The hot topic of the 2022 Columbus Crew season hasn’t been the 10 goals scored in four matches. It hasn’t even been that the Black & Gold haven’t given up a single goal in the run of play. The topic on a lot of supporters’ minds is set pieces.
These aren’t the set pieces that Lucas Zelarayán is curling past opposing goalkeepers either — although supporters may dream fondly of those. Columbus’ set piece defending is what’s jumped out as a concern going into the Crew’s week off from league competition.
In four matches, the Black & Gold have given up five goals, all from set pieces.