against the best team in the league, the Shield winning New York Red Bulls.

Columbus is coming off short rest after playing 120 minutes plus a penalty shootout on Thursday night. This team will have to push through the heavy legs that come with playoff soccer, short rest, and travel. Gregg Berhalter will have to cobble together a lineup possibly without Pedro Santos and Niko Hansen while managing the minutes of some players, like Federico Higuain, who went the distance just three days ago.

The Red Bulls come into MAPFRE with a full week of rest. They have their set lineup and…