What happened: Columbus Crew's Max checked in from the World Cup, speaking about the support he has received from Crew fans and what it meant to get his side's first win. He then turned his focus to today's group-stage match.

Why it matters: Having a Crew player on the World Cup stage extends the club's international footprint during the 2026 tournament, building on the same Max whose call-up the Crew celebrated earlier this month. A first win carries momentum into a match that shapes how his group plays out.

What to watch: Watch how Max and his side fare in today's group-stage match and what a result means for their standing in the group.