Who won the first two games in the Columbus Crew vs. Cincinnati MLS playoff series?

The Columbus Crew and Cincinnati each won one game in the first two matches of their best-of-three MLS playoff series.

When will the decisive Game 3 between the Columbus Crew and Cincinnati be played?

The decisive Game 3 between the Columbus Crew and Cincinnati will be played on Saturday night.

What was the Crew's record in the regular season that led them to the playoffs?

The article does not provide the Crew's regular season record, but it mentions they "gave up too many points down the stretch, especially in September, leading to the team barely avoiding a Wild Card spot."

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Crew Stuns Cincinnati, Forces Decisive Game 3 in MLS Playoffs

9 Nov, 2025

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Summary

Columbus Crew ties MLS playoff series 1-1 with 4-0 win over Cincinnati
Series decider set for Saturday night after Cincinnati won Game 1
Crew looking to recapture 2-year-old MLS Cup magic

Crew Stuns Cincinnati, Forces Decisive Game 3 in MLS Playoffs

The Columbus Crew has set up a thrilling conclusion to their first-round MLS Cup Playoff series against Cincinnati. After Cincinnati pulled out a 1-0 win in Game 1 on home soil last weekend, the Crew roared back with a dominant 4-0 victory this past Sunday to even the best-of-three series.

Cincinnati entered the postseason as one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference, finishing second in the standings and narrowly missing out on a second Supporters' Shield in team history. However, the Crew overwhelmed the second-best team in the league in the heart of Ohio, setting up a winner-take-all showdown on Saturday night.