Crew dominates 4-0 in first Leagues Cup appearance

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The Columbus Crew beat Sporting Kansas City 4-0 tonight, with the Crew's most recent acquisitions playing a vital role in the win and advancing Columbus to the next round of the Leagues Cup.

As the reigning MLS Cup Champions, the Crew bypassed the group stage, so tonight's match at Lower.com Field marked the Crew's first venture in this year's Leagues Cup. The Round of 32 match-up began the knockout stage for Sporting KC, after they advanced from group stage as the West Region's Group 4 runners-up.