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Columbus Crew crowned champions for second time

As Columbus Crew captain Jonathan Mensah lifted the MLS Cup following his side’s 3-0 victory against Seattle Sounders, it signified more than just one of the most convincing MLS Cup final wins

It represented a victory on and off the pitch for a club whose very existence was threatened as recently as two years ago.

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The Crew’s home since 1999, where this 2020 final took place in front of 1,500 fans, was

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