Eastern Conference Final vs Columbus Crew (2018)
Atlanta United's second-season playoff run to MLS Cup glory.
The 2018 Eastern Conference Final was a playoff match in Atlanta United's second season, following their first playoff appearance in 2017. Atlanta advanced to MLS Cup 2018 after defeating New York City FC in the Conference Semifinals and then beating Columbus Crew in the Conference Final.
Quick Facts
- Score
- Atlanta United 3–1 Columbus Crew
Reader's Guide
This match was part of Atlanta United's second MLS season. The team had previously made the playoffs in their inaugural 2017 season, where they lost to Columbus Crew in a penalty shoot-out in the first round.
Did You Know?
- The 2018 Eastern Conference Final was part of Atlanta's run to winning MLS Cup 2018.
- The attendance of 70,016 for the Eastern Conference Final was not an MLS playoff attendance record in 2018; that record was held by the 2018 MLS Cup with 73,019.
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