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Columbus Crew concedes late again, loses grip in 2-1 defeat to Toronto FC

The Black & Gold looked to change the tide after a rough start to the season, in which late goal concessions and missed near chances have become all too familiar. But despite a commanding start against Toronto FC, the Crew fizzled out; an 83rd-minute winner got the better of a Crew side that now remains winless in five matches to open the MLS season. The … Continue reading Columbus Crew concedes late again, loses grip in 2-1 defeat to Toronto FC

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Crew tactical review: Nashville steals three points late into the Columbus night

The Columbus Crew continued its winless start to the 2026 season on Saturday, this time dropping a late winner to Nashville SC at home. Facing a heavily rotated away side, the Black & Gold looked promising going forward, even breaking through in the first half courtesy of Taha Habroune pouncing on a rebound. Unfortunately for the Crew faithful, the goal would be called back for … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Nashville steals three points late into the Columbus night

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Columbus Crew concedes late, remains winless after 1-0 defeat to Nashville SC

As Hany Mukhtar’s shot crossed the goal line deep into stoppage time, discontent deepened among disheartened Black & Gold fans. Accustomed to high standards and an attacking style built on relentless pressure, the Columbus Crew’s form in 2026 has fallen short of expectations. The Columbus Crew succumbed to a 1-0 defeat to Nashville SC Saturday night, leaving the 2023 MLS Cup champions winless in four, … Continue reading Columbus Crew concedes late, remains winless after 1-0 defeat to Nashville SC

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Crossing The Touchline: Crew vs Nashville SC

It’s another gameday and the Columbus Crew are still looking for their first win of the 2026 MLS season. With two points out of their first three matches, another opportunity awaits them as they prepare to host a red-hot Nashville SC side who have yet to lose a game so far. To give us insight on the yellow team from the Music City, we sat … Continue reading Crossing The Touchline: Crew vs Nashville SC

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The Crew has a Daniel Gazdag problem that isn’t easy to solve

The Columbus Crew currently has a Daniel Gazdag problem, and there’s no obvious solution. For the second time in three games to start the 2026 season, Gazdag was not in the starting lineup against the Chicago Fire on Saturday. Unlike the opening game against the Portland Timbers, Gazdag did not come off the bench on Saturday. Following the 0-0 draw with the Fire, first-year head … Continue reading The Crew has a Daniel Gazdag problem that isn’t easy to solve

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What we Learned: Crew vs Chicago Fire

The Columbus Crew were forced to settle for a point against the Chicago Fire for their first home contest of the 2026 MLS season. The match ended 0-0, which was a tightly contested matchup. While the game lacked goals, it still provided several insights into where Columbus currently stands early in the season. From Chicago’s defensive organization to Columbus’s attacking limitations and defensive stability, the … Continue reading What we Learned: Crew vs Chicago Fire

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Columbus Crew holds Chicago Fire to 0-0 draw in home opener

The Black & Gold’s home opener against the Chicago Fire was an opportunity to shift the tide with the backing of home support and the spirit of “Crewsmas” in full swing. Following two road matches with one point between them, head coach Henrik Rydström hoped to execute and improve on disappointing results. Despite recording 12 shots, with four on target, the Crew could not break … Continue reading Columbus Crew holds Chicago Fire to 0-0 draw in home opener

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Crew tactical review: Columbus salvages first point of the season in Kansas City

The Columbus Crew returned to action for the second match week of the 2026 season, this time traveling to Kansas City to take on fellow MLS original Sporting Kansas City. Yet again, it was Palestinian DP Wessam Abou Ali who opened the scoring for the Black & Gold off a bad giveaway from Kansas City goalkeeper John Pulskamp. After that, Kansas City found its footing, … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus salvages first point of the season in Kansas City

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Black & Gold look to bounce back from opening day loss

Head Coach Henrik Rydström’s honeymoon period since arriving to Columbus came to an abrupt end following the Black & Gold’s 3-2 opening day loss on the road to the Portland Timbers. Despite a strong return from injury from forward Wessam Abou Ali who notched a goal and an assist, and an “MLS Goal of the Matchday” worthy strike from Diego Rossi, the Black & Gold … Continue reading Black & Gold look to bounce back from opening day loss

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Crew tactical review: Portland chops down the Black & Gold

MLS action returned this weekend, kicking off the 2026 season as the Columbus Crew travelled west to face the Portland Timbers. After losing former head coach Wilfried Nancy in the offseason to a brief spell at Celtic, the Black & Gold hired Henrik Rydström to lead Columbus into the 2026 season. Rydström’s first few minutes at the helm of the Crew looked promising, when Wessam … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Portland chops down the Black & Gold

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2026 Massive Report Staff Predictions

The Columbus Crew are back in action this weekend as the Club travels to the Pacific Northwest to take on the Portland Timbers to open up the 2026 MLS season. As matchweek one approaches, we asked the staff to share their season predictions for who they think will win the Club’s Golden Boot, Defensive Player of the Year, MVP and where the team will finish … Continue reading 2026 Massive Report Staff Predictions

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New spin, same DNA: Henrick Rydström prepares to lead the Crew in newest evolution

Issa Tall likes to speak about his vision for the Columbus Crew and how he sees the Club (big C). He talks about the DNA forged in recent seasons, which influences every decision he and his staff make. What is that DNA? For Tall, it goes back to well before he was involved with the Crew. Tall came to Major League Soccer in 2013, working … Continue reading New spin, same DNA: Henrick Rydström prepares to lead the Crew in newest evolution

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