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Columbus Crew dethrone LAFC to win 3rd MLS Cup title

The Columbus Crew beat defending champion LAFC 2-1 on Saturday to win its third MLS Cup title.

Columbus, playing at its home Lower.com Field, dominated the first half to take a two-goal lead through a Cucho Hernández penalty and a Yaw Yeboah strike.

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LAFC pulled a goal back in the second half through Golden Boot winner Dénis Bouanga in the 74th minute but Columbus held on for a deserved win.

The Crew, one of the league's original clubs, previously won MLS Cup titles in 2008 and 2020.