In the final stretch of the MLS season, a three-game homestand pops up just when the Black & Gold need a string of strong results. That stretch opens when the LA Galaxy travel to MAPFRE Stadium for a midweek contest on Wednesday.
Despite the fact Crew SC currently sits above the playoff red line, there is a lot of heat coming from other teams with more games left to play, so Columbus must rack up some points if it hopes to see the postseason.
Here’s a look at some things that matter in a key game against the Galaxy.