MLS roster profiles also state which players fill international slots, which were signed to homegrown contracts, and which were paid with target allocation money. The year every player's contract runs out, and the amount of club options years are also included in the roster profile details.

Crew midfielder Andres Herrera looked to generate the first offense attempt for Columbus with a shot inside Toronto's box but had that attempt blocked by a Toronto defender. After the block, the ball rolled into the arms of goalkeeper Sean Johnson, shutting down the play. The attempt was recorded as a save for Johnson.

In Diego Rossi's career with Columbus, starting with a 3-0 Hell is Real victory on Aug. 20, 2023, Rossi has seen more success than failure with two wins and one loss. Still, the Crew attacker recognizes the weight of the what's at stake every time the club faces Cincinnati.