It’s been three weeks since Orlando City and the Columbus Crew were originally slated to face off. After COVID-19 tests forced a delay, the Eastern Conference showdown will finally be played Wednesday night.
When the Lions host the Crew, the outcome will help determine both teams' finish at the top of the conference standings and valuable postseason advantages such as first-round byes and home-field advantage.
Orlando City and Columbus have been neck and neck in the Eastern Conference table for most of the season, adding pressure on both sides entering this match.
“It seems like it was yesterday when we were preparing the match against Columbus,” coach Oscar Pareja said.