Across the North American pond, the MLS Cup has wrapped up, with the highly coveted trophy awarded to "Columbus Crew." In a nail-biting finale, the Ohio-based team trounced FC "Los Angeles" by a score of 2:1. The first goal was a penalty converted by Kucho Hernandez in the 33rd minute, while Yaw Yeboah netted another four minutes after. Despite a goal from Dennis Bouanga, FC Los Angeles couldn't clinch the victory.
MLS Cup Champion Decided
The victorious Columbus Crew secured their third MLS Cup title in the tournament's history, tying them for the third spot among the most successful franchises in the MLS, just behind "D.C. United" (4 wins) and "Los Angeles Galaxy" (5 wins). Notably, the victory also earned Columbus Crew a direct ticket to the CONCACAF Champions League.
This year's MLS has been under the spotlight due to the arrival of Lionel Messi at the "Inter Miami" club, co-owned by David Beckham. With the new season, the club aims to live up to its ambitions and compete for the MLS Cup.
Interestingly, although sources suggest that Columbus Crew has won the MLS Cup three times, official records, as of my last update, mention only two championships for the Crew: one in 2008 and another in 2020.
On the sidelines, Columbus is among the league's original 1996 franchises, boasting a strong third standing in all-time MLS regular-season wins. Recent investments of over $650 million and a revamped player development system through Crew 2 have solidified their status as a modern MLS blueprint. The presence of high-profile signings and a coaching philosophy under Wilfried Nancy that focuses on possession-oriented, attacking soccer, suggest that Columbus is on a promising path towards further victories. So, keep an eye on the Crew!
- The Columbus Crew, having received their third MLS Cup title in the tournament's history, currently holds the third spot for most successful franchises in the MLS.
- Besides their recent MLS Cup victory, official records only mention two championships for the Columbus Crew, in 2008 and 2020.
- Interestingly, while the Columbus Crew dominates the third standing in all-time MLS regular-season wins, sports-analysis shows a promising path towards further victories under coach Wilfried Nancy.
- As the Inter Miami club, co-owned by David Beckham, prepares for the new MLS season with the arrival of Lionel Messi, they aspire to compete for the MLS Cup like the Columbus Crew.
