In 2020, the Columbus Crew has played 28 games heading into Saturday’s MLS Cup Final against the Seattle Sounders. With a season this successful, one would think the lineup would be consistent throughout the otherwise shortened season but with injuries, a condensed schedule and COVID-19, it seems like the Black & Gold have sent out 28 different lineups. The 29th, and most important game will be no different.
With lineup mainstays Pedro Santos and Darlington Nagbe out for the championship game, head coach Caleb Porter will once again have to get creative with his starting 1.