LAFC drops a 2-1 decision in Ohio, but Denis Bouanga’s breakaway goal in second-half stoppage time wraps up a 4-2 aggregate win in the two-leg series.

Columbus Crew put themselves in a goal-less hole going into the second leg of the round of 16 series vs LAFC in Champions Cup.

Facing a three-goal deficit on aggregate, the Crew fell short in their comeback attempt against Los Angeles FC in the first round of the CONCACAF Champions Cup. While Columbus scored two goals in the second leg Tuesday at Lower.

Columbus Crew fall on aggregate in CONCACAF Champions Cup round of 16 vs LAFC The Crew entered the tournament in the round of 16 with a bye as the reigning Leagues Cup champions and last year made it to the Champions Cup final before losing 3-0 to CF Pachuca.

Denis Bouanga scores twice and Nathan Ordaz adds a goal as LAFC ends a three-match losing streak to the Crew with a 3-0 victory in the first leg of their Round of 16 series, which concludes next