By Mariana Smithfield
Sept. 25, 2024
Match Notes:
- Following a 1-1 draw in regulation, the Crew lost in a penalty shootout (5-4) against LIGA MX side Club América in tonight’s 2024 Michelob Ultra Campeones Cup at Lower.com Field in Columbus, Ohio.
- Columbus became the fifth different club to appear in at least four finals over two calendar years, joining D.C. United, the LA Galaxy, LAFC and Toronto FC.
- The Crew are also the first Eastern Conference team to appear in four finals over the span of two consecutive calendar years since Toronto FC (2018-19).
- Defender Malte Amundsen scored the leveler for the Crew in the 77th minute of the match, his first of 2024 across all competitions.
- Forward Christian Ramirez provided the assist to Amundsen’s score, his ninth across all competitions this season.
- Tonight’s attendance was 20,198.
- The Black & Gold return to MLS play against D.C. United at Audi Field on Saturday, Sept. 28 [7:30 p.m. ET MLS Season Pass on Apple TV / Alt 105.7 FM / iHeartRadio app (English); La Grande 102.5 FM / La Grande app (Spanish)].
73,538 Wilfried Nancy Crew HC On the PK where the goalie was moving and Malte Admundsen missed shot. Everyone is still on Penalty Kicks Club America 2 Crew 1 9 25 2024.mp3
73,539 Wilfried Nancy Crew HC The environment at Lower.com Field was electrifying with Americans and Mexicans enjoying their teams Club America 2 Crew 1 9 25 2024.mp3
73,540 Wilfried Nancy Crew HC Coaches don’t like the Penalty Kicks. What is his view on that aspect of a tournament Club America 2 Crew 1 9 25 2024 .mp3
73,544 Wilfried Nancy Crew HC Why Diego Rossi a goal scorer was taken out of match before penalty kicks. He is a scorer Club America 2 Crew 1 9 25 2024.mp3
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