Columbus Crew blew a 2-0 lead against Toluca FC in the Leagues Cup group stage, and went to PKs where they fell 4-2.

The Columbus Crew’s defense of its 2024 Leagues Cup title got off to a rocky start as the club fell to current Mexican champions Toluca in a penalty shootout after blowing a 2-0 lead in regulation at Lower.

The Columbus Crew had multiple opportunities to put Toluca FC away in Leagues Cup group play but failed to do so and were defeated in PKs.