COLUMBUS – Justin Meram’s 83rd-minute goal gave the Columbus Crew SC a 2-1 victory over NYCFC at Yankee Stadium Saturday, earning the Crew three points in the MLS standings.
Federico Higuain recorded his seventh goal of the season and an assist during the match, giving the Crew (11-8-8) a 1-0 lead with a goal in the 10th minute and sent a pass off of a turnover in front of Meram whose low shot kissed the far post before rolling into the net. It was Meram’s fourth goal of the season.
The Crew next hosts FC Dallas at MAPFRE Stadium on Sept. 6 (7:00 p.m./FOX Sports 1).