In a thrilling showdown Wednesday night, Columbus Crew will welcome Philadelphia Union to Lower.com Field for the Leagues Cup semifinals, with the stakes at an all-time high (7:30 pm ET | MLS Season Pass).
Both teams are fueled by the desire to secure a victory, as a win for Columbus means they will have the honor of hosting the final on Sunday. The Crew have had the luxury of playing in front of their home crowd throughout the tournament, after receiving a bye in the Group Stage. This has put them in a promising position to potentially replicate last year’s success in the MLS Cup, where they triumphed over LAFC at Lower.com Field.
Head coach Wilfried Nancy expressed his satisfaction with playing at home, highlighting the advantage it provides to his team. “They don’t need to have a GPS to come into the stadium,” Nancy remarked. “Listen, this is amazing, this is amazing because it’s nice also to play at home. And again, this is the consequence of what we did last year. That’s why we are able to play at home.”
The clash between Columbus and Philadelphia promises to be a thrilling encounter, with both teams giving their all to secure a spot in the final. The outcome of this match will determine who moves one step closer to lifting the Leagues Cup trophy, adding an extra layer of excitement to an already intense competition.
