Author: Caleb Denorme

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

Crew tactical review: The Black & Gold jump back into winning ways in 2024

The Columbus Crew kicked off its title defense in familiar fashion with a 1-0 victory over Atlanta United. The Black & Gold were on the front foot for much of the first half, grabbing a lead courtesy of a Cucho Hernandez goal in the 27th minute. The Crew earned a penalty in the second half after Mo Farsi was brought down in the box which … Continue reading Crew tactical review: The Black & Gold jump back into winning ways in 2024

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Crew tactical review: How the Black & Gold added a third star vs. LAFC

The Columbus Crew finished the 2023 season on top of Major League Soccer, besting LAFC 2-1 to become the 2023 MLS Cup champions. The Black & Gold jumped out to a 1-0 lead courtesy of a penalty kick from forward Cucho Hernandez before wing back Yaw Yeboah doubled Columbus’ lead only minutes later. In the second half, the Crew still went at LAFC, but the … Continue reading Crew tactical review: How the Black & Gold added a third star vs. LAFC

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Crew tactical review: The Black & Gold rallies against FC Cincinnati to reach the MLS Cup Final

The Columbus Crew was victorious in the Hell is Real Derby in the Eastern Conference Final, defeating FC Cincinnati 3-2. Cincinnati went up 2-0 in the first half at TQL Stadium thanks to a Brandon Vazquez strike and Lucho Acosta freekick before giving up two goals to the Black & Gold in the second 45 minutes. After 90 minutes, the teams couldn’t be separated, but … Continue reading Crew tactical review: The Black & Gold rallies against FC Cincinnati to reach the MLS Cup Final

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Crew tactical review: Black & Gold picks up points against New England Revolution, Atlanta United

The Columbus Crew continued the team’s march towards the MLS Cup playoffs last week with two games on the road. The Black & Gold were able to come home with four points thanks to a 2-1 win against the New England Revolution and a 1-1 draw vs. Atlanta United. Defender Malte Amundsen secured all three points for Columbus against the Revs in the dying moments … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Black & Gold picks up points against New England Revolution, Atlanta United

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Crew tactical review: Black & Gold ties a thriller against Philadelphia Union

The Columbus Crew returned home to take on the Philadelphia Union in what could be an MLS Cup playoff preview. The Black & Gold opened the 2023 campaign against the Union in Philadelphia, falling 4-1 in Wilfried Nancy’s first game in charge. Much has changed since then for both sides, which produced an end-to-end match that ended up tied at 1-1. Columbus stuck to the … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Black & Gold ties a thriller against Philadelphia Union

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Crew tactical review: Black & Gold deliver a dud at Inter Miami on Fourth of July

The Columbus Crew extended the team’s unbeaten streak to six gamess on Tuesday in a 2-2 draw with Inter Miami. Typically a tie on the road is a good thing in MLS, but given Inter is at the bottom of the Eastern Conference, this was not the result the Black & Gold hoped for. Columbus got out to a hot start with a volley goal … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Black & Gold deliver a dud at Inter Miami on Fourth of July

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