Predicted XI: Orlando City SC

The Columbus Crew continue their extended road trip as they travel to take on Orlando City SC. Orlando have had a disappointing start to the season after finishing second in the Eastern Conference standings last season. The Crew beat the Lions in overtime to advance to the Eastern Conference finals. Star forward Cucho Hernandez, who provided the game-winning assist in the playoff win, will miss … Continue reading Predicted XI: Orlando City SC

Crossing The Touchline: Columbus Crew vs Orlando City SC

Two back-to-back wins see the Columbus Crew head to the most magical place on earth to take on Orlando City SC as they hit the midway point of their six-game road stretch. To help us get a better understanding of the mighty Lions of Orlando, Ben Miller of The Mane Land was kind enough to answer some of the hard hitting questions. Massive Report:  Orlando … Continue reading Crossing The Touchline: Columbus Crew vs Orlando City SC

Rudy Camacho captures MLS Team of the Matchday honors

Following a defeat at the hands of its rival FC Cincinnati, the Columbus Crew rebounded to claim two wins on the road to right the ship in MLS competition. The Black & Gold put its woes behind them to outscore opponents by a 6-2 margin this past week, and limiting the opposition to just eight shots on target across two games. One of the main … Continue reading Rudy Camacho captures MLS Team of the Matchday honors

Crew tactical review: Columbus picks up their second straight road win in Chicago

The Columbus Crew collected its second straight road win on Saturday, besting the Chicago Fire 3-1. Columbus opened the scoring courtesy of Diego Rossi in the 30th minute before doubling their lead in the second half through Christian Ramirez. A late scramble in the box gifted Chicago a goal, but Jacen Russell-Rowe would restore the Black & Gold’s two-goal lead just three minutes later. This … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus picks up their second straight road win in Chicago

MLSPA releases Crew, MLS salary information for the start of 2024 season

Welcome to one of the most interesting weeks of the year, the first release of the MLS Player’s Association Salary Guide for the 2024 season. Each season, the MLSPA releases two salary guides that follow the close of each transfer window. Typically the releases come in May and October, and we now have our May 2024 release. Note: these salaries might not be 100 percent … Continue reading MLSPA releases Crew, MLS salary information for the start of 2024 season

Predicted XI: Chicago Fire

The Columbus Crew travel to take on the Chicago Fire for the second away match this week. During the midweek match Columbus finally seemed to wake from their MLS slump against a depleted CF Montreal, despite the absence of star forward Cucho Hernandez. Saturday’s opponent, the Chicago Fire, has struggled this season despite bringing in a striker for 12 million dollars in Hugo Cuypers. Chicago … Continue reading Predicted XI: Chicago Fire

Massive Scouting Report: Chicago Fire

The Cucho-less Columbus Crew returned to its winning ways on Wednesday night north of the border in Montreal. The Crew were led by goals from Max Arfsten, Diego Rossi, and Marino Hinestroza en route to a 3-1 victory. Saturday, the Crew will face longtime foes from the Windy City in the Chicago Fire. The Crew defeated Chicago in Columbus earlier this year thanks to a … Continue reading Massive Scouting Report: Chicago Fire

Steven Moreira, Max Arfsten named to Team of the Matchday

Steven Moreira and Max Arfsten have been named to the Matchday 14 Team of the Matchday for their efforts in the Crew’s 3-1 win over CF Montreal. The Crew needed a win after their loss to FC Cincinnati, as the club hadn’t won an MLS game in 60 days prior to the match. Moreira, who tallied two assists on the night earned a spot in … Continue reading Steven Moreira, Max Arfsten named to Team of the Matchday

Crew tactical review: Columbus adapts to grab three points in Montreal

The Columbus Crew got back to its winning ways on Wednesday, heading North to beat CF Montreal. The game started well for Columbus, opening the scoring courtesy of Max Arfsten hanging out on the back post and putting in a rebound that had come off the keeper. The Black & Gold would seemingly double their lead through a thunderous strike from Christian Ramirez, but the … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus adapts to grab three points in Montreal

The Crew bounces back with win at CF Montreal

After a two-month drought and seven straight games without a win, the Columbus Crew got back on track on Wednesday night. The Columbus managed a 3-1 victory at CF Montreal, bouncing back from a disappointing Hell Is Real Derby loss to FC Cincinnati. Sixty days, five draws and two losses have passed since the Crew’s last victory in MLS play against the New York Red … Continue reading The Crew bounces back with win at CF Montreal

Crew tactical review: Hell becomes very real for Columbus

The Columbus Crew continued its poor stretch of form in MLS play, this time falling to rivals FC Cincinnati 2-1 on Saturday evening. This is the first loss for Columbus at home against their noisy neighbors, in what was arguably their worst performance of this young season. The Black & Gold battled back and forth with Cincinnati until Kevin Kelsy broke the deadlock in the … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Hell becomes very real for Columbus