Every match is another final moment in the MLS life of historic Crew Stadium. In December, it played host to its final postseason match, in the form of a Columbus Crew 3-0 victory to win the MLS Cup. Sunday was the last regular season opener the stadium will host, and even though it ended in a 0-0 draw against the Philadelphia Union, there was a lot of excitement for the home crowd.
The game began with a ceremony to commemorate the franchise’s second MLS Cup. Prior to the match, the families of team owners Dee Haslem and Dr.