Toronto FC, Columbus look to reach same destination by different routes
TORONTO — One game away from the MLS Cup final, Toronto FC and Columbus Crew SC are two teams trying to reach the same destination via different paths.
On Wednesday night, one journey will come to an end in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference final, with everything to play for after a scoreless tie in Ohio.
Toronto (20-5-9) racked up victories throughout a record-breaking regular season. Columbus (16-12-6) was 10-12-2 in early August before reeling off a 10-game unbeaten run (6-0-4) to end the regular season.
And while the two franchises are winning on the field, they are occupying a markedly different space off it.