Tag: Columbus Crew
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
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
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
Predicted XI: Monterrey
This it. The second leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinal on Wednesday night. The Columbus Crew takes a 2-1 lead from the first leg to Nuevo Leon to take on Monterrey as both teams look to advance to the final. The Crew simply needs a result to make it to its first international championship match. Defender Mohamed Farsi joins goalkeeper Evan Bush on the … Continue reading Predicted XI: Monterrey
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
GALLERY:Columbus Crew vs CF Montreal
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
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
GALLERY: Columbus Crew vs Monterrey (Champions Cup)
Crew tactical review: Columbus fights back to add a point at home
The Columbus Crew finished with yet another draw on Saturday, this time against the Portland Timbers. Portland struck first early in the match on a slow rolling shot that snuck its way past Patrick Schulte. The Black & Gold evened the game courtesy of a Cucho Hernandez shot that found the bottom corner in the second half. The Timbers equalized a mere six minutes later, … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus fights back to add a point at home
GALLERY: Columbus Crew vs Portland Timbers
Crew and Timbers fight to 2-2 draw
The Columbus Crew were back on home turf Saturday night to take on the Portland Timbers, a team in which they haven’t secured a win against since 2017. The Crew came into this match on the short end of the series with, only securing three wins against the Green & Gold. It didn’t take long for the visitors to get on the scoresheet when Eryk … Continue reading Crew and Timbers fight to 2-2 draw
Crew tactical review: Columbus’ backup brigade earns a point on the road
The Columbus Crew returned to MLS play on Saturday evening, taking on Real Salt Lake away from home. The Black & Gold’s lineup was heavily rotated, featuring only three regular starters such as Aidan Morris, Rudy Camacho, and Malte Amundsen. Columbus still played its brand of soccer but had to rely more on their defense against an RSL squad that sent out their first team. … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus’ backup brigade earns a point on the road
Crew tactical review: Columbus pulls it out down in Mexico
The Columbus Crew advanced in dramatic fashion in the CONCACAF Champions Cup, besting Tigres on penalties. The game got off to a disastrous start for the Black & Gold, with a failed pull-back by Patrick Schulte resulting in an easy opener for the hosts. From there, Columbus had to scrap and claw to generate scoring chances. Ultimately, the Crew found their goal in the second … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus pulls it out down in Mexico
