LAFC’s bid to become just the fourth franchise to win back-to-back MLS titles fell short after its one-goal loss to the Columbus Crew Saturday.
The Columbus Crew only needed two goals to claim the 2023 MLS Cup in a thriller over 2022 champion LAFC Saturday.
The 2-1 win at Columbus’ home stadium gave the franchise its third MLS Cup.
Two of those titles have come in the last four seasons. Columbus advanced to the 2015 title game but lost to the Portland Timbers. The LA Galaxy’s five titles are still the most for an MLS franchise.
Saturday’s win capped the Crew’s impressive turnaround this season.
