Despite Columbus's control, New York's Emil Forsberg made an impact by scoring twice, including a penalty kick awarded after a foul by Crew defender Rudy Camacho.

Cucho Hernandez concluded the season impressively, tallying 19 goals and 14 assists, placing him in contention for the MVP award.

In an exciting matchup, Columbus Crew triumphed over New York Red Bulls with a score of 3-2, securing their playoff position and setting the stage for a rematch in the postseason.

The Crew got off to a fast start, with Aziel Jackson scoring just two minutes into the game, thanks to an assist from Cucho Hernandez.

Jackson, a native of New York, later assisted Yevhen Cheberko, who netted his first goal since joining the Crew.

Throughout the match, Columbus showcased their dominance in possession, controlling 65.9% of the ball compared to New York's 34.1%.

The decisive moment came in stoppage time when Malte Amundsen scored the winning goal for Columbus, sealing their victory.

With this win, Columbus Crew finished the regular season in second place in the Eastern Conference, amassing a total of 66 points.

Historically, Columbus Crew has had a competitive edge over New York Red Bulls, with an overall record of 39 wins, 37 losses, and 13 draws.