Columbus Crew Win 2023 MLS Cup, Defeating LAFC, 2-1

COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Crew won their third MLS Cup presented by Audi after defeating the Los Angeles Football Club 2-1 at Lower.com Field. Columbus became the third club in league history to win MLS Cup at least three different times, and it marked their second championship trophy (2020) in the past four seasons. Cucho Hernández was named the 2023 MLS Cup MVP presented by Audi, after scoring the opening goal of the match in the 33rd minute, which was his fifth of the postseason. With the victory, Crew midfielder and captain Darlington Nagbe won his fourth MLS Cup (2015, 2018, 2020, 2023), becoming just the 10th player in league history to win four-or-more MLS Cups.