Columbus Crew SC rebounded from a pair of poor performances to secure a vital three points on Saturday at MAPFRE Stadium. Facing a Kei Kamara-less New England Revolution, the Black & Gold put together what may well be the team’s best 90 minutes of soccer this season. Here are six thoughts.
Just what the doctor ordered
This was match was exactly what Crew SC needed, both in result and performance. After dropping the first of a three-match homestand, Columbus needed to rally in this one, and did. It wasn’t a perfect performance, and the 2-0 scoreline was definitely flattering, but at the end of the day, Crew SC got the goals needed and didn’t concede.