With only 16 minutes played in the match over the weekend against Charlotte FC, the Columbus Crew focuses the attention of the team on a double game week with a Wednesday matchup against CF Montreal. This is the first matchup of the year between the two Eastern Conference rivals.
Montreal, who come into this match following a 0-0 draw against New York City FC, looks to strengthen the team’s position in Major League Soccer’s Eastern Conference standings. The team surprisingly sits in third place after a strong first half of the year. The Crew wants to continue the team’s climb up the East table from sixth place and extend its unbeaten streak.