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Crew tactical review: Columbus draws round one of the Trillium Cup

The Columbus Crew returned to MLS action on Saturday, travelling north of the border for a Trillium Cup match against Toronto FC. Early on, it looked like the Black & Gold would end up having their way after Diego Rossi opened the scoring inside of ten minutes. The Crew held onto control throughout the lion share of the rest of the game but were unable … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus draws round one of the Trillium Cup

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Crew collapse late, draw 1-1 vs Toronto FC

With the Columbus Crew out of the Leagues Cup and having their match against New York City FC rescheduled, the Black & Gold had a week off from playing before traveling North of the border to take on Toronto FC. The Reds entered the match coming off a huge draw against the Philadelphia Union, and were looking to derail the good season Columbus has been … Continue reading Crew collapse late, draw 1-1 vs Toronto FC

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Columbus Crew match at NYCFC postponed

It appears the Columbus Crew will enjoy some much-deserved time off this weekend as the club’s match against NYCFC has been rescheduled. Originally scheduled for this coming Saturday, August 9, the contest was postponed to Wednesday, September 17th, due to what NYCFC is calling “required field maintenance” at Citi Field. According to our friends at Hudson River Blue, maintenance is required following a series of … Continue reading Columbus Crew match at NYCFC postponed

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Arfsten seals 1-0 win over Club León, Columbus Crew await knockout round berth

The Columbus Crew defeated Liga MX side Club León 1-0 Tuesday night to keep its hopes of entering the knockout rounds of Leagues Cup 2025 alive. Max Arfsten deservedly received player of the match honors; the USMNT international was all over the pitch, creating chances, dribbling opponents, and ultimately scoring the game-winner in the second half.  The game’s action kicked off immediately, as Marcelo Herrera … Continue reading Arfsten seals 1-0 win over Club León, Columbus Crew await knockout round berth

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Taha Habroune shines, Crew defeat Club Puebla 3-1

After having a 2-0 lead blown in the second half of their opening match of Leagues Cup against Toluca, the Columbus Crew looked to have a bounce-back performance against Club Puebla, who entered the friendly confines of Lower.com Field with a win under their belt against New York City FC. It would be Columbus who got the best of the Liga MX side, gaining all … Continue reading Taha Habroune shines, Crew defeat Club Puebla 3-1

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Crew tactical review: Columbus folds again to give Toluca a win from the penalty spot

The Columbus Crew kicked off their Leagues Cup title defense on Tuesday night, taking on Mexican side Toluca at Lower.com Field. The contest got off to a dream start for the hosts, with Diego Rossi converting a penalty to put Columbus up 1-0. In the second half, Max Arfsten doubled the lead merely five minutes after halftime. The Black & Gold looked in control from … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus folds again to give Toluca a win from the penalty spot

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Déjà Vu for Crew: Columbus Falls to Toluca in Penalty Shootout

The Columbus Crew suffered a familiar fate Tuesday night, squandering a two-goal lead and falling to LIGA MX side Toluca 4-2 in a penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw in regulation. It marked the second consecutive match where the Black & Gold dropped points from a winning position. Columbus struck first in the 11th minute when Diego Rossi converted from the penalty spot after Luan … Continue reading Déjà Vu for Crew: Columbus Falls to Toluca in Penalty Shootout

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The Columbus Crew kick off their title defense in a revamped Leagues Cup

The Columbus Crew welcomes LIGA MX side Toluca on Tuesday, July 29th at Lower.com Field. The match will be the first game of The Crew’s Leagues Cup title defense of 2025. In last year’s tournament, the Black & Gold lifted the coveted interleague trophy without ever facing off with a LIGA MX squad. That will not be possible this year. The two leagues have changed … Continue reading The Columbus Crew kick off their title defense in a revamped Leagues Cup

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Crew tactical review: Final half-hour collapse dooms Columbus against Orlando

The Columbus Crew were back in action on Friday night, but it was a match to forget for the Black & Gold faithful. Columbus welcomed Orlando City SC to a rain-delayed match inside of Lower.com Field in typical Crew fashion, dominating possession and generating decent attacking chances. At the end of the first 45 minutes though, it was still deadlocked at 0-0. Jacen Russell-Rowe and … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Final half-hour collapse dooms Columbus against Orlando

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Columbus Crew officially announce Wessam Abou Ali as new Designated Player

The Columbus Crew announced Saturday morning that the Club has acquired Wessam Abou Ali as a Designated Player from Egyptian club Al Ahly Sporting Club. Abou Ali helped Al Ahly to back-to-back championships, and is set to join the Black & Gold pending receipt of his P-1 Visa and International Transfer Certificate. Abou Ali notched 38 goals and 10 assists in 60 appearances across all … Continue reading Columbus Crew officially announce Wessam Abou Ali as new Designated Player

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Columbus Crew loses grip in 3-1 defeat to Orlando City

The Columbus Crew succumbed to a 3-1 defeat against Eastern Conference rivals Orlando City at home Friday night. Despite taking the lead through a decisive penalty kick from Diego Rossi, two successive goals from substitute Ramiro Enrique and a final blow at the death from Martin Ojeda sealed all three points for the visitors. The result marks a second defeat across three matches for the … Continue reading Columbus Crew loses grip in 3-1 defeat to Orlando City

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