ICYMI, Crew shuts down Nashville SC, 2-0, July 3, 2024

By Mariana Smithfield

Wilfried Nancy acknowledges crowd at CF Montreal where he coached 2021-2022, 4 16 2024 (courtesy IMAGN, photo by David Krouac, USA Today Sports)

 

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Sean Zawadzki gets open in the midfield against Nashville SC- Columbus Crew – July 2, 2024 (courtesy Crew Communications)

Match Notes:

  • The Crew earned a 2-0 win against Nashville SC in tonight’s home match at Lower.com Field in Columbus, Ohio.
    • The Black & Gold have 36 points through their first 19 matches of the season, marking the second most in Club history (2010, 37 points, 11-4-4).
    • Over the last 30 home matches across all competitions, the Black & Gold have won 20 and only lost one contest, dating back to the 2023 season. The Crew have also only lost one of their past 21 MLS regular season home matches (14-1-6).
    • The Crew hold an unbeaten MLS record (8-0-2) when scoring first this year.
    • The Club has registered 31 multi-goal matches (21 in 2023, 10 in 2024) since 2023, the most in the league over that span.
    • Columbus has allowed a league-best 18 goals through 19 matches played, the third-fewest goals allowed by the Crew though 19 matches in Club history.
    • The Crew recorded a 57.6 percentage of possession in tonight’s match, the 17th consecutive MLS match with more possession than their opponent.
    • The Black & Gold earned a season-high nine corners tonight.
  • Today’s attendance of 20,411 marked the 26th consecutive MLS sellout at Lower.com Field, including postseason. All nine MLS home matches at Lower.com Field have been sellouts this year.
Steven Moreira looking to move ball against Nashville SC- Columbus Crew – July 2, 2024 (courtesy Crew Communications)

 

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