Denis Bouanga scores twice and Nathan Ordaz adds a goal as LAFC ends a three-match losing streak to the Crew with a 3-0 victory in the first leg of their Round of 16 series, which concludes next

The Columbus Crew is gearing up for a familiar face-off against Los Angeles FC in the CONCACAF Champions Cup Round of 16.

The Columbus Crew’s journey towards a second consecutive CONCACAF Champions Cup final begins next week and its first opponent is all too familiar. The Black & Gold will play two legs against Los Angeles FC in the round of 16 after LAFC advanced past the Colorado Rapids in the first round

LAFC has lost three straight showdowns with the Crew, including a pair of title games, going into the opener of their two-leg Round of 16 matchup on Tuesday night at BMO Stadium.

Columbus Crew are starting their 2025 CONCACAF Champions Cup campaign in the round of 16 vs LAFC. Here's how to watch.

Columbus Crew are in down 3-0 in aggregate goals in their round of 16 series vs LAFC, with leg 2 set for Tuesday, March 11.

For the third different tournament in three years, the Crew are facing Los Angeles FC, something Crew coach Wilfried Nancy said was "written" to happen. The Crew learned they'd be facing LAFC in their opening series of the CONCACAF Champions Cup when LAFC defeated the Colorado Rapids to advance to the round of 16.