Murphy: MLS needs a long look in the mirror after the Crew’s loss at Charlotte FC
When I announced at the end of January that I was stepping away from Massive Report, I figured it wouldn’t be the last time I wrote something about the Columbus Crew here. But I anticipated it would take a big event/incident/story for me to make a guest return. It turns out it took less than two months for me to feel a brief return was … Continue reading Murphy: MLS needs a long look in the mirror after the Crew’s loss at Charlotte FC
Crew face heavy adversity in 2-0 loss to Charlotte FC
After their commanding 3-0 win over the New York Red Bulls last weekend, the Columbus Crew traveled to the Queen City to take on Charlotte FC. The Crew would have to do without head coach Wilfried Nancy, who missed the match due to illness. The match started in an unlikely fashion, with Charlotte having to retake the opening kickoff three times due to The Crown … Continue reading Crew face heavy adversity in 2-0 loss to Charlotte FC
Predicted XI: Charlotte FC
The undefeated Columbus Crew travel to the Queen City to battle Charlotte FC on Saturday night. The Black & Gold is searching for its first MLS road win of the 2024 campaign. Charlotte has not been a hospitable place for Columbus to visit. Their previous two trips to the Queen City have been chaotic. In July 2022, the original trip was delayed in the 16th … Continue reading Predicted XI: Charlotte FC
Crew tactical review: Black & Gold dominate New York
The Columbus Crew returned to MLS regular season action with a bang on Saturday, thrashing the New York Red Bulls to the tune of a 3-0 victory. It was a comprehensive and dominating win for the Black & Gold, controlling the game from the opening kick. Cucho Hernandez put Columbus up 1-0 in the first half courtesy of a Yaw Yeboah cross that he rocketed … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Black & Gold dominate New York
It’s official! Manchester City and Chelsea to meet inside Ohio Stadium
Photo above by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images Rumors began circulating in late February that Central Ohio could experience its first taste of European football inside the confines of Ohio Stadium. The last friendly took place in 2016 and featured a meeting between Paris Saint Germain and Real Madrid as part of the now defunct International Champions Cup. Supporters of both clubs and perhaps several neutrals packed … Continue reading It’s official! Manchester City and Chelsea to meet inside Ohio Stadium
Anatomy of a Goal: Cucho finishes an early chance to start the scoring
Welcome to the Anatomy of a Goal, where following each match we dissect one goal (or near goal) from a previous Columbus Crew contest. For match four of the 2024 MLS season, we look at Cucho Hernandez’s 13th-minute goal that put the New York Red Bulls on their heels and set the Crew on track for a 3-0 victory on Saturday evening. Here’s a look at … Continue reading Anatomy of a Goal: Cucho finishes an early chance to start the scoring
Will Sands “excited” to return to Crew lineup ahead of clash with Charlotte
The Columbus Crew collected a 3-0 victory against New York Red Bulls Saturday evening to collect win number three of the young 2024 MLS season and remain unbeaten. The Black & Gold began the evening paying homage to its former No.3, defender Josh Williams, with a pregame ceremony and ended the evening welcoming back its current No.3 Will Sands from injury. The 23-year-old returned to … Continue reading Will Sands “excited” to return to Crew lineup ahead of clash with Charlotte
GALLERY: Columbus Crew vs New York Red Bulls
Playing in their fourth game in 11 days, the Columbus Crew showed now tiredness in beating the New York Red Bulls’ high press and dominated in it’s 20th consecutive MLS sell-out to a 3-0 win. Photos by Sam Fahmi and Ralph Schudel. Continue reading GALLERY: Columbus Crew vs New York Red Bulls
Columbus Crew tame Red Bulls in 3-0 win
Columbus Crew looked to remain unbeaten in league play taking on the New York Red Bulls at home after playing a midweek match that saw them advance to the quarterfinals of the CONCACAF Champions Cup. For the opposition, they came into this matchup carrying a 2-1 win over FC Dallas The Crew nearly opened the scoring in the second minute, when Malte Amundsen played Yaw … Continue reading Columbus Crew tame Red Bulls in 3-0 win
Massive Scouting Report: New York Red Bulls
After a 1-1 draw on Tuesday evening that saw the Columbus Crew defeat the Houston Dynamo 2-1 on aggregate to advance to the CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinals, the Crew’s focus shifts back to MLS play as they host the New York Red Bulls on Saturday. The Red Bulls have gotten off to a good start thus far in 2024 and are showing new life under … Continue reading Massive Scouting Report: New York Red Bulls
Predicted XI: New York Red Bulls
Can the Columbus Crew cap off a three-game week with a victory when they host the New York Red Bulls? The Black and Gold have started 2024 off with a bang, which bucks the trend of defending MLS Cup champions struggling in the early portion of the following season. The Crew has balanced the extra workload masterfully and has a chance to end a busy … Continue reading Predicted XI: New York Red Bulls
Crew tactical review: Black & Gold advance in Champions Cup
The Columbus Crew advanced to the next round of the CONCACAF Champions Cup after defeating the Houston Dynamo 2-1 on aggregate. After winning the first leg 1-0, Columbus returned home and tied Houston 1-1 following a late tally from the Dynamo. Cucho Hernandez opened the scoring in the 40th minute to continue his hot scoring streak. The Black & Gold played well from that point … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Black & Gold advance in Champions Cup
GALLERY: Columbus Crew vs Houston Dynamos (CCC)
The Columbus Crew advance to the CONCACAF Champions Cup quarter final after beating the Houston Dynamos 2-1 on aggregate. Columbus will take on Tigres UANL in the next round. Continue reading GALLERY: Columbus Crew vs Houston Dynamos (CCC)
Columbus Crew survive late scare to advance to Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinals
The Columbus Crew returned to the pitch at Lower.com Field for its second leg matchup with the Houston Dynamo in the Concacaf Champions Cup. With a 1-0 aggregate lead and the road goal advantage, the Black & Gold needed to take care of business to punch a ticket into the quarterfinals. Columbus nearly opened the scoring in the seventh minute when Cucho Hernandez sent a … Continue reading Columbus Crew survive late scare to advance to Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinals
Predicted XI: Houston Dynamo (Leg Two)
What a ride it has been for the Columbus Crew the last couple of weeks. Three straight matches have seen goals scored deep into stoppage time to determine the outcome of the game. Mo Farsi scored the latest goal in an MLS regular season match with his game-winning goal in the 100th minute against Chicago to secure the victory for the Crew just three days … Continue reading Predicted XI: Houston Dynamo (Leg Two)
