Predicted XI: Seattle Sounders

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

Crew tactical review: Columbus finds a way to win yet again vs. NYCFC

The Columbus Crew extended its winning streak on Saturday, coming from behind against NYCFC to claim all three points and winning by a 4-2 scoreline. It was another rocky start in Columbus, with the Black & Gold going down a goal within four minutes. The Crew responded 13 minutes later through Diego Rossi and doubled their lead in the second half thanks to a goal … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus finds a way to win yet again vs. NYCFC

Cardiac Crew collects a 4-2 victory against NYCFC

The Columbus Crew overcame a slow start to earn an emphatic 4-2 victory over New York City FC on Saturday evening inside the friendly confines of Lower.com Field. With this breathtaking win, the Crew remain in third place with 49 points, just two behind rival FC Cincinnati and 10 points away from Inter Miami. The Black & Gold still have two games in hand over … Continue reading Cardiac Crew collects a 4-2 victory against NYCFC

Crew tactical review: Rotated Black & Gold grab a win in Philly

The Columbus Crew resumed their winning ways on Wednesday evening, besting the Philadelphia Union on Columbus’ return to MLS play. The Black & Gold featured a heavily rotated squad, with nine changes from the starting XI from the Leagues Cup Final. The Crew backup brigade kept it scoreless deep into the second half, when Wilfried Nancy decided to dip into his star power off the … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Rotated Black & Gold grab a win in Philly

Columbus Crew return to MLS play with 1-0 win over the Philadelphia Union

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

Crew tactical review: The true Black & Gold come away with the Leagues Cup title

The Columbus Crew added another trophy to the case on Sunday night, knocking off LAFC yet again to win Leagues Cup. This is the third straight win over LAFC for Columbus, besting them in the 2023 MLS Cup Final and the 5-1 drubbing out in LA earlier this season. The game started off well for the Black & Gold, looking dangerous in LAFC’s half and … Continue reading Crew tactical review: The true Black & Gold come away with the Leagues Cup title

Columbus Crew claim Leagues Cup with 3-1 win over LAFC

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

Massive Scouting Report: LAFC

The Columbus Crew are in its third final in nine months thanks to a 3-1 dismantling of the Philadelphia Union on Wednesday evening. The Crew earned a spot in the 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup with the victory. More importantly, the Crew earned the right to play in and host the 2024 Leagues Cup Final. In the final, they’ll meet familiar foes in Los Angeles Football … Continue reading Massive Scouting Report: LAFC

‘We’ll stay in our lane’ says Crew forward Christian Ramirez ahead of Leagues Cup Final

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

Crew tactical review: Columbus clinches another final berth with a win over Philadelphia

The Columbus Crew advanced to the Leagues Cup final with a 3-1 win over the Philadelphia Union. The game started off strong for Columbus, controlling the match from the opening kick instead of conceding seconds after the first whistle blew. Diego Rossi continued his hot run of form, scoring only 12 minutes in on a rebound that bounced off Philadelphia goalkeeper Andre Blake. The Union … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus clinches another final berth with a win over Philadelphia

Columbus Crew book spot in Leagues Cup Final with victory over Philadelphia

The Columbus Crew have booked their spot in the Leagues Cup final after defeating the Philadelphia Union 3-1 in the semifinal Wednesday night. With the win, the Crew plays for its second trophy in nine months, and have clinched a spot in the Concacaf Champions Cup, where they were bounced in the final of this year’s tournament. It didn’t take too long for the Crew … Continue reading Columbus Crew book spot in Leagues Cup Final with victory over Philadelphia