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

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

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

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

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

Columbus Crew releases 2025 MLS schedule

The Columbus Crew announced their full 2025 MLS schedule on Thursday afternoon. While fans already knew some details of the schedule with the recent announcement of the home match against Inter Miami CF being played in Cleveland on April 19, the full schedule can be seen below. Columbus opens the season at home on February 22 at 7:30 pm against rivals Chicago Fire, before traveling … Continue reading Columbus Crew releases 2025 MLS schedule

Crew tactical review: Columbus’ season ends prematurely in New Jersey

The Columbus Crew had their season come to a premature end on Sunday, falling in penalty kicks to the New York Red Bulls. After losing the opening game in Columbus, the Black & Gold travelled to New Jersey to try and even the best-of-three series. Substitute Max Arfsten opened the scoring for the crew, but RBNY was able to equalize when a defensive lapse led … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus’ season ends prematurely in New Jersey

Tactical review: Columbus is stunned at home by RBNY to open up the 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs

The Columbus Crew started off their 2024 playoff campaign in disappointing fashion, losing their first game at home to New York Red Bulls. After beating RBNY a few weeks ago, the visitors came out with a new game plan to combat the defending champions. This new plan worked well, allowing New York to grab a goal off a corner midway through the first half. RBNY … Continue reading Tactical review: Columbus is stunned at home by RBNY to open up the 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs

Columbus Crew on the brink of elimination after falling 1-0 to New York Red Bulls

The MLS Cup Playoffs kicked off for the Columbus Crew as they looked to defend their title, starting with a three-game series against the New York Red Bulls. After defeating the MLS original on Decision Day by a 3-2 scoreline, it was onto the best-of-three series for Wilfried Nancy’s side. Missing Diego Rossi, Taha Habroune, and Malte Amundsen, the Crew was prepared as they welcomed … Continue reading Columbus Crew on the brink of elimination after falling 1-0 to New York Red Bulls

Crew tactical review: Columbus closes out the regular season with another win

The Columbus Crew rounded out their regular season with a road win over New York Red Bulls. This win not only cemented their spot as the second seed in the Eastern Conference, but it also set Columbus up with a best-of-three matchup against this same Red Bulls side. Wilfried Nancy threw out a half-rotated lineup for this game, but there were still major home field … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus closes out the regular season with another win

Crew tactical review: Columbus exploits poor defensive play to grab three points

The Columbus Crew continued their winning ways, downing the New England Revolution 4-0 at home. DeJuan Jones opened the scoring against his former team in the fifth minute, cutting inside and placing a curler into the side netting. After that, the pitch became the Alexandru Matan show. The Romanian would score nine minutes later to double Columbus’ lead and then twice more in the second … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus exploits poor defensive play to grab three points

Alex Matan nets hat trick in win over New England Revolution

It was a night of homecomings for the Columbus Crew as they hosted the New England Revolution. The Club welcomed 2020 MLS Cup champions Ema Boateng, former head coach Caleb Porter and captain Jonathan Mensah. In addition, Will Sands returned to Lower.com Field after being traded to the Revolution earlier in the year in exchange for DeJuan Jones. It was a true test of depth … Continue reading Alex Matan nets hat trick in win over New England Revolution

Crossing The Touchline: Crew vs Revolution

On fan appreciation night, the Columbus Crew will face off against the New England Revolution under the direction of former Crew boss Caleb Porter. The last meeting saw the Crew dismantle the Revolution in Gillette Stadium by a 5-1 scoreline. To help us get a better sense of how abysmal the Revs season has been since, Jake Catanese from our good friends at The Blazing … Continue reading Crossing The Touchline: Crew vs Revolution