Campeones Cup Finals: Columbus Crew 1(4), Club America 1(5); Crew runner-ups

By Mariana Smithfield

 

 

 

Starting XI – Columbus Crew – Sept. 25, 2024 against Club America in Campeones Cup Finals (courtesy Crew Communications)

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)].

 

Wilfried Nancy (courtesy IMAGN, file photo by Trevor Ruszkowski, USA Today Sports)

 

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

 

Sean Zawadzki looks to pass ball to teammate, 2024 Campeones Cup Final 9 25 2024 (courtesy Crew Communications)

 

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