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Crew tactical review: Columbus downs Philadelphia behind Cucho Hernandez’s brace

The Columbus Crew bounced back from their loss against Inter Miami to face the Philadelphia Union at home on Saturday. It did not take long for the scoring to start, with Cucho Hernandez heading in a Dylan Chambost-delivered corner to put Columbus up 1-0. The Union would find the equalizer off a rebound, but Mo Farsi put the Black & Gold back ahead just before … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus downs Philadelphia behind Cucho Hernandez’s brace

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Crew tactical review: Columbus finds out Messi can still shine in Ohio

The Columbus Crew returned home after grabbing a draw in D.C. to face Inter Miami with the Supporters Shield on the line. Columbus had to avoid a loss to keep their Shield hopes alive, while Miami only needed a victory to capture the regular season title. The visitors would strike first with two goals in the last five minutes of the first half. After being … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus finds out Messi can still shine in Ohio

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Crew tactical review: Columbus falls in a controversial Campeones Cup shootout

The Columbus Crew made a return to international action on Wednesday, facing Mexican giants Club America in the Campeones Cup. It was a rough first half for Columbus, with America enjoying the bulk of posession and seemingly imposing their will. Near the end of the first half though, the Black & Gold began to grow into the game. After the halftime intermission, the Crew were … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus falls in a controversial Campeones Cup shootout

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Crew tactical review: Columbus slays the Lions in a seven-goal thriller

The Columbus Crew showed no signs of slowing down despite a congested schedule, besting Orlando City SC 4-3 on Saturday evening. Columbus struck first, with Diego Rossi finding the back of the net with a little help from a deflection. From there, the Black & Gold slammed home two goals in the second half to extend their lead. Both Christian Ramirez and super-sub Cucho Hernandez … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus slays the Lions in a seven-goal thriller

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Crew tactical review: Columbus claims another Trillium Cup with a win over Toronto

The Columbus Crew returned to winning ways in a midweek matchup with rival Toronto FC. Columbus made the trek up to Canada after a scoreless draw with FC Cincinnati on Saturday. Because of this, the Black & Gold featured a slightly rotated lineup, with another matchup with Orlando City SC coming on the weekend. The Crew struggled a bit in the first half, failing to … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus claims another Trillium Cup with a win over Toronto

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Hernandez, Herrera down Toronto FC in 2-0 Win

A scoreless draw against in-state rivals FC Cincinnati came with a positive, as the Columbus Crew clinched a playoff spot to defend their 2023 MLS Cup before taking their talents North of the border to take on Toronto FC. Head coach Wilfried Nancy heavily rotated the squad, seeing Cucho Hernandez, Christian Ramirez and Darlington Nagbe start Wednesday’s contest on the bench. It didn’t take long … Continue reading Hernandez, Herrera down Toronto FC in 2-0 Win

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Crew tactical review: Hell is scoreless

The Columbus Crew traveled down Interstate 71 on Saturday, looking to rebound against bitter rivals FC Cincinnati. It was a tightly contested matchup, with both teams generating some looks on goal and controlling portions of the match. Despite the combination of these two highly talented teams, the game ended in a 0-0 draw. Despite the shared points, the Black & Gold clinched a playoff spot … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Hell is scoreless

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Crew tactical review: Goalkeeper-less Columbus gets blitzed by the league, and Seattle

The Columbus Crew returned to MLS action after a week of rest to take on the Seattle Sounders at home on Saturday. Columbus featured a highly rotated lineup due to a significant number of players being called up to international duty. One surprising aspect of the team sheet was the inclusion of only one goalkeeper after MLS denied the Black & Gold’s exemption request to … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Goalkeeper-less Columbus gets blitzed by the league, and Seattle

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Crew tactical review: Columbus finds a way to win yet again vs. NYCFC

The Columbus Crew extended its winning streak on Saturday, coming from behind against NYCFC to claim all three points and winning by a 4-2 scoreline. It was another rocky start in Columbus, with the Black & Gold going down a goal within four minutes. The Crew responded 13 minutes later through Diego Rossi and doubled their lead in the second half thanks to a goal … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus finds a way to win yet again vs. NYCFC

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