MATCH RECAP: Columbus Crew 1, San Diego FC 1; Head coach Wilfried Nancy discusses match with the Media

By Mariana Smithfield

 

 

 

Patrick Schulte with Columbus Crew in 2023. By Hayden Schiff – https www.flickr.com photos oxguy3, CC BY 2.0, https commons.wikimedia.org

 

Patrick Schulte Crew goalkeeper Post-Match Zoom 3 15 2025 Crew 1 San Diego FC 1

 

Columbus Crew Starting XI March 15, 2025 at San Diego FC (courtesy Crew Communications)

Match Notes:

  • Despite playing the final 29 minutes plus stoppage time down a man, the Crew drew 1-1 at San Diego FC in Snapdragon Stadium on Saturday, March 15.
    • The Crew are unbeaten (2-0-2) through their first four matches of a season for the seventh time in Club history (2007, 2010, 2018, 2020, 2022, 2024 and 2025).
    • After opening the 2025 campaign 3-0-1, the Black & Gold are unbeaten through four matches in back-to-back seasons for the first time in Club history.
  • Midfielder Max Arfsten scored the opening goal for the Black & Gold in the 12th minute of the match.
    • Arfsten and defender DeJuan Jones combined for their first goal and assist, respectively, of 2025.
  • The Crew return to Lower.com Field to face New York City FC on Saturday, March 22 [7:30 PM ET / MLS Season Pass on Apple TV / Alt 105.7 FM / iHeartRadio app (English); La Mega 103.1 FM, 107.1 FM / La Mega app (Spanish)].

 

 

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