COLUMBUS — Lucas Zelarayan scored in the 55th minute and pushed the Columbus Crew SC into first place atop the Eastern Conference with a 1-0 victory over the Philadelphia Union.
It was the first win in three matches for the Crew, who have a two-point lead over Toronto FC.
Columbus rebounded from a 1-0 loss to New York City FC and a scoreless draw against FC Cincinnati — both on the road.
The Union lost for the first time in four matches, including consecutive home wins over the New York Red Bulls and D.C. United.
The Crew hosts FC Cincinnati Sunday at Mapfre Stadium (7:30 p.m./SportsTime Ohio).
Season ticket members will have access, in priority waves based on tenure, to purchase tickets for the match against FC Cincinnati through a pre-sale starting at 1:00 p.m. Friday.