Columbus Crew Host Charlotte FC With Playoff Positions at Stake

Columbus Crew hosted Charlotte FC at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field in a consequential late-season MLS match, with Charlotte aiming to protect its Eastern Conference playoff position and Columbus seeking points to stay in contention. Charlotte entered with stronger recent form, including a win over FC Dallas, while Columbus was coming off a loss to Orlando City. The listed lineups had Columbus in a 4-4-2 led by Zawadzki and Charlotte in a 4-3-3 led by Westwood, under coaches Laurent Courtois and Dean Smith, respectively. The match was available through Apple TV’s MLS Season Pass.