Columbus Crew SC are 2020 MLS Cup champions: Second title in club history
December 12, 2020 - Major League Soccer (MLS) News Release
In the final game at the legendary MAPFRE Stadium, Columbus Crew SC lifted MLS Cup 2020.
Columbus beat the Seattle Sounders 3-0 to win their second-ever MLS Cup, becoming one of seven teams to win multiple MLS championships joining D.C. United, Houston Dynamo, LA Galaxy, San Jose Earthquakes, Sporting Kansas City and the Sounders.
Lucas Zelarayan starred with two goals and assist in the victory, with Derrick Etienne Jr. also scoring.
Columbus are one of the league's inaugural members and won their first MLS Cup in 2008. MAPFRE Stadium is MLS's original soccer-specific stadium. The Crew will move into their brand-new stadium in 2021.
The Crew entered the postseason as the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference, with 41 points in 23 games. They narrowly earned the right to host MLS Cup over Seattle on points per game (1.78 to 1.77).
All-Time MLS Cup Champions 2020: Columbus Crew SC 2019: Seattle Sounders 2018: Atlanta United 2017: Toronto FC 2016: Seattle Sounders 2015: Portland Timbers 2014: LA Galaxy 2013: Sporting Kansas City 2012: LA Galaxy 2011: LA Galaxy 2010: Colorado Rapids 2009: Real Salt Lake 2008: Columbus Crew 2007: Houston Dynamo 2006: Houston Dynamo 2005: LA Galaxy 2004: D.C. United 2003: San Jose Earthquakes 2002: LA Galaxy 2001: San Jose Earthquakes 2000: Kansas City 1999: D.C. United 1998: Chicago Fire 1997: D.C. United 1996: D.C. United
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