Through September 2025, the U.S. Men’s National Team is 11-1-3 all-time in Columbus. Through the 2022 FIFA Men’s World Cup, Ohio’s capital city has hosted more USMNT World Cup Qualifying matches (12) than anywhere else.
Quick Facts
Through September 2025 vs. Japan
- 11-1-3 record
- First match: October 11, 2000
- Times played at Historic Crew Stadium: 12
- Times played at Scotts Miracle-Gro Field: 3
- Most common opponent: Mexico (5)
- Most goals in Columbus: DaMarcus Beasley (3)
- 25 goals for, 4 goals against
Every Match in Columbus
Here are the dates, opponents and results of all 15 matches in Ohio's capital city. All were World Cup Qualifying unless mentioned otherwise.
Sept. 9, 2025 | 2-0 vs. Japan (friendly)
In the largest USMNT crowd at Scotts Miracle-Gro Field, 20,192 fans saw a win highlighted by a great opening goal from Alex Zendejas, assisted by Crew's Max Arfsten.
Jan. 27, 2022 | 1-0 vs. El Salvador
Columbus becomes the first city to host two matches in the same World Cup Qualifying cycle in several years.
Oct. 13, 2021 | 2-1 vs. Costa Rica
The USMNT’s debut at Scotts Miracle-Gro Field, just a few months after the stadium opened.
Nov. 11, 2016 | 1-2 vs. Mexico
All good things must come to an end. This was the last match at Historic Crew Stadium and the end of the Dos a Cero streak in Columbus.
March 29, 2016 | 4-0 vs. Guatemala
Christian Pulisic made his first appearance for the National Team, coming on as a sub.
Sept. 10, 2013 | 2-0 vs. Mexico
Clint Dempsey missed a late penalty and the crowd cheered. Why? It kept the Dos a Cero scoreline in tact.
Sept. 11, 2012 | 1-0 vs. Jamaica
Herculez Gomez scored a free kick to avenge a 1-2 away loss to Jamaica only four days earlier.
Feb. 11, 2009 | 2-0 vs. Mexico
Third time’s a charm for Dos a Cero.
Sept. 3, 2005 | 2-0 vs. Mexico
Dos a Cero, part dos.
Nov. 17, 2004 | 1-1 vs. Jamaica
The fifth match in Columbus and the first time the U.S. conceded a goal.
June 13, 2004 | 3-0 vs. Grenada
A Damarcus Beasley brace helped secure the win.
July 6, 2003 | 2-0 vs. Paraguay (friendly)
Told ya. Landon Donovan scored early and Earnie Stewart shut the door late.
June 7, 2001 | 0-0 vs. Ecuador (friendly)
A second scoreless draw in the first three matches in Columbus. We promise more goals are coming.
Feb. 28, 2001 | 2-0 vs. Mexico
The birth of Dos a Cero.
October 11, 2000 | 0-0 vs. Costa Rica
The first match in Columbus.
