Crew clinch playoff berth with 2-0 win over DC United

COLUMBUS — Josh Williams and Justin Meram scored and the Columbus Crew clinched an Eastern Conference playoff spot with a 2-0 victory over D.C. United on Saturday night.Williams opened the scoring in the 14th minute, finishing Federico Higuain's corner with a header from the middle of the area. Meram scored in the 56th with a blast from the left corner of the 18-yard box that hit under the crossbar.The Crew (15-12-5) improved their unbeaten streak to eight games and finished the night alon