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

Massive Scouting Report: Los Angeles Football Club

The Trilogy is upon us folks, the Columbus Crew are set to face LAFC again. This time in the Round of 16 of the CONCACAF Champions Cup. LAFC advanced by beating the Colorado Rapids in the first round, while the Crew earned a bye thanks to their Leagues Cup 2024 Championship, over the same Los Angeles squad they face on Tuesday evening. The Crew vs. … Continue reading Massive Scouting Report: Los Angeles Football Club

Crew tactical review: Columbus braves cold temperatures to grab three points

The Columbus Crew grabbed its second win of the season on the road against the New England Revolution. On a freezing night in the northeast, the Black & Gold weathered former Crew head coach and current New England coach Caleb Porter’s storm and grabbed a singular goal to claim all three points. It was a cagey affair, with little action for most of the match. … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus braves cold temperatures to grab three points

Jacen Russell-Rowe lifts Columbus Crew past New England Revolution 1-0

After their come-from-behind 4-2 win over the Chicago Fire last weekend, the Columbus Crew traveled to Foxborough to take on a new version of the New England Revolution. With the Crew outscoring the Revolution 9-1 last season, head coach Caleb Porter said that the Crew “embarrassed us” and had high hopes coming into this matchup that the MLS original could knock off the Black & … Continue reading Jacen Russell-Rowe lifts Columbus Crew past New England Revolution 1-0

Crossing The Touchline: Crew vs New England

The Columbus Crew are on the road for the first time in 2025 as they travel to take on the New England Revolution, led by former Columbus Crew manager Caleb Porter. The Revolution started off their season in Nashville, Tennessee against Nashville SC where both teams gained a point to being their 2025 MLS campaign. For more on the New England Revolution, we traveled to … Continue reading Crossing The Touchline: Crew vs New England

Massive Scouting Report: New England Revolution

The Columbus Crew delivered a gift wrapped in three points on Crewsmas as the Black & Gold dismantled their longtime rivals Chicago Fire 4-2 last Saturday. Diego Rossi led the way with two goals, followed by Jacen Russell-Rowe, who snagged his first goal of the 2025 campaign. Carlos Terran comically ushered the other Crew goal over the line after a series of unfortunate deflections, bounces, … Continue reading Massive Scouting Report: New England Revolution

FOOD REVIEW: Swenson’s at Lower.com Field

Since becoming the new downtown home of the Columbus Crew in July 2021, Lower.com Field has provided Crew fans with its fair share of exciting games and an elevated game-day atmosphere. One area that Lower.com Field has excelled in is its variety of local and national concession options. This year’s game day lineup has been enhanced with the inclusion of the Ohio-based burger chain, Swenson’s, … Continue reading FOOD REVIEW: Swenson’s at Lower.com Field

Crew tactical review: Columbus starts off 2025 with a win over Chicago

The Columbus Crew grabbed its first win of the season with a 4-2 victory over the Chicago Fire at Lower.com Field. The visitors got out to an early lead, but Columbus responded shortly after courtesy of Jacen Russell-Rowe. Yet again, Chicago pushed out in front just minutes later to give Gregg Berhalter a lead against his former team. From there, it was all Black & … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus starts off 2025 with a win over Chicago

What we learned against the Chicago Fire

The Columbus Crew opened the 2025 campaign with a 4-2 victory against the Chicago Fire on a frosty Saturday evening in the Arena District.  Coming into the season opener, many wondered where the scoring production would come from given the departure of Cucho Hernandez who contributed to 72 goals in 70 appearances during his tenure with the Crew. Furthermore, fans didn’t get much news about … Continue reading What we learned against the Chicago Fire

Columbus Crew come from behind, defeat Chicago Fire 4-2

The Columbus Crew opened their 2025 MLS campaign against rivals Chicago Fire, who came into this match looking for a win against the Crew for the first time since 2021. The Crew on the other hand, were looking to hold on to their streak of not losing at home to the Fire since 2013. It took all of 13 minutes for the home crowd to … Continue reading Columbus Crew come from behind, defeat Chicago Fire 4-2

2025 Massive Report Staff Predictions

As the 2025 season approaches, the staff here at Massive Report have banded together to give their 2025 predictions for the Columbus Crew, including where they think the Club will finish. Here’s what the staff had to say: Collin Johnson: Finish: 3rd in MLS, MLS Cup Finalist Look, I’ve always been an optimistic person. It’s been a brutal offseason but we still l have every … Continue reading 2025 Massive Report Staff Predictions

Massive Scouting Report: Chicago Fire

Merry Crewsmas 2025! The Black & Gold return to the pitch for the 30th year of play in Major League Soccer against longtime rival Chicago Fire on Saturday. The 2025 Crew will no doubt look different than the 2024 campaign with the departure of MVP candidate and fan favorite Cucho Hernandez, who was transferred to Real Betis in January. Additionally, fan favorite Christian Ramirez was … Continue reading Massive Scouting Report: Chicago Fire

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United Soccer League to begin first Divison One Men’s Professional League which will rival MLS

We’re just seven days away from the Columbus Crew kicking off a new Major League Soccer (MLS) season, and while that’s exciting, there’s another significant development in the American soccer landscape. On Thursday, the United Soccer League (USL) announced plans to launch a Division One men’s professional league, set to rival MLS starting in 2027-28. Operating under the U.S. Soccer Federation, the league will adhere … Continue reading United Soccer League to begin first Divison One Men’s Professional League which will rival MLS