Columbus Crew Rally Secures 2-2 Draw with Nashville SC

The tie extends Nashville SC’s unbeaten May run, cementing both clubs on 28 Eastern Conference points.

Overview

Nashville SC raced to a 2-0 lead through Sam Surridge’s early opener and a second goal by Diego Rossi.
Columbus Crew pulled one back in the 69th minute before Jeisson Palacios’ own goal in the 81st minute leveled the score.
Substitute goalkeeper Nicholas Hagen made four saves and denied Andy Najar in stoppage time to preserve the draw.
The result keeps Nashville SC unbeaten in May with a 5-0-3 record and leaves both teams tied for third in the Eastern Conference.
Columbus Crew have now gone five matches without a win since their 4-2 victory over Charlotte FC on May 3.