Tag: Columbus Crew
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
The Crew get shootout win at Tigres to advance in the CONCACAF Champions Cup
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
GALLERY: Columbus Crew vs DC United
Questions facing the Crew ahead of important week early in 2024
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
GALLERY: Columbus Crew vs Tigres UANL
What Crew fans need to know about CONCACAF Champions Cup opponent Tigres
Tigres UANL is a team the Columbus Crew will need to respect. The defending MLS champions will face the Liga MX side in the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinals on Tuesday as the Black & Gold look for a spot in the semifinals for the first time ever. It won’t be an easy task for Columbus. Tigres is a tough and respectable … Continue reading What Crew fans need to know about CONCACAF Champions Cup opponent Tigres
Crew tactical review: Columbus salvages a point in Nashville
The Columbus Crew traveled south to take on Nashville SC a week after suffering its first loss of the season against Charlotte FC. Sean Zawadzki opened the scoring for the Black & Gold in the first half with a thundering header off a corner. Nashville struck back, scoring twice in first half stoppage time to grab the lead heading into the intermission. Early in the … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus salvages a point in Nashville
Crew tactical review: Columbus drops first game of the season in Charlotte
The Columbus Crew dropped its first game of the season in Charlotte FC 2-0 on Saturday night. Plagued by early injuries and suspect refereeing decisions, the Black & Gold held on to a 0-0 score line until Charlotte broke through in the 83rd minute. The hosts did not let up, doubling their advantage a mere five minutes later to send the Crew home with no … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus drops first game of the season in Charlotte
Murphy: MLS needs a long look in the mirror after the Crew’s loss at Charlotte FC
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
Crew face heavy adversity in 2-0 loss to 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
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