Columbus Crew take Hell is Real derby in Cincinnati

Open Cup final looms October 21

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Took Cincy by storm 😎🔥 https://t.co/wKZ9LOBDnQ Via @ColumbusCrew on X

What happened: Columbus Crew took the latest Hell is Real derby in Cincinnati. The Ohio rivalry game came as the club pivoted toward a final.

Why it matters: A road derby win carries extra weight in the Ohio series. Momentum now shifts to the Open Cup final on October 21.

What to watch: Columbus turns to the Open Cup final on October 21. The home push calls for a blackout crowd.

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