Overview

• Chicago won 2-0 on goals by Andrew Gutman in the 25th minute and Hugo Cuypers in the 70th for its first victory over Columbus since May 15, 2021.
• Goalkeeper Chris Brady recorded his fifth shutout of the season for the Fire.
• Columbus secured an Eastern Conference playoff spot when New York City FC’s 3-2 win over the Red Bulls went final during the match.
• The Crew sit on 50 points at 13-8-11 with just one win in their past seven outings.
• Injuries and changes weighed on Columbus, with Evan Bush starting over Patrick Schulte and absences for Wessam Abou Ali (hairline ankle fracture), Diego Rossi, Mo Farsi and Sean Zawadzki.