The Columbus Crew’s six game unbeaten streak came to an end on Saturday, falling to Atlanta United 2-1. It was a tale of two halves for Columbus, starting strong in the first 45 but faltering in the second half. The Black & Gold grabbed a lead courtesy of a Diego Rossi tap-in 36 minutes into the game, but that lead would not last the full … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Set pieces exploit Columbus in Atlanta
The Columbus Crew picked up four points this week, slaughtering LAFC away from home before drawing against Charlotte FC in a midweek matchup at home. Columbus traveled to the West Coast ahead of an MLS Cup rematch against LAFC, in a game many thought would be highly competitive. It was for about the first half hour, and then the Black & Gold opened the floodgates … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus dominates LAFC and ties Charlotte
Cover image courtesy of Columbus Crew The Columbus Crew faced off against LAFC in an MLS Cup rematch that saw the 2023 MLS Cup champions now play on the turf of their Los Angeles counterparts for the first time in the series between the two Clubs. Columbus, who have outscored their opponents 15-1 in the last five games, wanted to continue their red hot form … Continue reading Ramirez brace lifts Crew past LAFC 5-1
The Columbus Crew are starting to close in on the MLS All-Star break and life without Patrick Schulte as he heads off for the 2024 Paris Olympics. But they have to get through a tough test that is LAFC, in what will be a must-watch matchup as the two teams meet in LA for the first time. This matchup also serves as an MLS Cup … Continue reading Columbus Crew set for high-stakes clash against Kei Kamara, LAFC
The Columbus Crew continued their recent hot streak, blowing out Toronto FC 4-0 at home. Columbus has now won eight of its last nine games, climbing to third in the Eastern Conference. After an early goal for Toronto was disallowed, the Black & Gold grabbed a legal goal of their own off a corner and the head of Cucho Hernandez. Christian Ramirez grabbed the second, … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus’ offense destroys Toronto at home
The Columbus Crew hit the road again this past Saturday, faced with a matchup against former coach Caleb Porter and the New England Revolution. The Black & Gold took this matchup in stride, and after a tough first 15 minutes, blitzed the Revs on the way to a 5-1 win. This is the Crew’s second straight win in which they scored four or more goals, … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus smokes New England to gain another road win
In the last two games, the Columbus Crew have faced two MLS originals led by a pair of league-wide respected coaches. Both the New England Revolution and Sporting Kansas City are as much of league institutions as General Alocation Money and the All-Star Skills Challenge. Both managers have had their fair share of success. Peter Vermes is Sporting Kansas City, and his style of play … Continue reading We are in a French Renaissance of Crew Soccer
The Columbus Crew returned home to thrash Sporting Kansas City by 4-0 scoreline in midfielder Aidan Morris’ farewell game. Columbus went up 2-0 thanks to a pair of goals by Cucho Hernandez before Christian Ramirez added a third. Hernandez would collect his hattrick seconds before being substituted on a sublime free-kick into the far bottom corner. This is the Black & Gold’s first home win … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus drubs Sporting KC at home
The Columbus Crew fell to a Messi-less Inter Miami on Wednesday evening, ending their four-game road win streak in MLS. The Herons struck twice in the first 20 minutes off poor defensive play from Columbus, but the Black & Gold managed to grab a goal back courtesy of Cucho Hernandez before halftime. From there though, the goal search would go dry for the Crew. Columbus … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus gives a game away down in Miami
The Columbus Crew returned to winning ways on Friday night, taking down a red-hot NYCFC team who had won their past five games. Despite going down a man, NYCFC found the first goal near the end of the first half. Columbus would not stay down long though, storming back with three straight goals to grab a comfortable lead. New York City would add another goal … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus strikes out NYCFC in Yankee Stadium
The international break no doubt seemed to last forever for Columbus Crew fans. After a bleak 3-0 in the CONCACAF Champions Cup Final against Pachuca, the Crew have had a 12-day break. During that break, the Black & Gold lost general manager Tim Bezbatchenko, hired new GM Issa Tall, removed Crew 2 GM Corey Wray, signed Dylan Chambost and are close to selling midfielder Aidan … Continue reading Massive Scouting Report: New York City FC
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