COLUMBUS CREW
Columbus Crew
Hell is Real: Columbus Crew proving they're the 'best team in Ohio' is top priority
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Columbus Dispatch
Every year when the Crew and FC Cincinnati kick off their first Hell is Real match of the season, a new battle begins. At stake: the claim to being the best team in Ohio.
The 2023 edition of the rivalry was deadlocked after the regular season with each club winning at their respective home field.