Crew clinches MLS Playoff spot despite continued late season tailspin; loses 2-0 at Chicago FC

By Mariana Smithfield

 

Daniel Gazdag, Columbus Crew running after loose ball against Chicago FC – Sept. 27, 2025 (courtesy Crew Communications)

 

September 27, 2025

 

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.
Darlington Nagbe Columbus Crew, controls ball against Chicago FC – Sept. 27, 2025 (courtesy Crew Communications)

 

Upcoming Match: Columbus Crew at Orlando City SC

MLS Regular Season

Saturday, Oct. 4 – 7:30 p.m. ET – Inter&Co Stadium

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ABOUT COLUMBUS CREW

Columbus Crew is the first club in Major League Soccer. The Crew is operated by Haslam Sports Group and the Edwards Family. The Club has won three MLS Cup championships in 2008, 2020 and 2023, one Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup in 2002, MLS Supporters’ Shield titles in 2004, 2008 and 2009, the Campeones Cup in 2021, and Leagues Cup in 2024. The 2025 campaign is the Crew’s 30th season in MLS as well as the Club’s fourth full season at Lower.com Field.

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