Diego Rossi cherishing first full preseason with the Crew
Diego Rossi joined the Columbus Crew last summer amid a busy summer transfer window for the Black & Gold. Rossi’s arrival came as a pleasant surprise as fans were coping with the shock departure of star midfielder Lucas Zelarayan to Al Fatah FC of the Saudi Pro League. Rossi returned to Major League Soccer in 2023 on the heels of a successful run at Fenerbahçe … Continue reading Diego Rossi cherishing first full preseason with the Crew
Wilfried Nancy provides early diagnosis during the Crew’s 2024 preseason
It is often believed that sharing a language allows better cohesion and communication in a group, which is why Columbus Crew head coach Wilfried Nancy is learning Spanish to enhance his Hispanic offensive lineup for the 2024 season. Is there a hidden message behind this, with more Hispanic players in the initial lineup? Nancy shared a moment with the media on Monday while on preseason … Continue reading Wilfried Nancy provides early diagnosis during the Crew’s 2024 preseason
Sean Zawadzki signs multi-year deal with Columbus Crew
The Columbus Crew announced Friday afternoon that the club has signed homegrown midfielder Sean Zawadzki to a multi-year contract extension through 2027. In his third season with the Black and Gold, Zawadzki is one of the recent success stories of the Crew Academy. His journey has taken him from the club ranks to featuring with the first team and contributing key minutes. “After nearly 10 … Continue reading Sean Zawadzki signs multi-year deal with Columbus Crew
Leagues Cup announces new tournament format, groups for 2024 tournament
Major League Soccer (MLS) and Liga MX released information Wednesday about the new tournament format and groups for the 2024 Leagues Cup. This is the second edition of the international competition, featuring all clubs from MLS and Liga MX. The official CONCACAF Competition takes place from July 26-August 25, 2024. Games will be played in the United States and Canada, with the top three finishers … Continue reading Leagues Cup announces new tournament format, groups for 2024 tournament
They are the defending champions, but the Crew starts from the bottom in 2024
A new year means new objectives for the Columbus Crew. Away from Ohio’s freezing meteorological conditions, Cancun’s delightful 80 degree-weather was a good opportunity for head coach Wilfried Nancy to refresh his mind and prepare for his second season with the Black & Gold. Crew players returned from their deserved vacations on Monday, gathering once again for the OhioHealth Performance Center for the team’s first … Continue reading They are the defending champions, but the Crew starts from the bottom in 2024
Columbus Crew 2024 positional preview: Forwards
The Columbus Crew has returned to the training field for the 2024 MLS season, signaling a shift from celebrating last year’s MLS Cup-winning side to defending that title. If the Black & Gold are going to be successful in defending that title and compete for a few others, they’ll have to score goals at or near the same historic level they did last year., Fortunately, … Continue reading Columbus Crew 2024 positional preview: Forwards
Columbus Crew 2024 positional preview: Central Midfielders
The Columbus Crew has begun preparations for the 2024 season, which will be the busiest in the long history of the Black & Gold. In addition to the 2024 MLS regular season campaign, Columbus will participate in the CONCACAF Champions Cup, League Cup, Campeones Cup and the U.S. Open Cup over the next several months. The Crew players and staff will need to be ready … Continue reading Columbus Crew 2024 positional preview: Central Midfielders
Columbus Crew 2024 positional preview: Wing backs
It feels like only yesterday the Columbus Crew won the 2023 MLS Cup Final, lifting the team’s third league championship at Lower.com Field. Yet on Monday, the Black & Gold return to training as preseason begins in bitter-cold Columbus. The focus of head coach Wilfried Nancy and president and general manager Tim Bezbatchenko this offseason was on keeping the core of the Crew’s championship roster … Continue reading Columbus Crew 2024 positional preview: Wing backs
Columbus Crew 2024 positional preview: Center backs
The Columbus Crew is only days away from the beginning of the 2024 preseason and a little more than a month out before the season opener. It has been a short offseason but one filled with celebration for the Black & Gold. As Columbus looks to defend the team’s title and compete in multiple competitions, president and general manager Tim Bezbatchenko and head coach Wilfried … Continue reading Columbus Crew 2024 positional preview: Center backs
The Crew releases 2024 preseason schedule
It’s been a short offseason for the Columbus Crew. The Black & Gold won MLS Cup on Dec. 9 and will be back on the training field next week. The Crew released the club’s 2024 preseason schedule on Thursday afternoon ahead of players reporting back in Columbus over the weekend. The team will have training sessions at OhioHealth Performance Center, Port St. Lucie, Florida and … Continue reading The Crew releases 2024 preseason schedule
Columbus Crew 2024 positional preview: Goalkeepers
It has been just 39 days since the Columbus Crew won the 2023 MLS Cup Final, lifting the team’s third league championship at Lower.com Field. Yet on Monday, the Black & Gold return to training as preseason begins in bitter-cold Columbus. While head coach Wilfried Nancy and president and general manager Tim Bezbatchenko focused on keeping the core of the Crew’s championship roster together, there … Continue reading Columbus Crew 2024 positional preview: Goalkeepers
The Crew signs Crew 2, Academy product Taha Habroune to first-team contract
The Columbus Crew added to the team’s roster on Wednesday, announcing the signing of midfielder Taha Habroune from Columbus Crew 2 to the first team. Habroune signed a contract through the 2027 season with a team option for 2028, becoming the 21st Homegrown player in Black & Gold history and continuing the recent trend of adding players who developed through the Academy and/or Crew 2 … Continue reading The Crew signs Crew 2, Academy product Taha Habroune to first-team contract
GALLERY: Columbus Eagles vs. Waza Flo (PASL Opener)
The Columbus Eagles opened its Premier Arena Soccer League campaign in ideal fashion Saturday evening, downing Waza Flo (Detroit, Michigan) by the score of 14-0 in front of a packed crowd inside Resolute Athletic Complex. Our photographer Ralph Schudel was on the scene to capture all the action. Continue reading GALLERY: Columbus Eagles vs. Waza Flo (PASL Opener)
Crew 2’s Laurent Courtois to join CF Montreal as head coach
Columbus Crew 2 head coach Laurent Courtois is set to join MLS side CF Montreal as the club’s next head coach. This was first reported by Tom Bogert of The Athletic and confirmed by Massive Report. Courtois, who joined the Black & Gold organization as the first-ever Crew 2 head coach in 2022, helped guide Columbus’ reserve side to the inaugural MLS NEXT Pro Cup … Continue reading Crew 2’s Laurent Courtois to join CF Montreal as head coach
Massive Introduction: Gaston Kruskevich joins the Massive Report staff
My name is Gaston Kruskevich, a fifth-year senior at The Ohio State University, who has just joined the Massive Report team. I am a prospective journalist focusing on sports. Being myself, a semi-professional soccer player of the third division of USSF (United States Soccer Federation) gives me a deep tactical understanding about the game I have played since I was five years old. Also, as … Continue reading Massive Introduction: Gaston Kruskevich joins the Massive Report staff
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