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Crew tactical review: Columbus captures first win of the season down in Atlanta

The Columbus Crew finally got into the win column on Saturday. The team traveled south to face Atlanta United. The first half was largely uneventful. However, an explosion of second-half goals allowed the Black & Gold to claim all three points. Wessam Abou Ali scored first, finishing an inch-perfect ball from Max Arfsten. The Palestinian striker headed into the far corner, then netted a brace … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus captures first win of the season down in Atlanta

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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

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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

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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

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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

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