Coming off of a convincing 3-1 win over CF Montreal in the midweek, the Columbus Crew traveled to the Windy City to take on a struggling Chicago Fire who haven’t won a match in six straight entering the match. The Crew had to be without striker Cucho Hernandez yet again as the Colombian striker was dealing with an injury. The Crew started the game on … Continue reading Columbus Crew hose down Chicago Fire 3-1
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
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
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 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
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
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
The Columbus Crew head up to Canada to take on CF Montreal as they look to snap out of the MLS malaise that maligns the reigning MLS champions. The Crew did not match the intensity and speed of play needed for their matchup against FC Cincinnati last weekend, dropping the contest by a 2-1 scoreline. Maybe the team is not used to having a week, … Continue reading Predicted XI: CF Montreal
The Crew finds itself needing a win in MLS play and they need it sooner rather than later. While it certainly isn’t time to panic, the Black & Gold need to kick it into gear after their Hell is Real Derby loss last Saturday. The Crew hasn’t won in MLS play since March 16th and needs to keep up with the rest of the Eastern … Continue reading Massive Scouting Report: CF Montreal take Deux
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
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
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
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
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
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