Columbus Crew Defeats Atlanta United 4-2, Advances to Eastern Conference Semifinals

Crew to Face Orlando City on Nov. 25, Continues Unbeaten Streak at Home

Columbus Crew advances to the Eastern Conference semifinals after a 4-2 victory over Atlanta United, with three goals scored in the first 33 minutes.
The Crew will face Orlando City in a semifinal matchup on Nov. 25, while top-seeded FC Cincinnati will host the fourth-seeded Philadelphia Union in the other semifinal.
Darlington Nagbe, Malte Amundsen, Alexandru Matan, and Diego Rossi scored for the Crew, while Giorgos Giakoumakis and Xande Silva scored for Atlanta United.
Columbus Crew led MLS with 67 goals in the regular season and continues its unbeaten streak at home in all competitions to 17.
Atlanta United, despite having talent, struggled against more experienced sides and is expected to have significant roster turnover in the upcoming season.