COLUMBUS – Three goals from forward Gyasi Zardes propelled Columbus Crew SC to a 3-2 victory over Minnesota United FC
Sunday evening at MAPFRE Stadium, clinching an Audi 2018 MLS Cup Playoffs berth.
Thanks to a weather delay, the Crew players knew of their postseason qualification at halftime, as a Montreal Impact loss at New England secured a top-six finish for Columbus.
The Crew opens the Eastern Conference Knockout Round
Thursday by traveling to face D.C. United at Audi Field (8:00 p.m./FS1).