The Reigning Mls Cup Champions Host Nycfc At Historic Crew Stadium

Columbus Crew vs New York City FC: Leagues Cup quarterfinal preview

The reigning MLS Cup champions host NYCFC at Historic Crew Stadium

The Matchup

The Columbus Crew will play host to New York City FC in a quarterfinal match of the Leagues Cup on Aug. 17, 2024. The match will be the first-ever meeting between the two teams in the competition. The Crew are the reigning MLS Cup champions and are currently in first place in the Eastern Conference. NYCFC is in third place in the East.

Columbus Crew

The Crew are coming off of a 2-0 victory over the New England Revolution in the previous round of the Leagues Cup.

• The Crew are led by forward Gyasi Zardes, who has eight goals in 18 matches this season.
• Midfielder Lucas Zelarayan is another key player for the Crew. He has six goals and six assists in 18 matches this season.
• The Crew's defense has been solid this season, allowing just 13 goals in 18 matches.

New York City FC

NYCFC is coming off of a 3-1 victory over the Philadelphia Union in the previous round of the Leagues Cup.

• NYCFC is led by forward Taty Castellanos, who has 12 goals in 18 matches this season.
• Midfielder Maxi Moralez is another key player for NYCFC. He has five goals and six assists in 18 matches this season.
• NYCFC's defense has been shaky at times this season, allowing 21 goals in 18 matches.

Prediction

The Crew are the favorites to win this match, but NYCFC is a dangerous team and can't be counted out.

• Columbus Crew 2, New York City FC 1