The 3-0 loss means the Crew need a 3-0 win just to force extra time, and must win by four if they allow a goal (thanks to the away goals tiebreaker) in order to advance to the quarterfinals. Then ...

Saturday's game ended with a measure of controversy when Carles Gil's potentially game-tying free kick was blocked in the 87th minute.

The Columbus Crew is gearing up for a familiar face-off against Los Angeles FC in the CONCACAF Champions Cup Round of 16.