Author: Caleb Denorme

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

Crew tactical review: Columbus adapts to grab three points in Montreal

The Columbus Crew got back to its winning ways on Wednesday, heading North to beat CF Montreal. The game started well for Columbus, opening the scoring courtesy of Max Arfsten hanging out on the back post and putting in a rebound that had come off the keeper. The Black & Gold would seemingly double their lead through a thunderous strike from Christian Ramirez, but the … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus adapts to grab three points in Montreal

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Crew tactical review: Hell becomes very real for Columbus

The Columbus Crew continued its poor stretch of form in MLS play, this time falling to rivals FC Cincinnati 2-1 on Saturday evening. This is the first loss for Columbus at home against their noisy neighbors, in what was arguably their worst performance of this young season. The Black & Gold battled back and forth with Cincinnati until Kevin Kelsy broke the deadlock in the … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Hell becomes very real for Columbus

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Crew tactical review: Columbus conquers Monterrey and moves on to the CCL final

The Columbus Crew punched their ticket to the CONCACAF Champions Cup Final on Wednesday, besting Monterrey 3-1 on the night and 5-2 on aggregate. The game started off rough for Columbus, conceding in the first ten minutes on a Yevhen Cheberko own goal. From there, it was an uphill battle to get back on the right side of the away-goals tiebreaker. The Black & Gold … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus conquers Monterrey and moves on to the CCL final

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Crew tactical review: A chess match with an old friend yields a point for Columbus

The Columbus Crew returned from CONCACAF Champions Cup play to tie again in MLS competition, this time against CF Montreal. This matchup was anticipated by Crew fans due to the return of Montreal’s new coach Laurent Courtois to Columbus. The former Crew 2 coach got the job up in Canada after two successful seasons at the helm of the Capys. The first half of this … Continue reading Crew tactical review: A chess match with an old friend yields a point for Columbus

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Crew tactical review: Columbus gets a massive victory against Monterrey

The Columbus Crew emerged victorious on Wednesday to take a 2-1 lead on aggregate down to Mexico against Monterrey. Columbus struck first against the Rayados courtesy of Cucho Hernandez in the first half. Monterrey had its chances, but so did the Black & Gold. It was the Mexican club that would get on the scoreboard next, evening the tie on goals but going up on … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus gets a massive victory against Monterrey

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Crew tactical review: Columbus fights back to add a point at home

The Columbus Crew finished with yet another draw on Saturday, this time against the Portland Timbers. Portland struck first early in the match on a slow rolling shot that snuck its way past Patrick Schulte. The Black & Gold evened the game courtesy of a Cucho Hernandez shot that found the bottom corner in the second half. The Timbers equalized a mere six minutes later, … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus fights back to add a point at home

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Crew tactical review: Columbus’ backup brigade earns a point on the road

The Columbus Crew returned to MLS play on Saturday evening, taking on Real Salt Lake away from home. The Black & Gold’s lineup was heavily rotated, featuring only three regular starters such as Aidan Morris, Rudy Camacho, and Malte Amundsen. Columbus still played its brand of soccer but had to rely more on their defense against an RSL squad that sent out their first team. … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus’ backup brigade earns a point on the road

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Crew tactical review: Columbus pulls it out down in Mexico

The Columbus Crew advanced in dramatic fashion in the CONCACAF Champions Cup, besting Tigres on penalties. The game got off to a disastrous start for the Black & Gold, with a failed pull-back by Patrick Schulte resulting in an easy opener for the hosts. From there, Columbus had to scrap and claw to generate scoring chances. Ultimately, the Crew found their goal in the second … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus pulls it out down in Mexico

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Crew tactical review: Black & Gold grab a point at home against DC

The Columbus Crew tied an improved DC United side 1-1 on Saturday at Lower.com Field. Cucho Hernandez returned to the lineup after he missed two games due to a “team policy violation”, which caused the rumor mill to circulate among fans. Another player who made their return was Will Sands, starting for the first time since tearing his ACL in 2023. It was a back-and-forth … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Black & Gold grab a point at home against DC

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Crew tactical review: Columbus ties Tigres in a feisty battle

The Columbus Crew returned to CONCACAF Champions Cup action Tuesday night, battling Tigres UANL at home. It was an odd night for the Black & Gold, with star striker Cucho Hernandez still barred from the squad in a pivotal game. The match itself was not much better when Tigres opened the scoring in the first 20 minutes. Columbus answered though, courtesy of a Diego Rossi … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus ties Tigres in a feisty battle

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Crew tactical review: Columbus salvages a point in Nashville

The Columbus Crew traveled south to take on Nashville SC a week after suffering its first loss of the season against Charlotte FC. Sean Zawadzki opened the scoring for the Black & Gold in the first half with a thundering header off a corner. Nashville struck back, scoring twice in first half stoppage time to grab the lead heading into the intermission. Early in the … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus salvages a point in Nashville

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Crew tactical review: Columbus drops first game of the season in Charlotte

The Columbus Crew dropped its first game of the season in Charlotte FC 2-0 on Saturday night.  Plagued by early injuries and suspect refereeing decisions, the Black & Gold held on to a 0-0 score line until Charlotte broke through in the 83rd minute. The hosts did not let up, doubling their advantage a mere five minutes later to send the Crew home with no … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus drops first game of the season in Charlotte

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Crew tactical review: Black & Gold dominate New York

The Columbus Crew returned to MLS regular season action with a bang on Saturday, thrashing the New York Red Bulls to the tune of a 3-0 victory. It was a comprehensive and dominating win for the Black & Gold, controlling the game from the opening kick. Cucho Hernandez put Columbus up 1-0 in the first half courtesy of a Yaw Yeboah cross that he rocketed … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Black & Gold dominate New York

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Crew tactical review: Black & Gold advance in Champions Cup

The Columbus Crew advanced to the next round of the CONCACAF Champions Cup after defeating the Houston Dynamo 2-1 on aggregate. After winning the first leg 1-0, Columbus returned home and tied Houston 1-1 following a late tally from the Dynamo. Cucho Hernandez opened the scoring in the 40th minute to continue his hot scoring streak. The Black & Gold played well from that point … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Black & Gold advance in Champions Cup

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Crew tactical review: Canadian combo stuns the Fire

The Columbus Crew secured its second win of the young MLS season on Saturday night with a 2-1 victory over the Chicago Fire. Substitute Jacen Russell-Rowe opened the scoring for the Black & Gold before Chicago equalized just a few moments later. Fellow countryman and substitute Mo Farsi won all three points for the Crew deep into stoppage time with a rebound tap-in. It was … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Canadian combo stuns the Fire

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