Saturday wasn’t pretty, but it’s not all about pretty for Columbus Crew SC any more.
The 2-2 draw with Real Salt Lake on the road wasn’t what fans have become accustomed to in a Gregg Berhalter-coached team. Yes, it was a much-needed result on the road, but the performance looked little like how the Black & Gold normally play.
Crew SC, one of Major League Soccer’s most possession-based clubs, was out-possessed by 34 percent. The Black & Gold conceded 20 shots, seven on target, while firing only 13, two on goal.