In the 2020 MLS season, the Columbus Crew enjoyed a historic campaign under head coach Caleb Porter, culminating in their second MLS Cup championship. Overcoming a season disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Crew finished 3rd in the Eastern Conference with a 12-5-6 record. They were dominant at MAPFRE Stadium, remaining virtually unbeaten at home. In the playoffs, they defeated the New York Red Bulls, Nashville SC, and New England Revolution before thumping the defending champion Seattle Sounders 3-0 in the final, led by MLS Cup MVP Lucas Zelarayan.. In the 2021 Major League Soccer season, the defending champion Columbus Crew endured a disappointing campaign, finishing 9th in the Eastern Conference and 17th overall with a 13-13-8 record, missing the MLS Cup Playoffs by one point. Plagued by an injury-battered roster and international duties, the team suffered a costly six-game losing streak. A bright spot was capturing the international Campeones Cup by defeating Cruz Azul 2-0. Lucas Zelarayán led the offense with 12 league goals, while reserve striker Miguel Berry emerged as an unsung hero. The year also featured a brief name rebrand controversy and the opening of their new downtown stadium, Lower.com Field.