Columbus 3-0 Chivas USA in the MLS, round 1 at Mapfre Stadium, Columbus (20,145 capacity).

Chivas USA won 0, drew 1 and lost 4 of their previous 5 matches (L–L–L–D–L), scoring 2 and conceding 10.

The two sides have met 10 times: Columbus 5 wins, Chivas USA 3, 2 draws.