Massive Scouting: Houston Dynamo Take Two

With the latest game-winning goal in Major League Soccer history, Mohamed Farsi lifted the Columbus Crew to a 2-1 victory at the death on Saturday at home against the Chicago Fire. The victory helped the Crew gain three more valuable points in early season MLS play as they balance the start of the MLS campaign with their CONCACAF Champions Cup (CCC) run. The Crew has … Continue reading Massive Scouting: Houston Dynamo Take Two

Columbus Crew to celebrate Josh Williams before kickoff against New York

Ahead of the match against the New York Red Bulls on Saturday evening, the Columbus Crew will celebrate the 14-year career of Josh Williams. A two-time MLS Cup Champion with the Crew, the celebration will take place on the Chase Plaza where he will be honored for a pre-match ceremony and sign autographs from 5:30-6:30. “I’m truly thankful for so many things and more importantly … Continue reading Columbus Crew to celebrate Josh Williams before kickoff against New York

Crew tactical review: Canadian combo stuns the Fire

The Columbus Crew secured its second win of the young MLS season on Saturday night with a 2-1 victory over the Chicago Fire. Substitute Jacen Russell-Rowe opened the scoring for the Black & Gold before Chicago equalized just a few moments later. Fellow countryman and substitute Mo Farsi won all three points for the Crew deep into stoppage time with a rebound tap-in. It was … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Canadian combo stuns the Fire

Mo Farsi’s late game-winning goal extinguishes the Chicago Fire

Playing its third game in a week, the Columbus Crew returned home to battle the Chicago Fire. Columbus came into this match after playing a midweek contest against the Houston Dynamo in the first leg of their Round of 16 matchup in the Concacaf Champions Cup. On the other hand, the visitors were at the hands were downed by the defending Supporter’s Shield winners FC … Continue reading Mo Farsi’s late game-winning goal extinguishes the Chicago Fire

Massive Scouting Report: Chicago Fire

The Columbus Crew was the featured participant of The Late Show on Wednesday Night as Alexandru Matan’s stoppage time winner gave the Black & Gold a deserved advantage against the Houston Dynamo in their CONCACAF Champions Cup first leg tie. The focus now shifts back to Columbus and MLS play as the Crew face the Chicago Fire at Lower.com Field on Saturday night. Chicago has … Continue reading Massive Scouting Report: Chicago Fire

Breaking down Crew’s system, key players

Top players in competitive sports are key for a team’s structure and system to work correctly and there are four players that decide if a soccer team can function. The goalkeeper, center back, center midfielder and forward build the spine of every soccer team. The Columbus Crew, the defending MLS Cup champions, are not any different. And by analyzing the tactical positioning of the team … Continue reading Breaking down Crew’s system, key players

Crew tactical review: Black & Gold win it at the death in Houston

The Columbus Crew hit the road for a midweek clash with the Houston Dynamo in the Round of 16 of the CONCACAF Champions Cup on Wednesday evening. The Black & Gold battled back and forth all game with the Dynamo before finally finding the breakthrough in stoppage time. Alexandru Matan came on as a second half sub to grab the goal and the win for … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Black & Gold win it at the death in Houston

Alex Matan scores late game-winner in 1-0 win over Houston Dynamo

The Columbus Crew made its first appearance in the 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup Wednesday night against the Houston Dynamo, who made it to the Round of 16 after defeating St. Louis CITY SC. Columbus heavily rotated its starting lineup from last weekend’s matchup on the road against Minnesota United, seeing Marino Hinestroza get his first appearance and start for the Crew, while the Club also … Continue reading Alex Matan scores late game-winner in 1-0 win over Houston Dynamo

How to watch: Crew vs Houston Dynamo

The Columbus Crew take on the Houston Dynamo in the first leg of the 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup in the Round of 16, making their first appearance in the tournament this year. The Crew earned a first-round bye into the Round of 16 by capturing the 2023 MLS Cup. Columbus last appeared in the Concacaf Champions Cup (formerly Concacaf Champions League) in 2021 after winning … Continue reading How to watch: Crew vs Houston Dynamo

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Massive Scouting Report: Houston Dynamo

Photo credit: Houston Dynamo FC The Crew begins its 2024 CONCACAF Champions Cup campaign on Wednesday as they take on a fellow MLS side in the Houston Dynamo. The Black & Gold received a first-round bye thanks to their 2023 MLS Cup triumph over LAFC in early December. Houston on the other hand, has already played and won a CCC matchup in 2024 over St. … Continue reading Massive Scouting Report: Houston Dynamo

Predicted XI: Houston Dynamo (Concacaf Champions Cup)

The Columbus Crew travels to Houston on Wednesday to begin its journey in the Concacaf Champions Cup. The Black & Gold begin play in the continental competition just four days removed from a 1-1 draw on the road at Minnesota United. Cross-country trips are never easy in MLS, much less two within a week! Expect Columbus to rotate a few starters in this contest, especially … Continue reading Predicted XI: Houston Dynamo (Concacaf Champions Cup)

Crew tactical review: Black & Gold come up with a point on the road

The Columbus Crew went on the road for the first time in 2024 and earned a 1-1 draw with Minnesota United. The Black & Gold found the breakthrough courtesy of Cucho Hernandez in the 59th minute in what was an even game. The Crew held that lead until the final seconds of the contest when Tani Oluwaseyi found the top corner of the net from … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Black & Gold come up with a point on the road