What We Learned: Crew vs. Orlando City SC

Photo by Graham Stokes/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesThe Columbus Crew’s slim hopes at making the playoffs and defending the team’s MLS Cup title required a win against Orlando City SC on Wednesday night to remain alive. The Crew achieved that, earning a 3-2 win against the Lions at Lower.com Field.

With two games to play in the Major League Soccer regular season, the Crew sits four points back of seventh place D.C. United. Next up on the schedule is that same United team, so getting the win on Wednesday was crucial.

It may be late in the season, but we learn something about this Black & Gold team with each contest. Before we make a quick turnaround to the D.C. game on Saturday, let’s take…