COLUMBUS (AP) — Darlington Nagbe and Gyasi Zardes scored seven minutes apart in the second half and the Columbus Crew SC beat the Chicago Fire 3-0 on Thursday night.
Columbus (5-0-1) sits atop the Supporters’ Shield race with five wins in six matches, conceding just one goal.
Chicago (1-4-1) has lost three straight. Derrick Etienne also scored for the Crew.
The Crew visits New York City FC at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, N.J.,
Monday (7:00 p.m. ET/SportsTime Ohio).