Columbus Crew Clinch Second Place in Eastern Conference with 3-2 Win Over Philadelphia Union
Cucho Hernandez's two goals lead Crew to victory, securing a franchise record for points in a season.
- Columbus Crew defeated Philadelphia Union 3-2, with Cucho Hernandez scoring twice from Dylan Chambost's corner kicks.
- The victory secured second place in the Eastern Conference for the Crew, who set a new franchise record with 60 points in a season.
- Philadelphia Union, now three points out of the final playoff spot, have one match remaining against FC Cincinnati to fight for a postseason berth.
- Hernandez's goals contributed to his career-best season tally of 19, while Mo Farsi added a crucial goal for the Crew.
- The Crew's win comes after a recent loss to Inter Miami, which ended their hopes for the Supporters' Shield.