Crew launch title defense vs. visiting Atlanta United

(Photo credit: Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK)The Columbus Crew begin their quest to become the first repeat champion in a dozen years on Saturday by hosting one of the teams they ousted in the postseason along the way to winning the 2023 MLS Cup.

Atlanta United last played in Columbus on Nov. 12 when the Crew won 4-2 in the deciding third game of Round One.

After advancing past Orlando City SC and F