Crew tactical review: Columbus’ comeback Crew advance again, this time over NYCFC

The Columbus Crew advanced into the Leagues Cup semifinals following another come-from-behind victory, this time against NYCFC. The visitors went up only seconds into the game, following a bad giveaway by Rudy Camacho that left a New York attacker one-on-one with Patrick Schulte. From there, it was an uphill battle for the rest of the match. Columbus would eventually find the equalizer courtesy of Cucho … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus’ comeback Crew advance again, this time over NYCFC

Crew tactical review: Columbus’ comeback sends Miami packing

The Columbus Crew advanced to the quarterfinals of Leagues Cup on Tuesday with a dramatic comeback victory over Inter Miami. Still without Lionel Messi due to injury, Miami came into this game with the other Barcelona boys ready to pick up the slack. Miami did just that, taking control of the game for the first hour of the match and building a 2-0 lead. Then … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus’ comeback sends Miami packing

Crew tactical review: Columbus opens Leagues Cup with a win over SKC

The Columbus Crew kicked off their 2024 Leagues Cup campaign with a 4-0 drubbing of Sporting Kansas City. Columbus forward Diego Rossi struck twice in the first hour to build a 2-0 lead for the Black & Gold, continuing his hot run of form. Substitutes DeJuan Jones and Dylan Chambost marked their debuts in impressive fashion, scoring the other two goals in the match. Jones’ … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus opens Leagues Cup with a win over SKC

Crew Route Sporting In Leagues Cup.

Columbus Crew defeated Sporting Kansas City and qualified to round of 16 against Inter Miami on a warm Friday night at Lower.com Field in Leagues Cup competition. Forward Diego Rossi’s brace along with recently acquired and second half substitutes DeJuan Jones and Dylan Chambost scored for a 4-0 final score. The game began slow but tension built throughout the first half. Following 13 minutes of … Continue reading Crew Route Sporting In Leagues Cup.

Cucho collects a hat trick as Crew down Aston Villa in Friendly

Ahead of their 2024 Leagues Cup knockout round matchup against the second place finisher in the West 4 division, the Columbus Crew faced off against Premier League side Aston Villa in a Leagues Cup showcase friendly. Early on, Villa claimed for a penalty when Morgan Rogers was taken down inside the penalty box while attempting to get on the end of a pass from Leon … Continue reading Cucho collects a hat trick as Crew down Aston Villa in Friendly

Crew tactical review: Set pieces exploit Columbus in Atlanta

The Columbus Crew’s six game unbeaten streak came to an end on Saturday, falling to Atlanta United 2-1. It was a tale of two halves for Columbus, starting strong in the first 45 but faltering in the second half. The Black & Gold grabbed a lead courtesy of a Diego Rossi tap-in 36 minutes into the game, but that lead would not last the full … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Set pieces exploit Columbus in Atlanta

Crew tactical review: Columbus dominates LAFC and ties Charlotte

The Columbus Crew picked up four points this week, slaughtering LAFC away from home before drawing against Charlotte FC in a midweek matchup at home. Columbus traveled to the West Coast ahead of an MLS Cup rematch against LAFC, in a game many thought would be highly competitive. It was for about the first half hour, and then the Black & Gold opened the floodgates … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus dominates LAFC and ties Charlotte

Ramirez brace lifts Crew past LAFC 5-1

Cover image courtesy of Columbus Crew The Columbus Crew faced off against LAFC in an MLS Cup rematch that saw the 2023 MLS Cup champions now play on the turf of their Los Angeles counterparts for the first time in the series between the two Clubs. Columbus, who have outscored their opponents 15-1 in the last five games, wanted to continue their red hot form … Continue reading Ramirez brace lifts Crew past LAFC 5-1

Columbus Crew set for high-stakes clash against Kei Kamara, LAFC

The Columbus Crew are starting to close in on the MLS All-Star break and life without Patrick Schulte as he heads off for the 2024 Paris Olympics. But they have to get through a tough test that is LAFC, in what will be a must-watch matchup as the two teams meet in LA for the first time. This matchup also serves as an MLS Cup … Continue reading Columbus Crew set for high-stakes clash against Kei Kamara, LAFC

Crew tactical review: Columbus’ offense destroys Toronto at home

The Columbus Crew continued their recent hot streak, blowing out Toronto FC 4-0 at home. Columbus has now won eight of its last nine games, climbing to third in the Eastern Conference. After an early goal for Toronto was disallowed, the Black & Gold grabbed a legal goal of their own off a corner and the head of Cucho Hernandez. Christian Ramirez grabbed the second, … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus’ offense destroys Toronto at home