Columbus Crew set for high-stakes clash against Kei Kamara, LAFC

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

Crew tactical review: Columbus’ offense destroys Toronto at home

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

Crew tactical review: Columbus smokes New England to gain another road win

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

We are in a French Renaissance of Crew Soccer

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

Crew tactical review: Columbus drubs Sporting KC at home

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

Crew tactical review: Columbus gives a game away down in Miami

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

Crew tactical review: Columbus strikes out NYCFC in Yankee Stadium

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

Massive Scouting Report: New York City FC

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

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

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

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

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