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

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

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

What did and didn’t work in the Black & Gold’s loss at Orlando City and how the team bounced back against the Fire. Continue reading Crew tactical review: Black & Gold rebound against Chicago Fire to clinch MLS Cup playoff spot

A look at what the Black & Gold tactically in the last two matches. Continue reading Crew tactical review: Black & Gold splits games vs. Toronto FC, Houston Dynamo

A look at what Columbus did to get a Hell Is Real win. Continue reading Crew tactical review: Black & Gold brings the heat in Hell Is Real Derby

A look at the tactical side of the Black & Gold’s win vs. CITY. Continue reading Crew tactical review: Black & Gold open Leagues Cup with win vs. St. Louis CITY

Too many errors and poor decisions led to a first Crew loss in over a moth. Continue reading Crew tactical review: Black & Gold cut down by Portland Timbers

What the Black & Gold did to have success and what didn’t work against the Pigeons. Continue reading Crew tactical review: Black & Gold secure late point against New York City FC

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

How the Black & Gold got three more points at home. Continue reading Crew tactical review: Black & Gold win vs. New York Red Bulls despite shaky performance

How the Black & Gold tactically beat one of MLS’s best teams. Continue reading Crew tactical review: Black & Gold dismantle Nashville SC

What the Black & Gold did tactically on Saturday against NYCFC on the road. Continue reading Crew tactical review: Black & Gold settle for a draw at New York City FC

How the Black & Gold played in a win in Chicago. Continue reading Crew tactical review: Black & Gold take all three points at Chicago Fire

The good and the bad of the Black & Gold’s win against Charlotte. Continue reading Crew tactical review: How the Black & Gold hung four on Charlotte FC