League-position context
Columbus Crew rank2nd
New York Red Bulls rank15th
Columbus Crew points52
New York Red Bulls points32
Columbus Crew: #2 ยท 52 pts ยท GD +20
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 11 pts above the play-off edge. 30 pts clear of the relegation zone.
New York Red Bulls: #15 ยท 32 pts ยท GD -3
20 pts off the top 2. 11 pts off the play-off line. 10 pts clear of the relegation zone.
20-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.