Crew tactical review: Columbus’ first half landslide washes away Atlanta United

The Columbus Crew grabbed a second consecutive win on Wednesday, downing Atlanta United 3-1. Columbus’ offense exploded in the first half, netting three goals courtesy of Andres Herrera and Jacen Russell-Rowe. Atlanta’s defense was lacking in the first 45, allowing the Black & Gold to run rampant and pepper Brad Guzan’s goalmouth with shots. In the second half though, the Five Stripes fought back. Brooks … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus’ first half landslide washes away Atlanta United

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: The Black & Gold jump back into winning ways in 2024

The Columbus Crew kicked off its title defense in familiar fashion with a 1-0 victory over Atlanta United. The Black & Gold were on the front foot for much of the first half, grabbing a lead courtesy of a Cucho Hernandez goal in the 27th minute. The Crew earned a penalty in the second half after Mo Farsi was brought down in the box which … Continue reading Crew tactical review: The Black & Gold jump back into winning ways in 2024

Anatomy of a Goal: Christian Ramirez scores his first Crew goal and sets off the rout

Welcome to the Anatomy of a Goal, where each week we dissect one goal (or near goal) from a previous Columbus Crew match. For match five of the 2023 MLS season, we take a look at Christian Ramirez’s 47th minute goal, his first for the Crew, that gave the home side a 2-0 lead as part of their 6-1 rout of Atlanta United. Here is a … Continue reading Anatomy of a Goal: Christian Ramirez scores his first Crew goal and sets off the rout