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Columbus Crew Keep Knockout Hopes Alive With 1-0 Win Over Club León

Arfsten’s 53rd-minute strike in the clubs’ first-ever meeting moved Columbus to seven points in group play, with their knockout fate hinging on other matchday outcomes.

Aug 5, 2025; Bronx, NY, USA; Toluca FC forward Paulinho (26) runs with the ball during the second half against New York City FC at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Smith-Imagn Images
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Aug 1, 2025; Harrison, New Jersey, USA; Toluca FC forward Paulinho (26) celebrates his goal during the first half against CF Montreal at Sports Illustrated Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
Aug 1, 2025; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Puebla forward Ricardo Marin (19) battles for the ball against Columbus Crew midfielder Sean Zawadzki (25) in the second half at Lower.com Field. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Max Arfsten’s second-half goal decided the match in the 53rd minute, marking the lone score in Columbus’s 1-0 victory over Club León.
  • Goalkeeper Patrick Schulte made a crucial save late in regulation to preserve the clean sheet at Lower.com Field.
  • The win lifted Columbus to seven points and a +3 goal differential in the group stage, putting them atop the MLS-specific standings.
  • Club León finished the group phase winless and will exit the Leagues Cup without advancing to the knockout rounds.
  • Columbus must await the final group-stage results on August 6 and 7 to confirm its berth in the round of 16.