The Columbus Crew look to stay alive in the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs when they host FC Cincinnati on Sunday night.

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Two of the more consistent franchises in the MLS’ Eastern Conference met in a tough battle on Monday night in southern Ohio. Both teams had plenty of chances, with possession fairly even. It was not until Cincinnati’s Kevin Denkey scored in the 78th minute that the deadlock was broken. That ended up being enough for the second-best team in the conference, as Cincy came away with a 1-0 win.

Cincinnati entered the postseason, playing like a team that has the potential of making a deep run in the postseason during the regular season. Thanks to picking up points in each of the club’s final five matches, Cincy finished in the top t

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