The Columbus Crew has its next opponent on its journey in the CONCACAF Champions League. The Black & Gold will face Mexican powerhouse CF Monterrey in the quarterfinals with the first leg in Columbus between April 27-29 and the second leg in Guadalupe between May 4-6. The specific dates have yet to be announced for the Champions League quarterfinals with five Major League Soccer teams and three Liga MX teams making up the last eight.
Columbus took care of Real Esteli with a 5-0 aggregate victory closing it out at historic Crew Stadium on Thursday night with a 1-0 win against Real Esteli.