With both clubs eliminated from the U.S. Open Cup, their attention is now solely focused on the r MLS schedule. A win will do both clubs a good deal of good, as the pair are currently out of playoff positions in their respective conferences.
The last time they met each other in an MLS match was in August of last year. Columbus won the meeting by a final score of 3-2, which snapped a six-game losing streak to Sporting Kansas City in league play.
Crew fans will be hoping for another win this time around, as a three point result could move them all the way up into 7th place by the end of the weekend.