Crew Take 2-1 Win over St. Louis CITY SC
Published on April 13, 2025 under MLS NEXT Pro (MLS NEXT Pro)
Columbus Crew 2 News Release
The Crew earned a 2-1 road victory against St. Louis CITY SC at Energizer Park on Sunday, April 13.
The Black & Gold (5-0-3) are one of only two unbeaten MLS teams (Inter Miami CF, 4-0-3) in 2025. The two clubs face off next Saturday at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland, Ohio.
Columbus (18 points) ranks first in the Eastern Conference and second in the Supporters' Shield (Vancouver Whitecaps, 19 points, 6-1-1).
It is the second time in franchise history that the Crew are unbeaten through eight matches of a campaign (2010, 6-0-2).
With tonight's win, the Black & Gold have improved their regular season unbeaten streak to 11 matches (8-0-3) dating back to 2024, their third-longest such streak in the Club history.
19 matches - 2004-2005
14 matches - 2017-2018
11 matches (***active***) - 2024-2025
This year marks only the second time in Club history that the Crew have won three out of their first four road matches (1999). It's also only the second time the Club is undefeated through their first four road matches (2010, 2-0-2).
The Crew have scored 12 goals in 2025, tied for their second-most goals through eight matches since the 34-match schedule was introduced in 2011.
18 - 2023 (under Head Coach Wilfried Nancy)
12 - 2013, 2015, 2020, and 2025
11 - 2017, 2018
The Black & Gold have allowed only six goals, tied for the Club's second-fewest through eight matches since the 34-match schedule was introduced in 2011.
2 - 2020
6 - 2011, 2021, and 2025
7 - 2013 and 2024
With tonight's two goals, the Crew have posted multiple goals in an MLS-best 46 regular season matches since 2023 (21 in 2023, 21 in 2024 and four in 2025). Inter Miami CF ranks second with 42 such contests.
Through eight matches, Columbus has outscored opponents 8-4 in the first half. The only time the Black & Gold have trailed at the intermission is at San Diego FC (1-1, March 15).
Defender Steven Moreira scored the leveler for the Crew in the 45+2nd minute of the match.
Moreira scored his first goal of the season and fourth career.
On Moreira's goal, midfielder Max Arfsten earned his second assist of the season and 12th career in his 50th MLS appearance. Forward Diego Rossi recorded the secondary assist, his first assist of 2025 and 36th career.
Forward Diego Rossi scored the game-winning goal for the Crew in the 55th minute.
Rossi registered his team-high fifth goal of the season, tied for the third-most in MLS this season and one shy of the Golden Boot lead (Vancouver's Brian White, 6; Philadelphia's Tai Baribo, 6).
Setting up Rossi's goal, midfielder Dylan Chambost tallied his third assist of the year and eighth career.
New Crew Designated Player Dániel Gazdag made his official debut for the Crew, entering after halftime.
Midfielder Amar Sejdić made his official Crew debut, subbing into the match in the 90th minute.
The Crew face Inter Miami CF at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland, Ohio on Saturday, April 19 [4:30 p.m. ET / MLS Season Pass on Apple TV / Alt 105.7 FM / iHeartRadio app (English); La Mega 103.1 FM, 107.1 FM / La Mega app (Spanish)].
Upcoming Match: Columbus Crew vs. Inter Miami CF
MLS Regular Season
Saturday, April 19 - 4:30 p.m. ET - Huntington Bank Field (Cleveland, Ohio)
TV: Apple TV - MLS Season Pass
Columbus Crew Radio: Alt 105.7 FM (English); La Grande 102.5 FM (Spanish)
Tickets: columbuscrew.com/tickets
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