Predicted XI: Orlando City SC

The Columbus Crew travel to Exploria Stadium to take on Orlando City SC in a do-or-die MLS Cup playoff match to advance to the Eastern Conference final. Orlando were able to dispatch a toothless Nashville SC side by two 1-0 victories in the first round, while Columbus advanced by way of two home victories in three matches against Atlanta United. Orlando got the better of … Continue reading Predicted XI: Orlando City SC

Crew 2 falls in MLS NEXT Pro Cup to Austin FC II

Columbus Crew 2 returned to the MLS NEXT Pro Cup Final for the second straight year, facing off against Austin FC II on Sunday at Lower.com Field. Despite the Black & Gold taking the lead in the second half, Austin came away with a 3-1 victory to be crowned 2023 MLS NEXT Pro champions.  The first half played out evenly, with the Crew 2 edging … Continue reading Crew 2 falls in MLS NEXT Pro Cup to Austin FC II

Birthday boy Gibran Rayo Rayo sends Crew 2 to the MLS NEXT Pro Cup in 1-0 win

Columbus Crew 2 traveled to Foxborough to take on the New England Revolution II in the Eastern Conference Final on Saturday. The Black & Gold advance to the championship game after a 1-0 win thanks to a late goal from forward Gibran Rayo and will take on the Western Conference winner Austin FC II in Columbus. Crew 2 was the more dangerous team in the … Continue reading Birthday boy Gibran Rayo Rayo sends Crew 2 to the MLS NEXT Pro Cup in 1-0 win

Lakpes’ stout performance sends Crew 2 to the Eastern Conference Final

Columbus Crew 2 traveled to Matthews, North Carolina, to take on Crown Legacy FC in the MLS NEXT Pro playoffs on Sunday. It was a hard-fought 1-0 victory for Crew in the Eastern Conference semifinals, handing Crown Legacy the team’s first ever-home defeat.  The match started slowly, with Columbus having a couple early opportunities. In the 13th minute, Crew 2 almost got a chance on … Continue reading Lakpes’ stout performance sends Crew 2 to the Eastern Conference Final

The Crew concede late, earn a point in 1-1 draw with Atlanta United

With the 2023 Major League Soccer winding down, every point matters as the Columbus Crew battle for playoff seeding. The Crew had an opportunity to get an important three points on the road for the second time this week on Saturday night but had to settle for a 1-1 draw with Atlanta United after conceding a late equalizer. Columbus controlled the first half of the … Continue reading The Crew concede late, earn a point in 1-1 draw with Atlanta United

Predicted XI: New England Revolution

The Columbus Crew travels to Foxborough, Massachusetts to take on the New England Revolution on Wednesday night. The Revolution pulled into third place in the Eastern Conference and ahead of the Crew over the weekend due to Columbus’ draw to Philadelphia and New England’s victory against Charlotte FC. New England will hope that the team’s recent victory will pull it out of a dreary run … Continue reading Predicted XI: New England Revolution

Crew’s Cucho Hernandez wins MLS Player of the Month for September

It’s been a good month for Columbus Crew forward Cucho Hernandez. The Black & Gold striker scored a league-best eight goals and an assist in five matches in September. On Wednesday, he won his first MLS Player of the Month award, becoming the first Crew player to receive the honor since attacking midfielder Lucas Zelarayan won in February/March of 2022.  The Colombian won the award … Continue reading Crew’s Cucho Hernandez wins MLS Player of the Month for September

Crew 2 advance in the MLS NEXT Pro playoffs in dramatic 2-1 win

Columbus Crew 2 and Orlando City B faced off for the first round of the MLS Cup NEXT Pro playoffs at Historic Crew Stadium on Sunday. The two teams traded regular season games, with the home team winning and scoring four in each match. Crew 2 won at home 2-1 to keep the club’s championship aspirations alive. The first half was even with a goal … Continue reading Crew 2 advance in the MLS NEXT Pro playoffs in dramatic 2-1 win