The Columbus Crew wrote a new page of history on Tuesday with its first-ever semifinal qualification in CONCACAF Champions Cup. The Black & Gold eliminated Tigres in Monterrey, Mexico following a 1-1 draw and a 4-2 win in the penalty kick shootout. Against all odds, the MLS Cup champions overcame an early-match mistake by goalkeeper Patrick Schulte, who later became the match’s hero by saving … Continue reading The Crew get shootout win at Tigres to advance in the CONCACAF Champions Cup

The Columbus Crew is between a rock and a hard place. It’s been three weeks since the last victory for the Black & Gold against New York Red Bull on March 16. Since then, the depending MLS Cup champions lost to Charlotte FC and tied with Nashville SC and Tigres UANL in the CONCACAF Champions Cup. While it’s not time to panic — Columbus has … Continue reading Questions facing the Crew ahead of important week early in 2024

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

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