It all comes down to this. Columbus Crew SC has had chance after chance to lock up a spot in the 2018 MLS Cup playoffs. In three consecutive matches, the team has failed to get the result necessary to mathematically clinch a place in the postseason. Sunday afternoon marks the final chance on MLS’s Decision Day.
Coming to MAPFRE Stadium is Minnesota United, a team whose playoff hopes went out the window a few weeks back. The Loons are in ninth place in the Western Conference, sitting on 36 points heading into the final week of MLS play.