Columbus Crew SC begins its toughest stretch of the 2020 Major League Soccer season on Wednesday when the Black & Gold welcome Minnesota United to MAPFRE Stadium for the second meeting this year. Although the first contest between the two sides didn’t count in the standings, as it was part of the MLS is Back Tournament knockout rounds, it was the first taste of defeat of the year for the Crew, who fell to United on penalty kicks after a 1-1 draw in regulation.
With Minnesota heading to Columbus this time around, let’s take a look at what the Crew should expect from the Loons.