A game between two bottom-half Eastern Conference sides feels like a must-win for Columbus. What will it take to shake the doldrums?
After a disappointing draw against Toronto FC at midweek, Columbus Crew SC gets another chance to prove itself at home on Saturday when it welcomes D.C. United to MAPFRE Stadium.
United sits outside the playoff picture at the moment and doesn’t exactly intimidate, but does provide, as always, a tricky matchup for the Black & Gold in a clash between very different styles.
Besides, right now Columbus sits last in the Eastern Conference — every opponent should be considered a formidable one for Crew SC.