LAFC are able to survive and advance despite being dominated by Columbus Crew throughout the match. Offense, or lack thereof, a rising concern.

The Black & Gold escaped Columbus with a 2-1 loss that allowed them to move on in the competition with a 4-2 aggregate win in their Round of 16 series. They'll face Inter Miami CF or Jamaica's Cavalier FC in the quarterfinals next month.

After nearly pulling off a comeback in the second leg of the two-game, round-of-16 series against Los Angeles FC, the Crew were eliminated 4-2 on aggregate (overall goals within series).