The Columbus Crew looks to pull off the upset in the first round of the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs against Cincinnati on Saturday night.

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The first two matches in the best-of-three have laid out the foundation for a thrilling conclusion. Cincinnati pulled out a 1-0 win in Game 1 on home soil, but things certainly did not go their way in Game 2 this past Sunday. The Crew overwhelmed the second-best team in the MLS, coming away with a 4-0 victory in the heart of Ohio to send the series the distance.

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 three in

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