The Crew had lost 8 of their last 9 games heading into this battle with NYCFC. Then came the news that they had just lost their best player to a season-ending injury. NYCFC had only lost a single game all season, though they had accumulated the most amount of draws in the league. And wouldn’t you know it, the game ended in a 2-2 draw, despite Columbus holding the lead two different times.
What can we take away from a match filled with goals, fouls, and a makeshift Crew lineup? Let’s find out.
Pedro Santos is the Higuain Replacement
With the rash of injuries hitting Columbus, players have been playing out of their natural positions throughout the season.