Massive Scouting Report: New York City FC

The international break no doubt seemed to last forever for Columbus Crew fans. After a bleak 3-0 in the CONCACAF Champions Cup Final against Pachuca, the Crew have had a 12-day break. During that break, the Black & Gold lost general manager Tim Bezbatchenko, hired new GM Issa Tall, removed Crew 2 GM Corey Wray, signed Dylan Chambost and are close to selling midfielder Aidan … Continue reading Massive Scouting Report: New York City FC

Massive Scouting Report: Chicago Fire

The Cucho-less Columbus Crew returned to its winning ways on Wednesday night north of the border in Montreal. The Crew were led by goals from Max Arfsten, Diego Rossi, and Marino Hinestroza en route to a 3-1 victory. Saturday, the Crew will face longtime foes from the Windy City in the Chicago Fire. The Crew defeated Chicago in Columbus earlier this year thanks to a … Continue reading Massive Scouting Report: Chicago Fire

Massive Scouting Report: Hell is Real

Just 10 days removed from a historic CONCACAF Champions Cup semi-final victory over Monterrey in Mexico, the Crew returns to MLS action in the Hell is Real Derby. The Black & Gold welcome their instate rival to the capital city on Saturday in the first edition of the Hell is Real Derby in 2024 and the first since the Crew’s historic victory in the 2023 … Continue reading Massive Scouting Report: Hell is Real

Massive Scouting Report: Monterrey

The Crew can advance to the club’s first-ever continental championship on Wednesday night in Mexico. After a thrilling and intense first leg in central Ohio, the Black & Gold travel to Monterrey to face CF Monterrey in the second leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup Semifinal. The Crew holds a 2-1 aggregate lead over their counterparts thanks to goals from Cucho Hernandez and Jacen Russel-Rowe … Continue reading Massive Scouting Report: Monterrey

Massive Scouting Report: CF Montreal

Columbus Crew proved victorious on Wednesday as they defeated CF Monterrey 2-1 in Lower.com Field. The Black & Gold were powered by goals from Cucho Hernandez and Jacen Russel-Rowe which pushed Columbus back to winning ways after 6 straight draws in all competitions. Before the Crew shifts focus on the return leg next Wednesday in Mexico, they welcome some familiar faces to Columbus on Saturday … Continue reading Massive Scouting Report: CF Montreal

Massive Scouting Report: Monterrey

Wednesday is one of the most important matches in Crew history. Outside of 4 MLS Cup finals, this CONCACAF Champions Cup (CCC) tie against Monterrey is probably the two biggest matches in club history as it’s the first time Columbus has featured in the semifinals of the region’s top club tournament. When you factor in the winner of the CCC receives a bid to the … Continue reading Massive Scouting Report: Monterrey

Massive Scouting Report: Real Salt Lake

Tuesday night will live long in the Crew supporters’ memories as they watched their side advance on penalties in Mexico against Tigres UANL of Liga MX. While it was an incredible evening, the Crew quickly returns to business as they travel to Salt Lake City to face Real Salt Lake on Saturday. The Black & Gold are without star Cucho Hernandez who was sent off … Continue reading Massive Scouting Report: Real Salt Lake

Massive Scouting Report: Tigres (Leg 2)

The Crew are winless in four matches and have it all to do on Tuesday in Monterrey. The Crew drew Saturday at home to DC United after drawing with their CONCACAF Champions Cup opponents Tigres last Tuesday. The Crew now face the return leg in Mexico without Aidan Morris and currently losing the tie on the away goals tiebreaker. In addition to that, Tigres have … Continue reading Massive Scouting Report: Tigres (Leg 2)

Massive Scouting Report: DC United

The Crew are winless in their last three matches and have drawn each of its last two in all competitions. After a disappointing midweek draw in the CONCACAF Champions League against Tigres on Tuesday, the Crew are desperate to get back to winning ways before the second leg in Mexico. Standing in their way are their long-time nemesis from the nation’s capital, DC United. DC … Continue reading Massive Scouting Report: DC United

Massive Scouting Report: Tigres

Thanks to a second half goal from Marino Hinestroza, the Columbus Crew snatched a point on the road in Nashville this past Saturday. Hinestroza’s equalizer coupled with Sean Zawadski’s opening goal was enough to ensure the Crew a result despite an outburst of attacking play from Nashville in first half stoppage time. Columbus played the entire match without star Cucho Hernandez who was kept from … Continue reading Massive Scouting Report: Tigres

Massive Scouting Report: Nashville SC

The Columbus Crew suffered its first loss of the 2024 campaign in outrageous circumstances away to Charlotte FC last weekend. A 26th-minute red card to Derrick Jones put Columbus behind the 8 ball, with injuries to Rudy Camacho and Christian Hernandez preceding Jones’s sending off. The Crew looks to rebound quickly as they enter another busy period of matches with an away trip to Nashville … Continue reading Massive Scouting Report: Nashville SC