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Crew tactical review: Cardiac Columbus can’t pull off the comeback against LAFC

The Columbus Crew bowed out of the CONCACAF Champions Cup after winning the home leg 2-1 but losing on an aggregate scoreline of 4-2. Columbus went down in the opening leg out in the City of Angels 3-0 but showed fight in this game to get the aggregate tie back within one goal. A late Denis Bouanga clinching goal sunk the Black & Gold’s comeback … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Cardiac Columbus can’t pull off the comeback against LAFC

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Columbus Crew eliminated from CONCACAF Champions Cup despite 2-1 victory vs LAFC in Round of 16 second leg

Faced with the daunting task of overcoming a three-goal deficit from last week’s disastrous first leg against Los Angeles Football Club, the Black & Gold knew they needed a miracle to prove that impossible is just an opinion. Unfortunately, regarding the Crew’s chances of advancing, it was the correct opinion. Though in a turnaround from last week’s road block, the Black & Gold did everything … Continue reading Columbus Crew eliminated from CONCACAF Champions Cup despite 2-1 victory vs LAFC in Round of 16 second leg

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Crew tactical review: Columbus battles Houston to a scoreless draw at home

The Columbus Crew returned home on the weekend to face off against the Houston Dynamo at Lower.com Field. After a crushing 3-0 loss to LAFC in the opening leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup Round of 16, Columbus needed a pick-me-up. The Black & Gold would not get a better chance than facing the bottom-dwelling Dynamo at home. In a game that the Crew dominated, … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus battles Houston to a scoreless draw at home

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Crew tactical review: LAFC blitzes Columbus to open Champions Cup play

The Columbus Crew kicked off their 2025 CONCACAF Champions Cup campaign in disappointing style, falling to LAFC 3-0 away from home. After controlling the opening few minutes of the game, Columbus quickly was on the back foot due to LAFC’s press and ability to hit on the counter. After only 20 minutes, Denis Bouanga opened the scoring courtesy of Steven Moreira getting pickpocketed. Bouanga would … Continue reading Crew tactical review: LAFC blitzes Columbus to open Champions Cup play

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A Night to Forget: Columbus Crew fall 3-0 to LAFC in first leg of CONCACAF Champions Cup Round of 16

In the wake of an undefeated, winning start to the 2025 MLS campaign, there was a sense of increased optimism as the Black & Gold approached their continental match-up against a perennial foe, Los Angeles Football Club. Fond memories of the 2023 MLS Cup victory, the Crew’s most recent 5-1 demolition of LAFC away from home last July, and the Black & Gold’s run to … Continue reading A Night to Forget: Columbus Crew fall 3-0 to LAFC in first leg of CONCACAF Champions Cup Round of 16

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Crew tactical review: Columbus braves cold temperatures to grab three points

The Columbus Crew grabbed its second win of the season on the road against the New England Revolution. On a freezing night in the northeast, the Black & Gold weathered former Crew head coach and current New England coach Caleb Porter’s storm and grabbed a singular goal to claim all three points. It was a cagey affair, with little action for most of the match. … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus braves cold temperatures to grab three points

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FOOD REVIEW: Swenson’s at Lower.com Field

Since becoming the new downtown home of the Columbus Crew in July 2021, Lower.com Field has provided Crew fans with its fair share of exciting games and an elevated game-day atmosphere. One area that Lower.com Field has excelled in is its variety of local and national concession options. This year’s game day lineup has been enhanced with the inclusion of the Ohio-based burger chain, Swenson’s, … Continue reading FOOD REVIEW: Swenson’s at Lower.com Field

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Crew tactical review: Columbus starts off 2025 with a win over Chicago

The Columbus Crew grabbed its first win of the season with a 4-2 victory over the Chicago Fire at Lower.com Field. The visitors got out to an early lead, but Columbus responded shortly after courtesy of Jacen Russell-Rowe. Yet again, Chicago pushed out in front just minutes later to give Gregg Berhalter a lead against his former team. From there, it was all Black & … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus starts off 2025 with a win over Chicago

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Columbus Crew come from behind, defeat Chicago Fire 4-2

The Columbus Crew opened their 2025 MLS campaign against rivals Chicago Fire, who came into this match looking for a win against the Crew for the first time since 2021. The Crew on the other hand, were looking to hold on to their streak of not losing at home to the Fire since 2013. It took all of 13 minutes for the home crowd to … Continue reading Columbus Crew come from behind, defeat Chicago Fire 4-2

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What led to Cucho Hernandez leaving the Crew

On Monday night, the Columbus Crew made one of the biggest outgoing transfers of the Major League Soccer offseason, selling star forward Cucho Hernandez to Real Betis of Spain’s La Liga. The transfer fee – between $15-16 million up front with a sell-on clause – is believed to be a club record. Hernandez became a star in Columbus in his two-and-a-half seasons with the Black … Continue reading What led to Cucho Hernandez leaving the Crew

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Columbus Crew sign Stas Lapkes to Homegrown Contract

The Columbus Crew announced Wednesday afternoon that the Club has signed Columbus Crew 2 and Academy product Stas Lapkes as a Homegrown Player through the 2027 season with options for the 2028 and 2029 seasons. Lapkes becomes the 23rd Homegrown Player signing in franchise history. Lapkes joined the Capybaras on an amateur agreement in May 2022 before signing an official MLS Next Pro contract in … Continue reading Columbus Crew sign Stas Lapkes to Homegrown Contract

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