Crew take Champions Cup first-leg advantage after downing Monterrey

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[{"selector":"#anim-c2aef092-fa07-40e8-a58e-9da901aeaea4","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-12ce3e22-ba63-46b2-bc1d-3400fc697985","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-106.84931%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] The Columbus Crew's resilience and determination shine as they claim victory over Monterrey, marking a historic milestone in their CONCACAF Champions Cup journey.