Beating Chicago in the 2008 Eastern Conference Final was the biggest win in Crew SC history, but closing the deal with a 3-1 win over the New York Red Bulls in MLS Cup was the biggest moment.
After beating Chicago, there was little doubt in my mind that Columbus was going to beat the heavy underdog New York Red Bulls in MLS Cup. There was of course some doubt since I am from Cleveland and can’t help myself, but I was uncharacteristically confident heading into MLS Cup.
That confidence was rewarded. Guille to Moreno for an impossible angle goal. Guille to Chad Marshall to immediately answer a Red Bulls equalizer. And then that most magically Massive moment, Guille to Frankie to seal the championship. There may never be a more poetic crowning moment than that goal, even if MLS is still kicking 300 years from now.
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I end this from a quote from my conversation with Danny O’Rourke on the field after the game.
“This is for everybody,” O’Rourke said. “This is for the city, the organization, and all the players that have ever come through. We’re just fortunate to be the first team to win it for the Crew, but this is for everyone back home in Columbus and for everyone that has ever cared about the Crew.”
