MLS clubs nearly brawl in tunnel after on-field skirmish spills over into ugly post-match moment

Source: New York Post

FC Cincinnati and Columbus Crew players nearly came to blows on Saturday night inside the tunnel leading to their respective locker rooms.   Social media video showed coaches, security and uniformed police officers having to get in between players from the rival MLS clubs to de-escalate a heated situation that started on the pitch at the end of the Crew’s 2-1 win over Cincinnati. 3 FC Cincinnati midfielder Brian Anunga (27) holds back Columbus Crew midfielder André Gomes (20) from getting to FC Cincinnatis Gerardo Valenzuela (22) in the second half of the match at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field.