Columbus Crew battles Houston Dynamo in CONCACAF Championship Cup

Following a first-round bye, the Columbus Crew is set to play fellow MLS side Houston Dynamo in the Round of 16 in the CONCACAF Champions Cup. The two teams clash during the first leg on March 6 and return to Central Ohio for the second leg on March 12. Whoever emerges victorious awaits the winner of the Tigres (LIGA MX) and Orlando City (MLS). Houston … Continue reading Columbus Crew battles Houston Dynamo in CONCACAF Championship Cup

Anatomy of a Goal: Cucho Hernandez opens up 2024 with a bang

Welcome to the Anatomy of a Goal, where each week we dissect one goal (or near goal) from a previous Columbus Crew match. For match number one of the 2024 MLS season, we take a look at Cucho Hernandez’s 27th-minute goal that gave the Crew a 1-0 lead and delivered them to a season-opening win against Atlanta United. Here is a look at Columbus’s first goal … Continue reading Anatomy of a Goal: Cucho Hernandez opens up 2024 with a bang

Crew tactical review: The Black & Gold jump back into winning ways in 2024

The Columbus Crew kicked off its title defense in familiar fashion with a 1-0 victory over Atlanta United. The Black & Gold were on the front foot for much of the first half, grabbing a lead courtesy of a Cucho Hernandez goal in the 27th minute. The Crew earned a penalty in the second half after Mo Farsi was brought down in the box which … Continue reading Crew tactical review: The Black & Gold jump back into winning ways in 2024

The Crew start the 2024 season on the right foot with 1-0 victory against Atlanta

The Columbus Crew collected a 1-0 victory over Atlanta United on Saturday afternoon at a sold-out Lower.com Field to kick off the 2024 campaign. Expectations for the Black & Gold for being the current champions were high at the beginning of the season and the team didn’t defraud. The Crew’s only goal of the day was scored by Cucho Hernandez in the 27th minute. The … Continue reading The Crew start the 2024 season on the right foot with 1-0 victory against Atlanta

Columbus Crew presented with Championship Rings prepared by Josten’s during pregame ceremonies

Ahead of the season opener against Atlanta United, the Columbus Crew players, staff, and club personnel received their championship rings to celebrate the team’s third MLS Cup, making them the third most winningest team in MLS.  After enduring challenging matchups, including two 120 matches against Orlando City SC and FC Cincinnati and the final against LAFC, Columbus emerged victorious under first-year head coach Wilfried Nancy.  … Continue reading Columbus Crew presented with Championship Rings prepared by Josten’s during pregame ceremonies

Massive Scouting Report: Atlanta United

Merry Crewsmas! Your defending MLS champion Columbus Crew is set to begin its title defense in the 2024 campaign just 77 short days after winning their third MLS Cup. In that time, the Crew have added Derrick Jones, Marino Hinestroza and Nico Hagen to their roster to strengthen the squad. They have also resigned some notable players such as Rudy Camacho, Steven Moreira, Mo Farsi, … Continue reading Massive Scouting Report: Atlanta United

Predicted XI: Atlanta United

The MLS schedule makers definitely wanted to start the season with fireworks, first Lionel Messi and Inter Miami opened the season against Real Salt Lake. Now the reigning MLS Champions and the highest-scoring team of 2023 the Columbus Crew take on the second highest-scoring team in last season Atlanta United. The playoff series between Columbus and Atlanta saw 14 total goals across the three-match series. … Continue reading Predicted XI: Atlanta United

Massive Report predicts the 2024 season

With the 2024 MLS season inching closer and closer for the Columbus Crew, it’s time for the staff to predict how the Black & Gold will perform. All staff members were asked to give their finish, MVP, Golden Boot winner and Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY). Ty Fisher  The Columbus Crew proved me wrong in my initial prediction last year. Though it was not … Continue reading Massive Report predicts the 2024 season

Columbus Crew to host Aston Villa for Leagues Cup showcase

The Columbus Crew announced Friday morning that the Club will host English Premier League side Aston Villa as part of the Leagues Cup showcase on Saturday, July 27, at 8 p.m. from Lower.com Field. The Crew earned a bye into the Round of 32 of the Leagues Cup after winning their third MLS Cup in franchise history. “Aston Villa is a historic English Premier League … Continue reading Columbus Crew to host Aston Villa for Leagues Cup showcase

Breaking down the 2024 Columbus Crew Roster

Columbus Crew begins its 29th season in Major League Soccer on Saturday afternoon by welcoming Atlanta United to Lower.com Field. Head coach Wilfred Nancy and general manager Tim Bezbatchenko have created a roster comprised of players who bring skill and depth to Central Ohio as the Black & Gold look to defend its MLS crown. The Crew isn’t lacking confidence heading into Saturday’s opener and … Continue reading Breaking down the 2024 Columbus Crew Roster

Columbus Crew sign Mo Farsi to multi-year contract extension

The Columbus Crew announced Wednesday morning that the Club has signed Mohamed Farsi to a contract extension through 2027, with a Club option in 2028. Currently in his third season with the Black & Gold, Farsi has gone through the successful player pathway as his companion Jacen Russell-Rowe. Signed from Columbus Crew 2, Farsi has seen success since joining the Club in 2022 with the … Continue reading Columbus Crew sign Mo Farsi to multi-year contract extension

MLS to begin 2024 season with replacement referees

The buzz surrounding the league’s return is electrifying as the kickoff for the highly anticipated 2024 MLS season looms. Yet, uncertainty crackles through the air with talks of potential replacement referees taking center stage. First reported by Tom Bogert and Pablo Maurer of The Athletic, the Professional Referee Organization (PRO) and the union Professional Soccer Referees Association (PSRA) were in talks about a new CBA … Continue reading MLS to begin 2024 season with replacement referees

The Crew release “The Home Kit”

The Columbus Crew unveiled a new look late Friday morning ahead of the 2024 season and just over a week before it begins its defense of MLS Cup. Known lovingly as the “Banana Kit” by the Crew faithful, the primary jersey receives some modifications ahead of the February 24th home opener against Atlanta United. Dubbed “The Home Kit,” the new shirt replaces “The Gold Standard” … Continue reading The Crew release “The Home Kit”

Columbus Crew is a prime example of a strong player pathway

The Columbus Crew has embodied what having a successful player pathway to the professional ranks looks like. The Black & Gold have enjoyed success across multiple levels of the club in recent years. The Crew Academy recently finished third in the UPSL National Finals. Columbus Crew 2 of MLS Next Pro enjoyed back-to-back appearances in the cup final and everyone in Central Ohio is still … Continue reading Columbus Crew is a prime example of a strong player pathway