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Crew tactical review: Columbus goes down hard against Pachuca

The Columbus Crew’s CONCACAF Champions Cup run came to a disappointing end on Saturday night, falling to Pachuca 3-0. Columbus seemed lethargic from the jump, possibly due to suspected food poisoning and altitude, and would not recover enough to put up a fight. Pachuca cranked out three goals, exposing the Black & Gold’s backline time and again to cruise to another CONCACAF title. The Crew … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus goes down hard against Pachuca

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Crossing The Touchline: Columbus Crew vs Orlando City SC

Two back-to-back wins see the Columbus Crew head to the most magical place on earth to take on Orlando City SC as they hit the midway point of their six-game road stretch. To help us get a better understanding of the mighty Lions of Orlando, Ben Miller of The Mane Land was kind enough to answer some of the hard hitting questions. Massive Report:  Orlando … Continue reading Crossing The Touchline: Columbus Crew vs Orlando City SC

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Crew tactical review: Columbus picks up their second straight road win in Chicago

The Columbus Crew collected its second straight road win on Saturday, besting the Chicago Fire 3-1. Columbus opened the scoring courtesy of Diego Rossi in the 30th minute before doubling their lead in the second half through Christian Ramirez. A late scramble in the box gifted Chicago a goal, but Jacen Russell-Rowe would restore the Black & Gold’s two-goal lead just three minutes later. This … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus picks up their second straight road win in Chicago

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Steven Moreira, Max Arfsten named to Team of the Matchday

Steven Moreira and Max Arfsten have been named to the Matchday 14 Team of the Matchday for their efforts in the Crew’s 3-1 win over CF Montreal. The Crew needed a win after their loss to FC Cincinnati, as the club hadn’t won an MLS game in 60 days prior to the match. Moreira, who tallied two assists on the night earned a spot in … Continue reading Steven Moreira, Max Arfsten named to Team of the Matchday

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Crew tactical review: Columbus adapts to grab three points in Montreal

The Columbus Crew got back to its winning ways on Wednesday, heading North to beat CF Montreal. The game started well for Columbus, opening the scoring courtesy of Max Arfsten hanging out on the back post and putting in a rebound that had come off the keeper. The Black & Gold would seemingly double their lead through a thunderous strike from Christian Ramirez, but the … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus adapts to grab three points in Montreal

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Crew tactical review: Hell becomes very real for Columbus

The Columbus Crew continued its poor stretch of form in MLS play, this time falling to rivals FC Cincinnati 2-1 on Saturday evening. This is the first loss for Columbus at home against their noisy neighbors, in what was arguably their worst performance of this young season. The Black & Gold battled back and forth with Cincinnati until Kevin Kelsy broke the deadlock in the … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Hell becomes very real for Columbus

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Crossing The Touchline: Columbus Crew vs FC Cincinnati

The Columbus Crew enter rivalry week facing off against in-state rival FC Cincinnati. In the first edition of the 2024 chapter of the Hell Is Real derby, we take a more deeper look at our opponents with help from FC Cincinnati beat writer Kenta Hagiwara. Massive Report: 13 goals for and nine goals against this season, Cincinnati’s defense is stout and hard to maneuver. What … Continue reading Crossing The Touchline: Columbus Crew vs FC Cincinnati

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Crew tactical review: Columbus conquers Monterrey and moves on to the CCL final

The Columbus Crew punched their ticket to the CONCACAF Champions Cup Final on Wednesday, besting Monterrey 3-1 on the night and 5-2 on aggregate. The game started off rough for Columbus, conceding in the first ten minutes on a Yevhen Cheberko own goal. From there, it was an uphill battle to get back on the right side of the away-goals tiebreaker. The Black & Gold … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus conquers Monterrey and moves on to the CCL final

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Columbus Crew to face Pachuca in Concacaf Champions Cup Final

Columbus Crew fans might be a bit groggy heading into work or other activities Thursday, but are no doubt riding a high associated with the Black & Gold’s 3-1 victory over Monterrey on Wednesday evening. The club scored received goal contributions from midfielder Aidan Morris, forwards Diego Rossi and Jacen Russell-Rowe to deliver a commanding 5-2 aggregate scoreline across the two legs of the series. … Continue reading Columbus Crew to face Pachuca in Concacaf Champions Cup Final

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Crew tactical review: A chess match with an old friend yields a point for Columbus

The Columbus Crew returned from CONCACAF Champions Cup play to tie again in MLS competition, this time against CF Montreal. This matchup was anticipated by Crew fans due to the return of Montreal’s new coach Laurent Courtois to Columbus. The former Crew 2 coach got the job up in Canada after two successful seasons at the helm of the Capys. The first half of this … Continue reading Crew tactical review: A chess match with an old friend yields a point for Columbus

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Crew, CF Montreal play to 0-0 stalemate

Just days after defeating CF Monterrey in the first leg of the Concacaf Champions Cup semifinal, the Columbus Crew returned home to face off against CF Montreal. In search of a league win since March 16, the Crew came into the match earning four points out of their last five matches in MLS play. Meanwhile, the visitors were looking to extend their unbeaten streak to … Continue reading Crew, CF Montreal play to 0-0 stalemate

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Crew tactical review: Columbus gets a massive victory against Monterrey

The Columbus Crew emerged victorious on Wednesday to take a 2-1 lead on aggregate down to Mexico against Monterrey. Columbus struck first against the Rayados courtesy of Cucho Hernandez in the first half. Monterrey had its chances, but so did the Black & Gold. It was the Mexican club that would get on the scoreboard next, evening the tie on goals but going up on … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus gets a massive victory against Monterrey

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