After nearly pulling off a comeback in the second leg of the two-game, round-of-16 series against Los Angeles FC, the Crew were eliminated 4-2 on aggregate (overall goals within series).

The team takes a commanding three-goal lead into the second leg of their series on Tuesday night in Columbus, putting a quarterfinal berth well within reach.

Facing a three-goal deficit on aggregate, the Crew fell short in their comeback attempt against Los Angeles FC in the first round of the CONCACAF Champions Cup. While Columbus scored two goals in the second leg Tuesday at Lower.