The 2023 MLS Cup champions did not clinch a playoff berth last weekend, but have a chance to this upcoming weekend as they travel down to take on FC Cincinnati in the away leg of the Hell Is Real Derby. Things are a little more complex however, as the Columbus Crew have 17 different ways to clinch a playoff berth as opposed two four like … Continue reading Columbus Crew playoff clinching scenarios
The Columbus Crew returned to MLS action after a week of rest to take on the Seattle Sounders at home on Saturday. Columbus featured a highly rotated lineup due to a significant number of players being called up to international duty. One surprising aspect of the team sheet was the inclusion of only one goalkeeper after MLS denied the Black & Gold’s exemption request to … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Goalkeeper-less Columbus gets blitzed by the league, and Seattle
It was a weird night in Columbus. We tried to capture some sights. Continue reading GALLERY: Columbus Crew vs. Seattle
Tyler Fisher & Ralph Schudel The Columbus Crew fell to the Seattle Sounders by the score of 4-0 last night. While that score looks impressive from the visitor’s perspective, Crew supporters will point out a questionable referee’s decision in added time of the first half. Seattle played a ball long to forward Jordan Morris who gave chase. New Crew goalkeeper Abraham Romero came out to … Continue reading Wilfred Nancy shares his feelings postgame following 4-0 loss to Seattle
The Columbus Crew hosted the Seattle Sounders in a forgettable 4-0 defeat on Saturday evening. A good portion of the the first half was evenly matched and things looked to go either way. However, a controversial red card to goalkeeper Abraham Romero in the 38th minute dismantled everything for the Black & Gold. Columbus Crew began with quality one-touch connections in the fifth minute when … Continue reading Crew fall to Seattle as Zawadzki is forced into goalkeeping duties
After winning Leagues Cup on August 25th, the Columbus Crew quickly added two league wins to its tally by beating Philadelphia on the road and New York City at home. Now, the Crew get ready to host Western Conference foes in the Seattle Sounders on Saturday. The Crew are going to be without a plethora of players due to international duty. Regardless, the Black & … Continue reading Massive Scouting Report: Seattle Sounders
The Columbus Crew host the Seattle Sounders Saturday evening, which gives the Black & Gold a rare match over the international break. This match was rescheduled in the international window due to Columbus’ appearance in the Concacaf Champions Cup final. This international break is brutal for the Crew who are missing six players, goalkeepers Patrick Schulte and Nicholas Hagen will not be available for selection. … Continue reading Predicted XI: Seattle Sounders
The Columbus Crew extended its winning streak on Saturday, coming from behind against NYCFC to claim all three points and winning by a 4-2 scoreline. It was another rocky start in Columbus, with the Black & Gold going down a goal within four minutes. The Crew responded 13 minutes later through Diego Rossi and doubled their lead in the second half thanks to a goal … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus finds a way to win yet again vs. NYCFC
The Columbus Crew overcame a slow start to earn an emphatic 4-2 victory over New York City FC on Saturday evening inside the friendly confines of Lower.com Field. With this breathtaking win, the Crew remain in third place with 49 points, just two behind rival FC Cincinnati and 10 points away from Inter Miami. The Black & Gold still have two games in hand over … Continue reading Cardiac Crew collects a 4-2 victory against NYCFC
The Columbus Crew showed their determination to win everything they can by rotating nine players from their Leagues Cup winning squad as they make the final stretch into the MLS Playoffs. With most of its starters rested, Columbus should be fresh to host New York City FC over the weekend. NYCFC nearly downed the eventual Leagues Cup champions as the Crew won in a penalty … Continue reading Predicted XI: NYCFC
The Columbus Crew resumed their winning ways on Wednesday evening, besting the Philadelphia Union on Columbus’ return to MLS play. The Black & Gold featured a heavily rotated squad, with nine changes from the starting XI from the Leagues Cup Final. The Crew backup brigade kept it scoreless deep into the second half, when Wilfried Nancy decided to dip into his star power off the … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Rotated Black & Gold grab a win in Philly
Fresh off of its 2024 Leagues Cup win over LAFC this past Sunday, the Columbus Crew took their talents to Chester, Pennsylvania for their rescheduled MLS matchup against the Philadelphia Union. The two met previously in the Leagues Cup semifinal, where the Crew escaped with a 3-1 win. Head coach Wilfried Nancy rolled out a heavily rotated lineup making nine changes from the Crew’s Leagues … Continue reading Columbus Crew return to MLS play with 1-0 win over the Philadelphia Union
The Columbus Crew added another trophy to the case on Sunday night, knocking off LAFC yet again to win Leagues Cup. This is the third straight win over LAFC for Columbus, besting them in the 2023 MLS Cup Final and the 5-1 drubbing out in LA earlier this season. The game started off well for the Black & Gold, looking dangerous in LAFC’s half and … Continue reading Crew tactical review: The true Black & Gold come away with the Leagues Cup title
Leagues Cup came to a close Sunday evening when the Columbus Crew faced off against LAFC in an MLS Cup rematch, but this time for the Leagues Cup trophy. A tournament sanctioned by Concacaf, both teams earned automatic qualification into the 2025 Champions Cup. However, the winner, would earn a ‘bye’ into the Round of 16. In a match of ‘revenge,’ LAFC have been outscored … Continue reading Columbus Crew claim Leagues Cup with 3-1 win over LAFC
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