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The Columbus Crew returns to action this Saturday night to take on New York City FC at Red Bull Arena. Yes, you read that correctly, this game is taking place in Harrison, New Jersey due to a conflict of schedules between NYCFC and the New York Yankees.
Regardless, the Crew needs to get back on track after a very dismal and disappointing defeat to the New England Revolution last Sunday. which followed a loss to Toronto FC three days prior. The road has been a challenging place for the Black & Gold as they have not won a true road game in over a year. Needless to say, a strong showing and three points would be a great return from this match.
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D.C. United came out on the wrong end of a combative preseason match with NYCFC, falling to a 2-1 defeat. With the two sides playing at the Philadelphia Union’s training facility, a lone goal from rookie Kimarni Smith was sandwiched by tallies from Valentin Castellanos and Andres Jasson for City. Castellanos and United’s Junior Moreno were both sent off just before halftime in a game that had plenty of tough tackles throughout.
After accounting for several injuries, Hernán Losada sent out something close to his best available lineup. Rookie Kimarni Smith got to start up front as a striker rather than out on the flank in a 3421, with Edison Flores and Yamil Asad supporting him from dual attacking midfield roles.