Author: Caleb Denorme

Sports Media and Journalism student at Butler University, Editor-in-Chief at The Butler Collegian, Massive Report Contributor

Crew tactical review: Final half-hour collapse dooms Columbus against Orlando

The Columbus Crew were back in action on Friday night, but it was a match to forget for the Black & Gold faithful. Columbus welcomed Orlando City SC to a rain-delayed match inside of Lower.com Field in typical Crew fashion, dominating possession and generating decent attacking chances. At the end of the first 45 minutes though, it was still deadlocked at 0-0. Jacen Russell-Rowe and … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Final half-hour collapse dooms Columbus against Orlando

Unknown's avatarCaleb DenormeLeave a comment

Crew tactical review: Nashville breaks Columbus’ dreams under a neon moon

The Columbus Crew were back in action for a midweek clash against Nashville SC, but fans will be wishing there was no game at all. The hosts took the lead just over a minute into the match, marking the second straight game where the Black & Gold have conceded within two minutes. Nashville grabbed another goal in the first half, sending the Crew into the … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Nashville breaks Columbus’ dreams under a neon moon

Unknown's avatarCaleb DenormeLeave a comment

Crew tactical review: Columbus’ comeback sends Cincinnati to burn in hell

The Columbus Crew enjoyed a typical trip to Cincinnati on Saturday evening, coming from behind a 2-0 deficit to win 4-2 in Ohio’s southern city. After two goals in the opening five minutes by Pavel Bucha and Evander gave Cincinnati a lead, the Black & Gold responded by rattling off four unanswered goals to seal all three points and claim the state. Diego Rossi, Max … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus’ comeback sends Cincinnati to burn in hell

Unknown's avatarCaleb DenormeLeave a comment

Crew tactical review: Columbus topples conference-leaders Philadelphia at home

The Columbus Crew grabbed another three points on Sunday, this time against Eastern Conference leaders Philadelphia Union. It was a tale of two halves for the Black & Gold, spending much of the first half in Philadelphia’s territory but absorbing more pressure in the second half. Mo Farsi found the breakthrough near the end of the first half, when a cross from fellow wingback Lassi … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus topples conference-leaders Philadelphia at home

Unknown's avatarCaleb DenormeLeave a comment

Crew tactical review: Columbus’ first half landslide washes away Atlanta United

The Columbus Crew grabbed a second consecutive win on Wednesday, downing Atlanta United 3-1. Columbus’ offense exploded in the first half, netting three goals courtesy of Andres Herrera and Jacen Russell-Rowe. Atlanta’s defense was lacking in the first 45, allowing the Black & Gold to run rampant and pepper Brad Guzan’s goalmouth with shots. In the second half though, the Five Stripes fought back. Brooks … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus’ first half landslide washes away Atlanta United

Unknown's avatarCaleb Denorme1 Comment

Crew tactical review: Columbus gets back to winning ways against Vancouver

The Columbus Crew returned to its winning ways on Saturday, taking down the Vancouver Whitecaps 2-1. After a break, the Black & Gold returned home to face the team at the top of the Western Conference. Although Vancouver was missing a host of typical contributors, they posed a sizable threat. Columbus took the lead moments into the match when Ibrahim Aliyu got on the end … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus gets back to winning ways against Vancouver

Unknown's avatarCaleb DenormeLeave a comment

Crew tactical review: Miami throttles Columbus to close out a rough May

The Columbus Crew’s winless streak continued as they fell to Inter Miami 5-1 on May 31st. The hosts struck early and often, thanks to defensive mistakes by the Columbus backline and goalkeeper Nico Hagen. Miami netted three goals in the first 25 minutes of the match, heading into the intermission with a 3-0 lead. A header from substitute Cesar Ruvalcaba brought the deficit back to … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Miami throttles Columbus to close out a rough May

Unknown's avatarCaleb DenormeLeave a comment

Crew tactical review: Columbus only musters one point from two games

The Columbus Crew continued their recent struggles this week, falling to Charlotte FC on the weekend and drawing Nashville SC in a midweek clash. Columbus got an early goal down in Charlotte, but the hosts battled back to eventually win the game 3-2. The Black & Gold never have good luck in Charlotte, but they returned home on Wednesday for a matchup with Nashville – … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus only musters one point from two games

Unknown's avatarCaleb DenormeLeave a comment

Crew tactical review: Columbus draws up north in Montreal

The Columbus Crew continued their unbeaten streak on the road, salvaging a 1-1 draw with lowly CF Montreal. It was a rough first half lacking scoring chances for Columbus, with Montreal fighting back against the Black & Gold’s possession style with long spells of possession themselves. The home side eventually found the opener courtesy of a dummy and a backheeled assist that found the feet … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus draws up north in Montreal

Unknown's avatarCaleb DenormeLeave a comment

Crew tactical review: Columbus blows by Charlotte to win at home

The Columbus Crew picked up another big win on Saturday, this time taking down a Charlotte FC side that opened up the season playing well. Dylan Chambost opened the scoring for Columbus in the 25th minute, burying a rebound that goalkeeper Kristijan Kahlina spilled in front of the goalmouth. Diego Rossi doubled the Black & Gold’s lead a mere 14 minutes later, but Wilfried Zaha … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus blows by Charlotte to win at home

Unknown's avatarCaleb DenormeLeave a comment

Crew tactical review: Columbus makes San Jose quake

The Columbus Crew got back to winning ways at their real home in downtown Columbus, defeating their geographic rivals San Jose Earthquakes 2-1. Sean Zawadzki opened the scoring for the Black & Gold in the first half on a whipped in freekick, but the Earthquakes equalized before halftime to send both teams to the locker room deadlocked. Max Arfsten found the winner for the Crew … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus makes San Jose quake

Unknown's avatarCaleb DenormeLeave a comment

Crew tactical review: Miami spoils Columbus’ northern party

On Saturday up in gloomy Cleveland, the Columbus Crew had their unbeaten streak ended by MLS’ other unbeaten team, Inter Miami. The Black & Gold began the game with the bulks share of possession but could not convert any meaningful chances into goals. Miami struck first, with Benjamin Cremaschi throwing his body on the line to head the ball past Patrick Schulte and into the … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Miami spoils Columbus’ northern party

Unknown's avatarCaleb DenormeLeave a comment

Crew tactical review: Columbus busts through the gates of St. Louis to grab a win

The Columbus Crew continued their unbeaten streak on Sunday, taking down St. Lous CITY SC 2-1. St. Louis opened the scoring within 10 minutes off a rebound that came back off the crossbar. A rare case of poor positioning by Patrick Schulte allowed the ball to be headed into the back of the net to put the hosts up 1-0. From there, Columbus responded. Steven … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus busts through the gates of St. Louis to grab a win

Unknown's avatarCaleb DenormeLeave a comment

Crew tactical review: Columbus scrapes by Montreal

The Columbus Crew continued their unbeaten streak to open up the 2025 MLS season with a 2-1 win over CF Montreal on Saturday. The first 30 minutes were a dream for the Black & Gold, netting two goals courtesy of Jacen Russell-Rowe and AZ Jackson to jump out to an early lead. From there though, Montreal showed fight to get back into the game. Prince … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus scrapes by Montreal

Unknown's avatarCaleb DenormeLeave a comment