Crew tactical review: Columbus gets back to winning ways against Vancouver

The Columbus Crew returned to its winning ways on Saturday, taking down the Vancouver Whitecaps 2-1. After a break, the Black & Gold returned home to face the team at the top of the Western Conference. Although Vancouver was missing a host of typical contributors, they posed a sizable threat. Columbus took the lead moments into the match when Ibrahim Aliyu got on the end … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus gets back to winning ways against Vancouver

Columbus Crew earns 2-1 home victory over Vancouver Whitecaps, snapping six-game winless streak

The Columbus Crew earned a 2-1 win over the Vancouver Whitecaps at Lower.com Field on Saturday night, snapping a six-game winless streak in the process with the team’s first victory since May 3rd. Goals from Ibrahim Aliyu and Diego Rossi lifted the home side over the Western Conference and Supporters Shield leaders in a match that coincided with several players’ absences due to international fixtures. The … Continue reading Columbus Crew earns 2-1 home victory over Vancouver Whitecaps, snapping six-game winless streak

Columbus Crew dismantled by Lionel Messi in resounding 5-1 defeat to Inter Miami

In continuation of a poor string of results, the Columbus Crew was embarrassed by Inter Miami away from home Saturday night, conceding five goals and only managing to score once in a match that saw them look out of sorts and desperate for answers in attack. The Black & Gold fell victim to their Messi-led Eastern Conference rivals for a second time this season, this … Continue reading Columbus Crew dismantled by Lionel Messi in resounding 5-1 defeat to Inter Miami

Crew tactical review: Columbus only musters one point from two games

The Columbus Crew continued their recent struggles this week, falling to Charlotte FC on the weekend and drawing Nashville SC in a midweek clash. Columbus got an early goal down in Charlotte, but the hosts battled back to eventually win the game 3-2. The Black & Gold never have good luck in Charlotte, but they returned home on Wednesday for a matchup with Nashville – … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus only musters one point from two games

Columbus Crew stumbles on the road against Charlotte FC in 3-2 loss

The Columbus Crew lost its second match of the 2025 MLS season Saturday night, falling 3-2 to Charlotte FC in dramatic fashion that saw the Black & Gold struggle to capitalize offensively and repeatedly face pressure on the defensive end.  Ibrahim Aliyu collected his first goal for his new club, and set-piece tally from Malte Amundsen were not enough to counter Charlotte FC’s devastating trio … Continue reading Columbus Crew stumbles on the road against Charlotte FC in 3-2 loss

Fierce “Hell Is Real” derby between Columbus Crew and FC Cincinnati ends in 1-1 draw

The Columbus Crew drew with FC Cincinnati 1-1 Saturday night at Lower.com Field in a thrilling end-to-end match that saw two of the league’s top teams battle it out for the top spot in the Eastern Conference and the bragging rights of Ohio soccer. Diego Rossi scored the Crew’s all important equalizer, a penalty in the 54th minute to cancel out Kevin Denkey’s early strike … Continue reading Fierce “Hell Is Real” derby between Columbus Crew and FC Cincinnati ends in 1-1 draw

Crew tactical review: Columbus draws up north in Montreal

The Columbus Crew continued their unbeaten streak on the road, salvaging a 1-1 draw with lowly CF Montreal. It was a rough first half lacking scoring chances for Columbus, with Montreal fighting back against the Black & Gold’s possession style with long spells of possession themselves. The home side eventually found the opener courtesy of a dummy and a backheeled assist that found the feet … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus draws up north in Montreal

Columbus Crew draws 2-2 to Philadelphia Union in highly contested Eastern Conference showdown

In a thrilling end-to-end Saturday night match at Subaru Park, the Columbus Crew clawed back to earn a point on the road against the Philadelphia Union thanks to a Sean Zawadzki goal deep into injury time. With the result, the Black & Gold continues its undefeated record away from home in the 2025 MLS season.  The Eastern Conference showdown between the division’s two highest-placed teams … Continue reading Columbus Crew draws 2-2 to Philadelphia Union in highly contested Eastern Conference showdown

Crew tactical review: Columbus blows by Charlotte to win at home

The Columbus Crew picked up another big win on Saturday, this time taking down a Charlotte FC side that opened up the season playing well. Dylan Chambost opened the scoring for Columbus in the 25th minute, burying a rebound that goalkeeper Kristijan Kahlina spilled in front of the goalmouth. Diego Rossi doubled the Black & Gold’s lead a mere 14 minutes later, but Wilfried Zaha … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus blows by Charlotte to win at home