Crew tactical review: Columbus drubs Sporting KC at home

The Columbus Crew returned home to thrash Sporting Kansas City by 4-0 scoreline in midfielder Aidan Morris’ farewell game. Columbus went up 2-0 thanks to a pair of goals by Cucho Hernandez before Christian Ramirez added a third. Hernandez would collect his hattrick seconds before being substituted on a sublime free-kick into the far bottom corner. This is the Black & Gold’s first home win … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus drubs Sporting KC at home

Cucho tallies a hat-trick as Crew send Aidan Morris to Europe with 4-0 win

The Black and Gold smashed Sporting Kansas City in Aidan Morris’ final home game as a Crew player at Lower.com Field on Saturday night. Cucho Hernandez scored a hat-trick and Christian Ramirez added another as the hosts claimed scored for a 4-0 victory on a warm June evening. The Black & Gold dominated for the first few minutes of the game. As usual, ball possession … Continue reading Cucho tallies a hat-trick as Crew send Aidan Morris to Europe with 4-0 win

Predicted XI: Sporting Kansas City

Photo courtesy: Columbus Crew The Columbus Crew return home Saturday following a loss to Inter Miami. The Black & Gold return to the friendly confines of Lower.com Field looking for their first home win since a Concacaf Champions Cup victory against Monterrey. The last MLS home win came at the expense of the New York Red Bulls on March 16th, with the Crew winning by … Continue reading Predicted XI: Sporting Kansas City

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Massive Scouting Report: Sporting Kansas City

After 49 days of waiting the Columbus Crew finally have a home match at Lower.com Field this Saturday. The Crew look to bounce back from a disappointing road loss to league leaders Inter Miami on Wednesday. Despite the loss, the Crew took 12 out of a possible 15 points on the road over the last five matches, which is a remarkable return. The Black & … Continue reading Massive Scouting Report: Sporting Kansas City

Crew tactical review: Columbus gives a game away down in Miami

The Columbus Crew fell to a Messi-less Inter Miami on Wednesday evening, ending their four-game road win streak in MLS. The Herons struck twice in the first 20 minutes off poor defensive play from Columbus, but the Black & Gold managed to grab a goal back courtesy of Cucho Hernandez before halftime. From there though, the goal search would go dry for the Crew. Columbus … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus gives a game away down in Miami

Inter Miami snap Crew’s road win streak with 2-1 win

After succoming the first goal against a 10-man New York City FC last Friday, the Columbus pulled out a 3-2 win heading into their midweek matchup against Inter Miami CF. Miami, who were also victors after pulling out a 2-1 win against the Philadelphia Union while down to nine players, were missing key pieces such as Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez as they welcomed the … Continue reading Inter Miami snap Crew’s road win streak with 2-1 win

Predicted XI: Inter Miami CF

The Columbus Crew look to keep an impressive road-winning streak alive as they travel to Fort Lauderdale to take on a shorthanded Inter Miami CF. Miami is down Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez due to international duty in the Copa America tournament, the club is down David Ruiz and Tomás Avilés, each received red cards in their previous match against Philadelphia. Inter is also weathering … Continue reading Predicted XI: Inter Miami CF

Columbus Crew acquire Aziel Jackson from St. Louis CITY via trade

Columbus Crew General Manager Issa Tall has hit the ground running since taking over his new role just over two weeks ago, negotiating deals that have seen some new faces arrive in the capital city and some depart. Most notably Tall is helping orchestrate a transfer that reportedly sees Black & Gold homegrown Aidan Morris depart Columbus and head to Middlesborough of the English Championship. … Continue reading Columbus Crew acquire Aziel Jackson from St. Louis CITY via trade

Crew tactical review: Columbus strikes out NYCFC in Yankee Stadium

The Columbus Crew returned to winning ways on Friday night, taking down a red-hot NYCFC team who had won their past five games. Despite going down a man, NYCFC found the first goal near the end of the first half. Columbus would not stay down long though, storming back with three straight goals to grab a comfortable lead. New York City would add another goal … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus strikes out NYCFC in Yankee Stadium

Crew extend road win streak with 3-2 win over New York City FC

After a week off of MLS play, the Columbus Crew were back in action on the road yet again to take on New York City FC, a red hot team that finds themselves in the top half of the Eastern Conference. With Columbus leading the series 9-8-6 (W-L-T), it’s worth noting that Yankee Stadium has not been kind to the Black & Gold, as the … Continue reading Crew extend road win streak with 3-2 win over New York City FC

Massive Scouting Report: New York City FC

The international break no doubt seemed to last forever for Columbus Crew fans. After a bleak 3-0 in the CONCACAF Champions Cup Final against Pachuca, the Crew have had a 12-day break. During that break, the Black & Gold lost general manager Tim Bezbatchenko, hired new GM Issa Tall, removed Crew 2 GM Corey Wray, signed Dylan Chambost and are close to selling midfielder Aidan … Continue reading Massive Scouting Report: New York City FC

Predicted XI: NYCFC

The Columbus Crew are back in MLS action against New York City FC after a lengthy layoff. A disappointing performance and circumstances while competing for the CONCACAF Champions Cup final led to a poor result, but Friday’s contest against the Pidgeons offers the chance to rebound. A lot has happened since Columbus last played in a contest, including General Manager and President Tim Bezbatchenko leaving … Continue reading Predicted XI: NYCFC

Crossing the Touchline: Crew vs NYCFC

The Columbus Crew are back in league action against New York City FC away from home. Columbus currently hold the series lead 9-8-6 (W-L-T). To help us preview the matchup, Massive Report caught up with Matthew Mangam from Hudson River Blue to give us the inside scoop on the Pigeons. Massive Report: 15 points out of their last five matches for NYCFC, what has been … Continue reading Crossing the Touchline: Crew vs NYCFC