The Major League Soccer match between Minnesota United and Columbus Crew will take place at Allianz Field on Sunday at 12:30 am IST.
Both Minnesota United and Columbus Crew aim for their second consecutive wins in MLS when they face off on Saturday. Minnesota won their first game against Austin FC, while Columbus Crew defeated Atlanta United in their opener. Both teams will be eager to maintain their winning momentum in the upcoming match.
After failing to reach the playoffs for the first time since 2018, Minnesota United decided to part ways with their manager Adrian Heath, who had been with the club since they joined MLS in 2017. Despite initial challenges, Heath led the team to the playoffs’ semi-finals in 2020 before a downturn in results last season. Eric Ramsay, aged 31, is now the new manager, stepping into his first managerial role after coaching at Manchester United and Wales. He started with a win against Austin, with Alejandro Bran scoring the decisive goal. Ramsay is expected to guide Minnesota back to playoff contention while playing an attractive style of football, as praised by Wales boss Rob Page.
Columbus Crew are the current MLS champions, winning the title by beating Los Angeles FC 2-1 in last year’s final. Their coach, Wilfried Nancy, led them to victory in his first season at the club. Nancy, who previously worked with CF Montreal, became the first black coach to win the MLS Cup. Columbus aims to match DC United’s four MLS Cup wins. Cucho Hernandez, the MVP of the final, scored again in their first game of the new season against Atlanta. Columbus hasn’t topped the conference table since 2009, but Nancy and his team hope to achieve that this season. Their main goal is to defend their title and continue playing their distinctive style of football.
Minnesota United probable starting lineup: Clair, Taylor, Boxall, Tapias, Rosales, Lod, Trapp, Dotson, Jeong, Pukki, Fragapane
Columbus Crew probable starting lineup: Schulte, Zawadzki, Camacho, Amundsen, Farsi, Nagbe, Morris, Yeboah, Rossi, Russell-Rowe, Hernandez
Minnesota United
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Austin FC | 2-1 (W) |
| Charlotte | 0-0 (D) |
| Chicago Fire | 0-4 (L) |
| Phoenix Rising | 2-1 (W) |
| CF Montreal | 1-1 (D) |
Columbus Crew
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Atlanta United | 1-0 (W) |
| Toronto FC | 4-2 (W) |
| Los Angeles FC | 2-1 (W) |
| FC Cincinnati | 3-2 (W) |
| Orlando City | 2-0 (W) |
| Last 5 matches- Result | Score |
|---|---|
| Minnesota United beat Columbus Crew | 4-3 |
| Minnesota United beat Columbus Crew | 5-2 |
| Columbus Crew beat Minnesota United | 2-1 |
| Minnesota United beat Columbus Crew | 2-1 |
| Minnesota United beat Columbus Crew | 1-0 |
The Major League Soccer match between Minnesota United and Columbus Crew will take place at Allianz Field on Sunday at 12:30 am IST.
| Minnesota United vs Columbus Crew | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Date | March 3 |
| Venue | Allianz Field |
| Kickoff time in US | 2:00 pm (Saturday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 12:30 am (Sunday) |
Football fans internationally can catch the live action via MLS Season Pass.
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