Tag: CONCACAF Champions Cup

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: 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 goes down hard against Pachuca

The Columbus Crew’s CONCACAF Champions Cup run came to a disappointing end on Saturday night, falling to Pachuca 3-0. Columbus seemed lethargic from the jump, possibly due to suspected food poisoning and altitude, and would not recover enough to put up a fight. Pachuca cranked out three goals, exposing the Black & Gold’s backline time and again to cruise to another CONCACAF title. The Crew … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus goes down hard against Pachuca

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