The Columbus Crew achieved a resounding 4-0 victory over the New England Revolution, highlighted by Alexandru Irinel Matan's first career MLS hat trick. DeJuan Jones opened the scoring just five minutes into the match against his former team. Matan scored his first goal shortly after, capitalizing on a defensive error, followed by two more goals in the second half, bringing his season total to four. This win marked the Crew's 69th goal of the season and solidified their position in second place in the Eastern Conference. The game also celebrated a sell-out crowd at Lower.com Field, marking a historic attendance for the Crew. The Revolution's struggles continued, marking their third consecutive defeat as they grappled with key player absences.