Columbus Crew were holding onto a 1-0 advantage vs. San Diego FC when defender Malte Amundsen was shown a red card.

San Diego joined MLS as the 30th team at the beginning of the season, and Columbus is the first Eastern Conference opponent for the franchise. On Tuesday, the Crew was knocked out of the CONCACAF Champions Cup round of 16 by Los Angeles FC. The early exit comes after Columbus reached the Champions Cup final last year.

Paddy McNair had to be substituted early in the last game against Salt Lake, but Varas confirmed he will play against Columbus Crew. McNair and the entire SDFC backline have been a huge positive to start the season, with just one goal allowed in three games.

For the second straight home match, SDFC’s game ended in a draw. This time, the contest closed in a 1-1 tie with the visiting Columbus Crew.

What time does Columbus Crew vs San Diego FC kick off? Kickoff: 10:30 p.m. at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego. Date: Saturday, March 15. Where is Columbus Crew vs San Diego FC liv

The San Diego FC played to a draw against the Colombus Crew on Saturday night. San Diego FC had several chances in the second half to secure

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