It is do-or-die time now for the Columbus Crew, who are looking to turn a great season into a legendary season, but they cannot slip up again as they travel to Red Bull Arena to face the New York Red Bulls for the third match in a row and the second in their playoff series. Columbus was dealing with a number of injuries last match, but … Continue reading Predicted XI: New York Red Bulls

The Columbus Crew host the New York Red Bulls for their first round matchup of the 2024 MLS Cup playoffs. The Crew defeated the Red Bulls 3-2 on a stoppage time winner from defender Malte Amundsen just over a week ago. Playmaker Emil Forsberg scored a brace against the Black & Gold, a reminder that Columbus cannot look past this team now that they are … Continue reading Predicted XI: New York Red Bulls

The Columbus Crew have secured the second seed in the Eastern Conference, ensuring they will have home-field advantage through the playoffs, at least until the Eastern Conference final—should they advance and face Inter Miami. While this weekend’s match holds no implications for seeding, the Crew are eager to accumulate points for a better chance to host the MLS Cup if they progress that far. Adding … Continue reading Predicted XI: New England Revolution

The Columbus Crew will host the Philadelphia Union after both teams experienced disappointing results in midweek matches. A win for Columbus would solidify their position above FC Cincinnati in second place in the Eastern Conference, while also boosting team morale. The Crew recently suffered losses to both Miami and Club América, witnessing opponents celebrate a trophy on their pitch twice within eight days. The Miami … Continue reading Predicted XI: Philadelphia Union

The Columbus Crew play host to Inter Miami in a high stakes contest. Miami has faltered as of late, leaving the door open for the Crew to chase and potentially win the Supporter’s Shield although Columbus now needs help from Toronto or New England after dropping points against DC United.  The Black & Gold have had one of their healthier seasons with minimal injuries, goalkeeper … Continue reading Predicted XI: Inter Miami

The Columbus Crew travel to Cincinnati to take on their southern rivals in the Hell is Real derby. In this match Columbus will have their typical starting goalkeeper and a goalkeeper as backup, unlike last week when they were left shorthanded by call up rules, injuries, and international call-ups. A red card to fourth choice keeper Abraham Romero left swiss army knife Sean Zawadzki in … Continue reading Predicted XI: Hell is Real (Part Two)

The Columbus Crew host the Seattle Sounders Saturday evening, which gives the Black & Gold a rare match over the international break. This match was rescheduled in the international window due to Columbus’ appearance in the Concacaf Champions Cup final. This international break is brutal for the Crew who are missing six players, goalkeepers Patrick Schulte and Nicholas Hagen will not be available for selection. … Continue reading Predicted XI: Seattle Sounders

The Columbus Crew showed their determination to win everything they can by rotating nine players from their Leagues Cup winning squad as they make the final stretch into the MLS Playoffs. With most of its starters rested, Columbus should be fresh to host New York City FC over the weekend. NYCFC nearly downed the eventual Leagues Cup champions as the Crew won in a penalty … Continue reading Predicted XI: NYCFC

The Columbus Crew only just passed the New York City FC and are rewarded with a Leagues Cup Semifinal appearance against the Philadelphia Union. The Crew will host either the final or third place game which looks to be contested Sunday. After a first round bye the Crew will play five straight home games in Leagues Cup. Philadelphia will be without the Leagues Cup top … Continue reading Predicted XI: Philadelphia Union – Leagues Cup

The Columbus Crew have reached the quarterfinals of the Leagues Cup and will host New York City FC on Saturday night. Both teams have faced tough opposition, Inter Miami for the Crew and Tigres for NYCFC, and look to advance past the toughest quadrant of the Leagues Cup. Columbus holds hosting rights for every match they play in for the tournament as a result of … Continue reading Predicted XI: NYCFC – Leagues Cup

Inter Miami CF, the reigning Leagues Cup champions, travel to Columbus Tuesday evening without star forward Lionel Messi to take on the defending MLS Champions, Columbus Crew. Both teams have enjoyed recent success as Miami went from worst to first with a complete roster makeover as they lead the Supporters Shield Standings and the Crew won MLS Cup by playing an imaginative, innovative, and fun … Continue reading Predicted XI: Inter Miami CF – Leagues Cup

The Columbus Crew enter Leagues Cup competition after a first-round bye to host Sporting Kansas City. This will be the Crew’s first competitive match since July 20th. SKC advanced to the knockout round by beating the Chicago Fire, who did not win a match in the group stage. Columbus beat Sporting KC 4-0 earlier in the season.  The Black & Gold have had a prolonged … Continue reading Predicted XI: Sporting Kansas City – League’s Cup

The Columbus Crew travel to take on Atlanta United for their last match before a layoff for the All-Star Game and Leagues Cup. Anything other than a win in this match will feel like a letdown, especially after experiencing midweek disappointment against Charlotte. Due to the Crew having a first-round bye in the Leagues Cup, their next competitive match is August 9th versus an opponent … Continue reading Predicted XI: Atlanta United

The Columbus Crew return home after a massive 5-1 victory over Los Angeles Football Club. The Crew host Charlotte FC as the Black & Gold look to avenge an early season loss where two players needed injury substitutions early in the first half, adding to the frustration, Major League Soccer was still in the midst of a referee lockout. Questionable officiating, a Cucho outburst, and … Continue reading Predicted XI: Charlotte FC

The Columbus Crew travel to take on Los Angeles FC in a 2023 MLS Cup rematch, this time in La La Land instead of Columbus, Ohio. Both teams enter in good form, the Crew having won four matches in a row and sporting eight wins and two losses in the last 10 MLS games. LAFC on the other hand have won nine of their last … Continue reading Predicted XI: Los Angeles Football Club