Author: Caleb Denorme

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

Crew tactical review: LAFC blitzes Columbus to open Champions Cup play

The Columbus Crew kicked off their 2025 CONCACAF Champions Cup campaign in disappointing style, falling to LAFC 3-0 away from home. After controlling the opening few minutes of the game, Columbus quickly was on the back foot due to LAFC’s press and ability to hit on the counter. After only 20 minutes, Denis Bouanga opened the scoring courtesy of Steven Moreira getting pickpocketed. Bouanga would … Continue reading Crew tactical review: LAFC blitzes Columbus to open Champions Cup play

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Crew tactical review: Columbus braves cold temperatures to grab three points

The Columbus Crew grabbed its second win of the season on the road against the New England Revolution. On a freezing night in the northeast, the Black & Gold weathered former Crew head coach and current New England coach Caleb Porter’s storm and grabbed a singular goal to claim all three points. It was a cagey affair, with little action for most of the match. … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus braves cold temperatures to grab three points

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Crew tactical review: Columbus starts off 2025 with a win over Chicago

The Columbus Crew grabbed its first win of the season with a 4-2 victory over the Chicago Fire at Lower.com Field. The visitors got out to an early lead, but Columbus responded shortly after courtesy of Jacen Russell-Rowe. Yet again, Chicago pushed out in front just minutes later to give Gregg Berhalter a lead against his former team. From there, it was all Black & … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus starts off 2025 with a win over Chicago

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Crew tactical review: Columbus’ season ends prematurely in New Jersey

The Columbus Crew had their season come to a premature end on Sunday, falling in penalty kicks to the New York Red Bulls. After losing the opening game in Columbus, the Black & Gold travelled to New Jersey to try and even the best-of-three series. Substitute Max Arfsten opened the scoring for the crew, but RBNY was able to equalize when a defensive lapse led … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus’ season ends prematurely in New Jersey

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Tactical review: Columbus is stunned at home by RBNY to open up the 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs

The Columbus Crew started off their 2024 playoff campaign in disappointing fashion, losing their first game at home to New York Red Bulls. After beating RBNY a few weeks ago, the visitors came out with a new game plan to combat the defending champions. This new plan worked well, allowing New York to grab a goal off a corner midway through the first half. RBNY … Continue reading Tactical review: Columbus is stunned at home by RBNY to open up the 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs

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Crew tactical review: Columbus closes out the regular season with another win

The Columbus Crew rounded out their regular season with a road win over New York Red Bulls. This win not only cemented their spot as the second seed in the Eastern Conference, but it also set Columbus up with a best-of-three matchup against this same Red Bulls side. Wilfried Nancy threw out a half-rotated lineup for this game, but there were still major home field … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus closes out the regular season with another win

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Crew tactical review: Columbus exploits poor defensive play to grab three points

The Columbus Crew continued their winning ways, downing the New England Revolution 4-0 at home. DeJuan Jones opened the scoring against his former team in the fifth minute, cutting inside and placing a curler into the side netting. After that, the pitch became the Alexandru Matan show. The Romanian would score nine minutes later to double Columbus’ lead and then twice more in the second … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus exploits poor defensive play to grab three points

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Crew tactical review: Columbus downs Philadelphia behind Cucho Hernandez’s brace

The Columbus Crew bounced back from their loss against Inter Miami to face the Philadelphia Union at home on Saturday. It did not take long for the scoring to start, with Cucho Hernandez heading in a Dylan Chambost-delivered corner to put Columbus up 1-0. The Union would find the equalizer off a rebound, but Mo Farsi put the Black & Gold back ahead just before … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus downs Philadelphia behind Cucho Hernandez’s brace

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Crew tactical review: Columbus finds out Messi can still shine in Ohio

The Columbus Crew returned home after grabbing a draw in D.C. to face Inter Miami with the Supporters Shield on the line. Columbus had to avoid a loss to keep their Shield hopes alive, while Miami only needed a victory to capture the regular season title. The visitors would strike first with two goals in the last five minutes of the first half. After being … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus finds out Messi can still shine in Ohio

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Crew tactical review: Columbus field trip to DC and leaves with a point

Photo by: Gary Wiggins/ISNSoccer.com The Columbus Crew returned to MLS league play on Saturday, heading into the nation’s capital to take on DC United. After a trip to the White House to celebrate their 2023 MLS Cup title, Columbus came out with a very strong lineup only two changes different from their XI that went against Club America. DC would strike first, with Christian Benteke … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus field trip to DC and leaves with a point

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Crew tactical review: Columbus falls in a controversial Campeones Cup shootout

The Columbus Crew made a return to international action on Wednesday, facing Mexican giants Club America in the Campeones Cup. It was a rough first half for Columbus, with America enjoying the bulk of posession and seemingly imposing their will. Near the end of the first half though, the Black & Gold began to grow into the game. After the halftime intermission, the Crew were … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus falls in a controversial Campeones Cup shootout

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Crew tactical review: Columbus slays the Lions in a seven-goal thriller

The Columbus Crew showed no signs of slowing down despite a congested schedule, besting Orlando City SC 4-3 on Saturday evening. Columbus struck first, with Diego Rossi finding the back of the net with a little help from a deflection. From there, the Black & Gold slammed home two goals in the second half to extend their lead. Both Christian Ramirez and super-sub Cucho Hernandez … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus slays the Lions in a seven-goal thriller

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Crew tactical review: Columbus claims another Trillium Cup with a win over Toronto

The Columbus Crew returned to winning ways in a midweek matchup with rival Toronto FC. Columbus made the trek up to Canada after a scoreless draw with FC Cincinnati on Saturday. Because of this, the Black & Gold featured a slightly rotated lineup, with another matchup with Orlando City SC coming on the weekend. The Crew struggled a bit in the first half, failing to … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus claims another Trillium Cup with a win over Toronto

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Crew tactical review: Hell is scoreless

The Columbus Crew traveled down Interstate 71 on Saturday, looking to rebound against bitter rivals FC Cincinnati. It was a tightly contested matchup, with both teams generating some looks on goal and controlling portions of the match. Despite the combination of these two highly talented teams, the game ended in a 0-0 draw. Despite the shared points, the Black & Gold clinched a playoff spot … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Hell is scoreless

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Crew tactical review: Goalkeeper-less Columbus gets blitzed by the league, and Seattle

The Columbus Crew returned to MLS action after a week of rest to take on the Seattle Sounders at home on Saturday. Columbus featured a highly rotated lineup due to a significant number of players being called up to international duty. One surprising aspect of the team sheet was the inclusion of only one goalkeeper after MLS denied the Black & Gold’s exemption request to … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Goalkeeper-less Columbus gets blitzed by the league, and Seattle

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