The Columbus Crew lost, 2-1, against FC Cincinnati at TQL Stadium in Game 3 of the Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs Round One Best-of-3 series on November 8, 2025.
After winning Game 2 by a margin of 4-0, the Crew were eliminated from the playoffs with Saturday’s result after falling 1-0 at Cincinnati in Game 1.
The Crew own an overall postseason record of 29-28-8.
The Black & Gold finished the 2025 regular season in seventh place of the Eastern Conference with 54 points.