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

Crew tactical review: Columbus makes San Jose quake

The Columbus Crew got back to winning ways at their real home in downtown Columbus, defeating their geographic rivals San Jose Earthquakes 2-1. Sean Zawadzki opened the scoring for the Black & Gold in the first half on a whipped in freekick, but the Earthquakes equalized before halftime to send both teams to the locker room deadlocked. Max Arfsten found the winner for the Crew … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus makes San Jose quake

Max Arfsten pushes Columbus Crew to 2-1 victory over San Jose Earthquakes

A fabulous night in Downtown Columbus saw the Columbus Crew host the San Jose Earthquakes as the Black & Gold looked to get back in the win column after their 0-1 loss to Inter Miami CF last weekend. For the Quakes, eight goals were split between them and Sporting Kansas City, with the Quakes losing 3-5.  Referee Guido Gonzalez Jr. had a fiery match on … Continue reading Max Arfsten pushes Columbus Crew to 2-1 victory over San Jose Earthquakes