Columbus Crew fans might be a bit groggy heading into work or other activities Thursday, but are no doubt riding a high associated with the Black & Gold’s 3-1 victory over Monterrey on Wednesday evening. The club scored received goal contributions from midfielder Aidan Morris, forwards Diego Rossi and Jacen Russell-Rowe to deliver a commanding 5-2 aggregate scoreline across the two legs of the series.

Now, on the heels of reaching the Champions Cup semifinal for the first time in club history, the Crew battles for continential supremacy as they lock horns with another tough Mexican opponent in CF Pachuca on Saturday, June 1st. Kickoff is scheduled for 9:15 pm (7:15 pm local time) from Estadio Hidalgo in Pachuca, Mexico.

The Champions Cup final was originally scheduled to be played on Sunday, June 2nd but due to Mexico’s national elections and Pachuca securing hosting rights, the contest date has been moved.

Columbus looks to become the second MLS team to win the tournament (Seattle, 2022) and secure a spot in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. A tournament that features giants such as Manchester City (EPL), Chelsea (EPL), Real Madrid (Spain), Bayern Munich(Germany), PSG (France), and Juventus (Italy) that will appear in the tournament field.

Adding to its historical run, the Black & Gold become the second MLS side to advance to the final after defeating a LIGA MX club in the semifinals since 2008-2009.

Information from the club will be released regarding changes to the MLS schedule. The Crew was slated to take on the New England Revolution on May 29th and Seattle Sounders on June 1st inside the friendly confines of Lower.com Field.

Massive Report will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates when they become availible.