Crew advances on aggregate goals

NEW YORK — The Columbus Crew SC advanced to the MLS Eastern Conference finals, beating New York City FC 4-3 in the two-leg series after falling 2-0 in the second game Sunday night.

The Crew will host the Supporters Shield winner Toronto FC in Game 1 of the conference finals Nov. 21 (8:00 p.m./ESPN).

This is the seventh time in club history and the second time in four seasons that Columbus has reached the MLS Cup Playoffs Eastern Conference Championship.