Crew SC 2, Rapids 1

COLUMBUS – Columbus Crew SC ended a three-game, eight-day run with a 2-1 victory over the Colorado Rapids at MAPFRE Stadium on Saturday night.

The Crew was led by midfielder Federico Higuain’s game-winning strike as Columbus claimed three points on Hispanic Heritage Night.

The Crew stands 3 points back of third-place New York and four points ahead of Philadelphia in the MLS Eastern Conference.

Columbus stays at home next Saturday as it hosts Philadelphia at MAPFRE Stadium (7:30 p.m.)