By Mariana Smithfield

Match Notes: 

• The Columbus Crew lost, 0-2, against Chicago Fire FC at Soldier Field.
  • Following the New York Red Bulls’ 3-2 loss against New York City FC tonight, the Crew clinched an Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs berth.
  • The Black & Gold’s 50 points through 32 matches are the Club’s third-most through 32 matches since 2011 when MLS introduced the 34-match regular season schedule.
    • 1. 2024 – 60 points (17-6-9)
    • 2. 2023 – 53 points (15-8-9)
    • 3. 2025 – 50 points (13-8-11)
    • 4. 2012 – 49 points (14-11-7)
    •     2018 – 48 points (13-10-9)
  • The loss snaps the Crew’s eight-game unbeaten streak against Chicago Fire FC dating back to 2021 (7-1-1).
• Goalkeeper Evan Bush started his 196th MLS match tonight.
  • In his sixth start of the season, Bush registered six saves and 26 completed passes.

• The Crew travels to face Orlando City SC on Saturday, Oct. 4 at Inter&Co Stadium [7:30 p.m. 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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