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
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
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
The Columbus Crew announced their 2025 Leagues Cup schedule with their Phase One opponents in hopes the Black & Gold can defend their title. The Crew will face off against Toluca F.C. on Tuesday July 29, Club Puebla on Friday August 1, and Club Leon just four days later on August 5. All matches are set to be held at Lower.com Field. Toluca is the … Continue reading Columbus Crew announce 2025 Leagues Cup schedule
The Columbus Crew are set to lose another attacker in Christian Ramirez, as both the Crew and LA Galaxy have agreed to a deal for the California native according to Tom Bogert. Ramirez joined the Columbus Crew in 2023, appearing in 30 games (19 starts), tallying eight goals and four assists. In 2024, Ramirez matched his goal total, while adding two more assists than his … Continue reading Reports: LA Galaxy set to acquire Christian Ramirez
On Monday night, the Columbus Crew made one of the biggest outgoing transfers of the Major League Soccer offseason, selling star forward Cucho Hernandez to Real Betis of Spain’s La Liga. The transfer fee – between $15-16 million up front with a sell-on clause – is believed to be a club record. Hernandez became a star in Columbus in his two-and-a-half seasons with the Black … Continue reading What led to Cucho Hernandez leaving the Crew
Just when you thought the sports world was slowly coming down from the shock NBA trade involving Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis, the soccer universe gets its own blockbuster move seeing Cucho Hernandez leave the Columbus Crew for Real Betis, as Pipe Sierra first reported, with Tom Bogert following. The deal is reported to be around 16 million dollars, according to Bogert. Hernandez, 25, joined … Continue reading Official: Columbus Crew’s Cucho Hernandez signs deal with Real Betis
The Columbus Crew announced Wednesday afternoon that the Club has signed Columbus Crew 2 and Academy product Stas Lapkes as a Homegrown Player through the 2027 season with options for the 2028 and 2029 seasons. Lapkes becomes the 23rd Homegrown Player signing in franchise history. Lapkes joined the Capybaras on an amateur agreement in May 2022 before signing an official MLS Next Pro contract in … Continue reading Columbus Crew sign Stas Lapkes to Homegrown Contract
The Columbus Crew announced on January 9th that it has re-signed goalkeeper Nicholas Hagen to a contract extension through the 2026 season, with options for 2027 and 2028. During his first season with the Crew, Hagen appeared in seven matches (six starts) across all competitions, including the 3-1 League Cup Final win over LAFC. In 2024 alone, Hagen made four regular-season appearances (three starts) and … Continue reading Columbus Crew sign Nicholas Hagen to contract extension
The Columbus Crew have made their first offseason signing in free agent midfielder Lassi Lappalainen for the 2025 season, with a club option of 2026. Lappalainen, who previously donned the colors of CF Montreal, appeared in 99 regular season matches (62 starts) tallying 15 goals and 15 assists. Lappalainen played under head coach Wilfried Nancy in 2022, collecting a career-best 10 goal contributions (three goals, … Continue reading Columbus Crew sign midfielder Lassi Lappalainen
The Columbus Crew announced their full 2025 MLS schedule on Thursday afternoon. While fans already knew some details of the schedule with the recent announcement of the home match against Inter Miami CF being played in Cleveland on April 19, the full schedule can be seen below. Columbus opens the season at home on February 22 at 7:30 pm against rivals Chicago Fire, before traveling … Continue reading Columbus Crew releases 2025 MLS schedule
The Columbus Crew will take a road trip to play a “home” game on April 19th as they welcome Lionel Messi and Inter Miami to Cleveland’s Huntington Bank Field (formerly Cleveland Browns Stadium) for an MLS regular season contest. “The Columbus Crew-Inter Miami match at Huntington Bank Field is an incredible opportunity for the Crew and our supporters as it allows us collectively to grow … Continue reading Columbus Crew to battle Inter Miami on April 19th in Cleveland
Columbus Crew veteran goalkeeper Evan Bush has re-signed a deal that sees the Crew keeper staying put in Central Ohio for the 2025 Major League Soccer campaign. Bush has started in 190 MLS contests, making 606 saves and collecting 42 shutouts. The Concord Township, Ohio, native joined CF Montréal (formerly Montreal Impact) in 2011, the team’s final season in the United Soccer League (USL). He … Continue reading Columbus Crew re-sign veteran goalkeeper Evan Bush
The Columbus Crew returns to Concacaf Champions Cup for a second consecutive year after clinching the 2024 Leagues Cup 3-1 over LAFC. After a disappointing 3-0 defeat to Pachuca in last year’s final, the Black & Gold are looking to make another run at clinching their first CCC title, hoping to earn a berth for the 2029 FIFA Club World Cup. The Draw 27 teams … Continue reading Concacaf Champions Cup Draw results and analysis
This year, the Columbus Crew offseason has arrived slightly earlier than all Crew fans would like. It will be a dark and cold winter without the Black & Gold dazzling the fans with their onfield beauty. In these dark times, it is important to spend your spare time wisely, take up a new hobby, visit family, or winterize your home. Or if you are like … Continue reading Best Columbus Crew games from 2024 to rewatch
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