Columbus Crew (No. 2) begin their MLS Cup presented by Audi title defense when hosting New York Red Bulls (No. 7) in Game 1 of their Round One Best-of-3 Series on Tuesday.
The Columbus Crew’s road to a second consecutive MLS Cup title is penciled in as the regular season concluded on Saturday.
With a victory over New York Red Bulls, Columbus Crew will face them in MLS Cup playoffs first round, a best of three series.