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Hugo Picard, Jamal Thiaré advance Columbus Crew past Richmond Kickers in Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup

RICHMOND, VA – The Columbus Crew handled their Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup assignment with professionalism and authority, defeating the Richmond Kickers 3-0 to advance to the Round of 16. While the final scoreline suggests a straightforward evening, the match opened with a brief moment of tension. Richmond nearly capitalized on a set piece in the seventh minute, forcing Columbus into emergency defending and a … Continue reading Hugo Picard, Jamal Thiaré advance Columbus Crew past Richmond Kickers in Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup

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Crew tactical review: Columbus salvages a point at home against Orlando

The Columbus Crew continued their sputtering start to the season, drawing at home to Orlando City SC in a game that may have yielded a point, but felt like a loss. The visitors took the lead inside the first 20 minutes, an opening phase of the game where Columbus looked second-best. The Black & Gold struggled to generate any semblance of attacking chances, looking bland … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus salvages a point at home against Orlando

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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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Columbus Crew concedes late again, loses grip in 2-1 defeat to Toronto FC

The Black & Gold looked to change the tide after a rough start to the season, in which late goal concessions and missed near chances have become all too familiar. But despite a commanding start against Toronto FC, the Crew fizzled out; an 83rd-minute winner got the better of a Crew side that now remains winless in five matches to open the MLS season. The … Continue reading Columbus Crew concedes late again, loses grip in 2-1 defeat to Toronto FC

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Massive Scouting Report: Toronto FC

The natives are getting restless in Ohio’s capital. While still early in both Henrik Rydstrom’s tenure as manager and the season as a whole, the Crew’s start to 2026 has been underwhelming to say the least. Two points from four matches, no goals scored at home and a home defeat to Nashville last week has Black & Gold supporters’ tempers starting to flare. While it … Continue reading Massive Scouting Report: Toronto FC

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Crew tactical review: Nashville steals three points late into the Columbus night

The Columbus Crew continued its winless start to the 2026 season on Saturday, this time dropping a late winner to Nashville SC at home. Facing a heavily rotated away side, the Black & Gold looked promising going forward, even breaking through in the first half courtesy of Taha Habroune pouncing on a rebound. Unfortunately for the Crew faithful, the goal would be called back for … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Nashville steals three points late into the Columbus night

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Columbus Crew concedes late, remains winless after 1-0 defeat to Nashville SC

As Hany Mukhtar’s shot crossed the goal line deep into stoppage time, discontent deepened among disheartened Black & Gold fans. Accustomed to high standards and an attacking style built on relentless pressure, the Columbus Crew’s form in 2026 has fallen short of expectations. The Columbus Crew succumbed to a 1-0 defeat to Nashville SC Saturday night, leaving the 2023 MLS Cup champions winless in four, … Continue reading Columbus Crew concedes late, remains winless after 1-0 defeat to Nashville SC

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Massive Scouting Report: Nashville SC

After a defeat and two draws to start the season, the Columbus Crew are still searching for their first victory of the 2026 campaign. Last week, the Crew tied the Chicago Fire in a pretty even match that showcased a newfound defensive stability. This week, the Crew looks to combine their defensive stability with the attacking prowess from their first two matches as they welcome … Continue reading Massive Scouting Report: Nashville SC

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Crossing The Touchline: Crew vs Nashville SC

It’s another gameday and the Columbus Crew are still looking for their first win of the 2026 MLS season. With two points out of their first three matches, another opportunity awaits them as they prepare to host a red-hot Nashville SC side who have yet to lose a game so far. To give us insight on the yellow team from the Music City, we sat … Continue reading Crossing The Touchline: Crew vs Nashville SC

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Crew tactical review: Columbus and Chicago play out a scoreless draw on Crewsmas

The Columbus Crew garnered yet another point on the third matchday of the 2026 season, this time in a scoreless draw with the Chicago Fire. It was a game of feeling each other out by both sides, with each squad having chances to break the deadlock, but none finding the back of the net. Max Arfsten had the best chance for the Black & Gold, … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus and Chicago play out a scoreless draw on Crewsmas

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The Crew has a Daniel Gazdag problem that isn’t easy to solve

The Columbus Crew currently has a Daniel Gazdag problem, and there’s no obvious solution. For the second time in three games to start the 2026 season, Gazdag was not in the starting lineup against the Chicago Fire on Saturday. Unlike the opening game against the Portland Timbers, Gazdag did not come off the bench on Saturday. Following the 0-0 draw with the Fire, first-year head … Continue reading The Crew has a Daniel Gazdag problem that isn’t easy to solve

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