Author: Austin Mucchetti

Fierce “Hell Is Real” derby between Columbus Crew and FC Cincinnati ends in 1-1 draw

The Columbus Crew drew with FC Cincinnati 1-1 Saturday night at Lower.com Field in a thrilling end-to-end match that saw two of the league’s top teams battle it out for the top spot in the Eastern Conference and the bragging rights of Ohio soccer. Diego Rossi scored the Crew’s all important equalizer, a penalty in the 54th minute to cancel out Kevin Denkey’s early strike … Continue reading Fierce “Hell Is Real” derby between Columbus Crew and FC Cincinnati ends in 1-1 draw

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Columbus Crew draws 2-2 to Philadelphia Union in highly contested Eastern Conference showdown

In a thrilling end-to-end Saturday night match at Subaru Park, the Columbus Crew clawed back to earn a point on the road against the Philadelphia Union thanks to a Sean Zawadzki goal deep into injury time. With the result, the Black & Gold continues its undefeated record away from home in the 2025 MLS season.  The Eastern Conference showdown between the division’s two highest-placed teams … Continue reading Columbus Crew draws 2-2 to Philadelphia Union in highly contested Eastern Conference showdown

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Columbus Crew eliminated from CONCACAF Champions Cup despite 2-1 victory vs LAFC in Round of 16 second leg

Faced with the daunting task of overcoming a three-goal deficit from last week’s disastrous first leg against Los Angeles Football Club, the Black & Gold knew they needed a miracle to prove that impossible is just an opinion. Unfortunately, regarding the Crew’s chances of advancing, it was the correct opinion. Though in a turnaround from last week’s road block, the Black & Gold did everything … Continue reading Columbus Crew eliminated from CONCACAF Champions Cup despite 2-1 victory vs LAFC in Round of 16 second leg

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A Night to Forget: Columbus Crew fall 3-0 to LAFC in first leg of CONCACAF Champions Cup Round of 16

In the wake of an undefeated, winning start to the 2025 MLS campaign, there was a sense of increased optimism as the Black & Gold approached their continental match-up against a perennial foe, Los Angeles Football Club. Fond memories of the 2023 MLS Cup victory, the Crew’s most recent 5-1 demolition of LAFC away from home last July, and the Black & Gold’s run to … Continue reading A Night to Forget: Columbus Crew fall 3-0 to LAFC in first leg of CONCACAF Champions Cup Round of 16

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The Crew holds onto 2-1 lead over LAFC to win 2023 MLS Cup

Folks, they did it.  No, you’re not dreaming.  The Columbus Crew secured its 3rd-ever MLS Cup victory, beating Western Conference champions LAFC 2-1 at Lower.com Field. Goals from Cucho Hernandez and Yaw Yeboah made the difference for the Black & Gold on the scoresheet but the all-around dominant performance from the Crew, who simply out-played LAFC, was relentless and nearly flawless. A tap-in from Dennis … Continue reading The Crew holds onto 2-1 lead over LAFC to win 2023 MLS Cup

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