For the first time in three seasons, the Columbus Crew failed to qualify for the MLS Cup playoffs, having reached at least the Conference semi-finals in the previous two campaigns. In 2019, the Ohio-based side could only manage a 10th-place finish in the Eastern Conference, ending the regular-season seven points below the playoff line.
The club racked up 38 points across their 34 games during the course of the regular season and only scored 39 times. Their offensive output was a problem throughout the season. Columbus made it to the Round of 16 in the U.