Inter Miami enters the highly anticipated match with four wins, three ties and no losses for 15 points. The Crew leads the Eastern Conference with 18 points on five wins and three ties. Both teams fell short of expectations in the playoffs last season, but won hardware, as Columbus won the Leagues Cup and Miami the Supporters Shield.

BOTTOM LINE: The Columbus Crew head into a matchup with Inter Miami as winners of three games in a row. The Crew are 4-0-1 in Eastern Conference games. Diego Rossi paces the fifth-ranked scoring team in the Eastern Conference with five. The Crew have scored 12 goals.