For either Columbus Crew SC or Toronto FC, Wednesday night will be the last game of 2017. For the other, it will mark the beginning of a 10-day stretch that builds to hosting the MLS Cup Final on Dec. 9.
The Black & Gold and TFC head into the second leg of the Eastern Conference Final at BMO Field level on aggregate at zeroes.
Crew SC knows that going into Toronto won’t be easy, but also that one away goal could change the complexion of the tied. TFC understands it was the best team in Major League Soccer this year and all it has to do is win at home — something the side did 13 times during the regular season — to advance to the Final.