It was a cold, overcast afternoon this Saturday in Columbus, but that didn’t stop throngs of black and gold clad supporters from flocking to the ‘Fre to celebrate one of the most wonderful days of the year, Crewsmas. The annual season opener is always a special occasion, and the 2017 edition had the added intrigue of being a rivalry game, as Columbus Crew SC’s enemies from the Windy City (or thereabouts) the Chicago Fire came to town.
The game started off positively for the Black & Gold, with Ethan Finlay netting a 17th minute header.