The visitors lead 1-0 against the hosts from the 4th minute with a goal from Cucho Hernández.
A high-energy game is expected, in which neither team will want to give up three points, motivated by the respective victories obtained in the previous round.
Colorado Rapids defeated Minnesota United 4-3 in their previous match. In their last 4 games, they have won 2, lost 1, and drew 1.
Columbus Crew SC comes from a 3-2 victory against New York City FC. In the recent rounds, they have achieved 1 win, 1 loss, and 2 draws.
Jon Freemon was the referee in charge of the match at Dick's Sporting Goods Park.
Probable lineup of Colorado Rapids today
The team led by Robin Fraser plays with a 4-3-3 formation with William Yarbrough in goal; Keegan Rosenberry, Lalas Abubakar, Danny Wilson, and Lucas Esteves in defense; Felipe Gutiérrez, Michael Barrios, and Bryan Acosta in midfield; and Diego Rubio, Jonathan Lewis, and Gyasi Zardes in the forward line.
Probable lineup of Columbus Crew SC today
On the other hand, Caleb Porter's team takes the field with a 4-5-1 strategy, with Eloy Room in goal; Steven Moreira, Jonathan Mensah, Milos Degenek, and Pedro Santos in defense; Artur, Darlington Nagbe, Luis Díaz, Lucas Zelarayán, and Derrick Etienne Jr. in midfield; and Cucho Hernández in the forward line.