Following a 2-3 defeat to Inter Miami midweek, which saw the Herons clinch the MLS Supporter’s Shield on the Columbus Crew’s home field, the Crew needed to redeem themselves against a hungry Philadelphia Union side in the hunt to clinch a playoff spot. A relatively rotated squad for Wilfried Nancy’s side saw Steven Moreira left off (ankle), with Dylan Chambost and Andres Herrera getting starts … Continue reading Cucho Hernandez sets record in 3-2 win over the Philadelphia Union

On a fantastic midweek evening, the Columbus Crew hosted Liga MX side Club America in the 2024 Campeones Cup. Fireworks set off near the Southeast entrance to Lower.com Field, and a cool breeze drifted through the Downtown Columbus air as the Black & Gold looked to lift their third trophy in nine months on home soil. Club America made their presence known in a stadium … Continue reading Campeones Cup: Crew fall in penalties to Club America

The 2023 MLS Cup champions did not clinch a playoff berth last weekend, but have a chance to this upcoming weekend as they travel down to take on FC Cincinnati in the away leg of the Hell Is Real Derby. Things are a little more complex however, as the Columbus Crew have 17 different ways to clinch a playoff berth as opposed two four like … Continue reading Columbus Crew playoff clinching scenarios

Fresh off of its 2024 Leagues Cup win over LAFC this past Sunday, the Columbus Crew took their talents to Chester, Pennsylvania for their rescheduled MLS matchup against the Philadelphia Union. The two met previously in the Leagues Cup semifinal, where the Crew escaped with a 3-1 win. Head coach Wilfried Nancy rolled out a heavily rotated lineup making nine changes from the Crew’s Leagues … Continue reading Columbus Crew return to MLS play with 1-0 win over the Philadelphia Union

Leagues Cup came to a close Sunday evening when the Columbus Crew faced off against LAFC in an MLS Cup rematch, but this time for the Leagues Cup trophy. A tournament sanctioned by Concacaf, both teams earned automatic qualification into the 2025 Champions Cup. However, the winner, would earn a ‘bye’ into the Round of 16. In a match of ‘revenge,’ LAFC have been outscored … Continue reading Columbus Crew claim Leagues Cup with 3-1 win over LAFC

When LAFC defeated the Colorado Rapids 4-0 to advance to the Leagues Cup Final, midfielder Ilie Sanchez told the press to “write that Columbus [Crew] are the favorites.” If hindsight is 20-20, most would say that the Crew are the favorites. With an attacking trio of Diego Rossi, Cucho Hernandez and Christian Ramirez it’s merely impossible to stop what’s coming at you. Just ask Sporting … Continue reading ‘We’ll stay in our lane’ says Crew forward Christian Ramirez ahead of Leagues Cup Final

The Columbus Crew prompted an impeccable comeback in the Round of 16 in Leagues Cup this past Tuesday, escaping Inter Miami by a 3-2 scoreline to book their spot in the quarterfinals against New York City FC. The visitors found themselves against the reigning MLS Cup champions after taking down Tigres UANL that same night. After meeting earlier in the year in MLS play with … Continue reading Columbus Crew defeat New York City FC in penalty kicks, booking spot in Leagues Cup semifinal

Major League Soccer (MLS) announced on Friday that Columbus Crew forward Cucho Hernandez has been named the July Player of the Month. The Colombian forward led all of MLS with seven goal contributions during the month (3G, 4A) while his assists were tied for the second most in MLS. Hernandez claimed either a game-winning-goal or assist in the three Crew wins. Claiming the 2023 MLS … Continue reading Cucho Hernandez named July MLS Player of the Month

The Columbus Crew head into the Leagues Cup break after facing off against Atlanta United. On the back of a disappointing 1-1 draw with Charlotte FC at home, the Crew looked to regain momentum and keep their name in the Supporters Shield race. Atlanta were looking for revenge, as the Five Stripes dropped the previous matchup with Columbus to start the 2024 MLS season with … Continue reading Columbus Crew lose 2-1 to Atlanta United