Head coach Caleb Porter and the Columbus Crew traveled face Atlanta United for the Crew’s final MLS regular season match before two-week international break. The Black & Gold entered with injuries, a different name in the starting 11 and only one win in nine matches. Columbus started the match strong and earned a decisive 2-1 win away from home.
The Crew went 181 minutes without scoring a goal before Saturday’s kickoff. The Black & Gold didn’t let it get to 182. From the start, winger Yaw Yeboah charged the Atlanta defensive penalty area, earning a corner.