The Columbus Crew travel to take on the Chicago Fire for the second away match this week. During the midweek match Columbus finally seemed to wake from their MLS slump against a depleted CF Montreal, despite the absence of star forward Cucho Hernandez. Saturday’s opponent, the Chicago Fire, has struggled this season despite bringing in a striker for 12 million dollars in Hugo Cuypers. Chicago … Continue reading Predicted XI: 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

After a two-month drought and seven straight games without a win, the Columbus Crew got back on track on Wednesday night. The Columbus managed a 3-1 victory at CF Montreal, bouncing back from a disappointing Hell Is Real Derby loss to FC Cincinnati. Sixty days, five draws and two losses have passed since the Crew’s last victory in MLS play against the New York Red … Continue reading The Crew bounces back with win at CF Montreal

The Columbus Crew head up to Canada to take on CF Montreal as they look to snap out of the MLS malaise that maligns the reigning MLS champions. The Crew did not match the intensity and speed of play needed for their matchup against FC Cincinnati last weekend, dropping the contest by a 2-1 scoreline. Maybe the team is not used to having a week, … Continue reading Predicted XI: CF Montreal

The Crew finds itself needing a win in MLS play and they need it sooner rather than later. While it certainly isn’t time to panic, the Black & Gold need to kick it into gear after their Hell is Real Derby loss last Saturday. The Crew hasn’t won in MLS play since March 16th and needs to keep up with the rest of the Eastern … Continue reading Massive Scouting Report: CF Montreal take Deux

A well earned week off for the Columbus Crew saw them return back home to Lower.com Field against their in-stat rival FC Cincinnati in the first edition of the Hell Is Real Derby in 2024. FC Cincinnati looked for revenge after dropping a 2-0 lead in the 2023 Eastern Conference Final which saw Columbus comeback to win 3-2 after extra time. Meanwhile, Columbus entered fresh, … Continue reading FC Cincinnati best Columbus Crew 2-1

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

Ahead of the Hell Is Real derby match on Saturday, the Columbus Crew world was struck with breaking news regarding a major front-office role that is soon to be vacant. According to Tom Bogert and Paul Tenorio of The Athletic, Los Angeles Football Club is set to hire Crew scouting director Neil McGuinness. McGuinness is known to be the talent scout behind the signings of … Continue reading LAFC hires Neil McGuinness as Technical Director

The Columbus Crew take on FC Cincinnati at Lower.com Field on Saturday, May 8th. This will be the 15th meeting all-time between the two Ohio clubs dating back to 2017. In that time The Crew have had its fair share of stars rise to the occasion against their rivals. Players like Pedro Santos, Gyasi Zardes, Lucas Zelarayán, and Cucho Hernández have all had man-of-the-match moments … Continue reading The unsung Black & Gold heroes of Hell is Real