FC Cincinnati best Columbus Crew 2-1

A well earned week off for the Columbus Crew saw them return back home to Lower.com Field against their in-stat rival FC Cincinnati in the first edition of the Hell Is Real Derby in 2024. FC Cincinnati looked for revenge after dropping a 2-0 lead in the 2023 Eastern Conference Final which saw Columbus comeback to win 3-2 after extra time. Meanwhile, Columbus entered fresh, … Continue reading FC Cincinnati best Columbus Crew 2-1

Massive Scouting Report: Hell is Real

Just 10 days removed from a historic CONCACAF Champions Cup semi-final victory over Monterrey in Mexico, the Crew returns to MLS action in the Hell is Real Derby. The Black & Gold welcome their instate rival to the capital city on Saturday in the first edition of the Hell is Real Derby in 2024 and the first since the Crew’s historic victory in the 2023 … Continue reading Massive Scouting Report: Hell is Real

Predicted XI: Hell is Real

The Columbus Crew host their intrastate rivals FC Cincinnati for the first meeting of the Hell is Real rivalry. Last season the Crew won two of the three matchups including a thrilling come-from-behind match in the Eastern Conference Final that punched the Black & Gold’s ticket to MLS Cup. Bragging rights are up for grabs this weekend in Columbus where the Black & Gold would … Continue reading Predicted XI: Hell is Real

Crossing The Touchline: Columbus Crew vs FC Cincinnati

The Columbus Crew enter rivalry week facing off against in-state rival FC Cincinnati. In the first edition of the 2024 chapter of the Hell Is Real derby, we take a more deeper look at our opponents with help from FC Cincinnati beat writer Kenta Hagiwara. Massive Report: 13 goals for and nine goals against this season, Cincinnati’s defense is stout and hard to maneuver. What … Continue reading Crossing The Touchline: Columbus Crew vs FC Cincinnati

LAFC hires Neil McGuinness as Technical Director

Ahead of the Hell Is Real derby match on Saturday, the Columbus Crew world was struck with breaking news regarding a major front-office role that is soon to be vacant. According to Tom Bogert and Paul Tenorio of The Athletic, Los Angeles Football Club is set to hire Crew scouting director Neil McGuinness. McGuinness is known to be the talent scout behind the signings of … Continue reading LAFC hires Neil McGuinness as Technical Director

The unsung Black & Gold heroes of Hell is Real

The Columbus Crew take on FC Cincinnati at Lower.com Field on Saturday, May 8th. This will be the 15th meeting all-time between the two Ohio clubs dating back to 2017. In that time The Crew have had its fair share of stars rise to the occasion against their rivals. Players like Pedro Santos, Gyasi Zardes, Lucas Zelarayán, and Cucho Hernández have all had man-of-the-match moments … Continue reading The unsung Black & Gold heroes of Hell is Real

Columbus Crew announces schedule changes ahead of Concacaf Champions Cup Final

The Columbus Crew announced Monday evening two schedule changes ahead of its Concacaf Champions Cup Final matchup against Mexican giant Pachuca on June 1. Columbus will host the New England Revolution on October 12 and the Seattle Sounders on September 7. Both matches will kick off at 7:30 p.m. The matches were originally slated for Wednesday, May 29 , and Saturday, June 1. The Black … Continue reading Columbus Crew announces schedule changes ahead of Concacaf Champions Cup Final

Crew tactical review: Columbus conquers Monterrey and moves on to the CCL final

The Columbus Crew punched their ticket to the CONCACAF Champions Cup Final on Wednesday, besting Monterrey 3-1 on the night and 5-2 on aggregate. The game started off rough for Columbus, conceding in the first ten minutes on a Yevhen Cheberko own goal. From there, it was an uphill battle to get back on the right side of the away-goals tiebreaker. The Black & Gold … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus conquers Monterrey and moves on to the CCL final

Columbus Crew to face Pachuca in Concacaf Champions Cup Final

Columbus Crew fans might be a bit groggy heading into work or other activities Thursday, but are no doubt riding a high associated with the Black & Gold’s 3-1 victory over Monterrey on Wednesday evening. The club scored received goal contributions from midfielder Aidan Morris, forwards Diego Rossi and Jacen Russell-Rowe to deliver a commanding 5-2 aggregate scoreline across the two legs of the series. … Continue reading Columbus Crew to face Pachuca in Concacaf Champions Cup Final

Columbus Crew down CF Monterrey to lock up spot in CONCACAF Champions Cup Final

The Columbus Crew traveled to Monterrey and again walked out with a win. The Black & Gold muted Estadio BBVA with a spectacular performance and booked a ticket to the CONCACAF Champions Cup Final after smashing Rayados 3-1 (5-2 on aggregate) at their home Wednesday evening. The Crew enjoyed an electric start and found some spaces to test Rayados’ goalkeeper Esteban Andrada. Forward Cucho Hernandez … Continue reading Columbus Crew down CF Monterrey to lock up spot in CONCACAF Champions Cup Final

Massive Scouting Report: Monterrey

The Crew can advance to the club’s first-ever continental championship on Wednesday night in Mexico. After a thrilling and intense first leg in central Ohio, the Black & Gold travel to Monterrey to face CF Monterrey in the second leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup Semifinal. The Crew holds a 2-1 aggregate lead over their counterparts thanks to goals from Cucho Hernandez and Jacen Russel-Rowe … Continue reading Massive Scouting Report: Monterrey

Crew tactical review: A chess match with an old friend yields a point for Columbus

The Columbus Crew returned from CONCACAF Champions Cup play to tie again in MLS competition, this time against CF Montreal. This matchup was anticipated by Crew fans due to the return of Montreal’s new coach Laurent Courtois to Columbus. The former Crew 2 coach got the job up in Canada after two successful seasons at the helm of the Capys. The first half of this … Continue reading Crew tactical review: A chess match with an old friend yields a point for Columbus

Crew, CF Montreal play to 0-0 stalemate

Just days after defeating CF Monterrey in the first leg of the Concacaf Champions Cup semifinal, the Columbus Crew returned home to face off against CF Montreal. In search of a league win since March 16, the Crew came into the match earning four points out of their last five matches in MLS play. Meanwhile, the visitors were looking to extend their unbeaten streak to … Continue reading Crew, CF Montreal play to 0-0 stalemate