Benji Michel scored in the 84th minute to help Orlando City beat the Columbus Crew 2-1 on Wednesday night.

Orlando City (11-3-8) broke a tie for third place with Columbus in the Eastern Conference standings with one game left. The Lions have lost just once in their last 16 games. The Crew (11-6-5) were eliminated from the Supporters’ Shield race for the regular-season title.

With Orlando City down a man after Nani received a red card in the 52nd minute, Michel headed the ball to himself and tapped it between goalkeeper Eloy Room’s legs for his fifth goal of the season. Chris Mueller scored his 10th goal in the 27th minute. Mauricio Pereyra assisted on both goals.

Orlando City's Tesho Akindele, top, heads the ball during the team's MLS soccer match against the Columbus Crew in Orlando, Fla., Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020. Orlando won 2-1. (Stephen M. DowellOrlando Sentinel via AP)

Orlando City's Tesho Akindele, top, heads the ball during the team's MLS soccer match against the Columbus Crew in Orlando, Fla., Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020. Orlando won 2-1. (Stephen M. DowellOrlando Sentinel via AP)

Harrison Afful scored his first goal of the season for Columbus, connecting from the 18-yard box in the 56th minute.

FIRE 2, MINNESOTA UNITED 2, TIE

Jose Aja and Robin Lod scored in the second half and Minnesota overcame a two-goal deficit to tie Chicago.

Orlando City fans cheer during the team's MLS soccer match against the Columbus Crew in Orlando, Fla., Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020. Orlando won 2-1. (Stephen M. DowellOrlando Sentinel via AP)

Orlando City fans cheer during the team's MLS soccer match against the Columbus Crew in Orlando, Fla., Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020. Orlando won 2-1. (Stephen M. DowellOrlando Sentinel via AP)

Minnesota United (8-5-7) stretched its unbeaten streak to seven games.

Aja scored off a set piece from close range, tapping a shot to the near post that beat goalkeeper Bobby Shuttleworth in the 64th minute. Lod scored in a header off a cross from Romain Metanire in the 80th.

Robert Beric and Mauricio Pineda scored for Chicago (5-9-8).

Orlando City players yell at an official after a red card was issued during the team's MLS soccer match against the Columbus Crew in Orlando, Fla., Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020. Orlando won 2-1. (Stephen M. DowellOrlando Sentinel via AP)

Orlando City players yell at an official after a red card was issued during the team's MLS soccer match against the Columbus Crew in Orlando, Fla., Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020. Orlando won 2-1. (Stephen M. DowellOrlando Sentinel via AP)
Orlando City's Chris Mueller, center, yells at a game official, who issues a red card to Orlando's Nani during the tema's MLS soccer match against the Columbus Crew in Orlando, Fla., Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020. Orlando won 2-1. (Stephen M. DowellOrlando Sentinel via AP)

Orlando City's Chris Mueller, center, yells at a game official, who issues a red card to Orlando's Nani during the tema's MLS soccer match against the Columbus Crew in Orlando, Fla., Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020. Orlando won 2-1. (Stephen M. DowellOrlando Sentinel via AP)