Columbus Crew SC has thus far navigated Group E of the MLS is Back Tournament to near perfection. After convincing wins against FC Cincinnati and the New York Red Bulls, the Crew has one game left with the knockout rounds secured.
On Tuesday night, the Black & Gold face Atlanta United, a side surprisingly struggling through the group stage. With a win — and even several other results — Columbus will win Group E and move on to the knockout rounds with confidence. Atlanta, meanwhile, needs a big result or else the team’s MLS is Back Tournament comes to an early end.