In their past three road games, the Seattle Sounders lost all three with a -9 goal differential. Wednesday’s loss was partially due to call-ups, injuries and a lineup gamble that failed. Columbus Crew SC exploited the spaces where Jordy Delem and Oniel Fisher played in scoring their first two goals, and then coasted to a 3-nil win.
Brian Schmetzer was forced into difficult lineup choices due to injuries to Will Bruin, Chad Marshall, and Harry Shipp, and early national team call-ups for Clint Dempsey and Jordan Morris.