Columbus Crew SC will face Vieira’s guys after having defeated Atlanta at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
AUDI 2017 MLS PLAYOFFS / Finally NYC FC knows its opponent for the Eastern Conference semifinals. Columbus Crew SC managed to win a wild match against Tata Martino's men at Mercedes-Benz stadium reaching the next round of the competition.
Patrick Vieira and his group will face Crew SC in a very tough double match with the first that will take place at MAPFRE Stadium on October 31st. The second-leg will be played in New York at the Yankee Stadium on November 5th.
Columbus Crew SC posted a home record during the 2017 MLS regular season
Columbus Crew SC definitely is in a great moment. The franchise is unbeaten since August 5th and recently faced New York in the last match of the MLS Regular Season (Decision Day). The City earned a 2-2 draw at Citi Field to ensure their first-round playoff bye. In that occasion, the final result was 2-2 with David Villa that scored a first-half brace.
Crew SC returns to the playoffs after having missed qualifying last season. This is the 12th time in club history that Crew SC has reached the Audi MLS Cup Conference Semifinals. Crew SC posted a home record of 12-3-2 during the 2017 MLS regular season, setting a new club record for most home wins in a single regular season.
