For the fourth time in club history, the Columbus Crew will compete for MLS’s biggest prize in the MLS Cup Final on Saturday afternoon. Better yet, the Crew will host the final for the third time in nine years. The Black & Gold earned their way to play on Major League Soccer’s biggest stage through a dramatic and historic come-from-behind victory in the Eastern Conference … Continue reading Massive Scouting: LAFC – MLS Cup Final
The 2020 MLS Cup Final is known by many as Aidan Morris’ coming out party. In the regular season, a rookie Morris started only two games and played just 360 minutes. In the Columbus Crew’s run to the final, Morris did not feature. Yet when the starting lineup was announced, then-head coach Caleb Porter turned to the Homegrown product in central midfield. This was not … Continue reading The Crew’s Adian Morris is back in an MLS Cup Final, a different player than the rookie in 2020
The Columbus Crew has gone the distance so far during the 2023 Audi MLS Cup playoffs, reaching the championship game that will be played on Saturday at Lower.com Field. After playing all the games in the best-of-three first round against Atlanta United and an extra 60 minutes between the conference semifinal against Orlando City SC and the Eastern Conference final against FC Cincinnati, the Crew … Continue reading Fitness is key for the Columbus Crew heading into the MLS Cup Final
This is the big one. The Columbus Crew will host LAFC at Lower.com Field on Saturday in the 2023 MLS Cup Final. The Black & Gold have hosted the MLS Cup Final three other times in 2001 (between the LA Galaxy and the San Jose Earthquakes), 2015 and 2020 making Columbus second overall in total MLS Cup Finals hosted. The Crew entered the match with … Continue reading Predicted XI: Crew vs. LAFC – MLS Cup Final
The Columbus Crew was victorious in the Hell is Real Derby in the Eastern Conference Final, defeating FC Cincinnati 3-2. Cincinnati went up 2-0 in the first half at TQL Stadium thanks to a Brandon Vazquez strike and Lucho Acosta freekick before giving up two goals to the Black & Gold in the second 45 minutes. After 90 minutes, the teams couldn’t be separated, but … Continue reading Crew tactical review: The Black & Gold rallies against FC Cincinnati to reach the MLS Cup Final
WHAT. A. NIGHT. Columbus Crew come back from a two goal deficit in the first half to tie the game in regulation and score the game winner with 5 minutes left in the overtime period to advance and host the 2023 MLS Cup final at Lower(dot)Com Field. Continue reading GALLERY: Columbus Crew vs FC Cincinnati (Eastern Conference Final)
In true derby fashion, the Columbus Crew faced off against FC Cincinnati in the Eastern Conference Final for a third edition of the Hell Is Real rivalry this season. Cincinnati took a 2-0 lead in the first half at TQL Stadium, but the Crew battled back to tie the game and earn a 3-2 extra-time win. Columbus started out on the right foot, controlling the … Continue reading Crew defeat FC Cincinnati 3-2 in extra time to reach MLS Cup Final
During Wednesday’s Columbus Crew media availability, head coach Wilfried Nancy was asked if he had decided who would start at right wing back, Julian Gressel or Mohamed Farsi, for Saturday’s Eastern Conference Final. Nancy chuckled and then said, “At the moment, we still have three days, so we’ll see.” Nancy was being coy in the press conference. He knows who’s going to start. And in … Continue reading After losing his spot, Mohamed Farsi stayed ready and is now playing in the biggest games of his young career
On the eve of the MLS Eastern Conference Finals between the Columbus Crew and FC Cincinnati, the biggest game in the history of the Hell Is Real Derby, fans of both teams would be well served to reflect on the confrontations that have led to this moment. It has been six years, and multiple stadiums, since the Crew and Cincinnati first met on the pitch. … Continue reading How Hell became Real between the Crew and FC Cincinnati
Columbus Crew forward Cucho Hernandez was one of the best players in Major League Soccer in 2023, striking fear into opposing defenses with his ability to score and set up teammates. He was rewarded for his performances on Tuesday when Hernandez was named to the 2023 MLS Best XI, recognizing the league’s top players, determined by MLS media, clubs and players. After arriving in Columbus … Continue reading The Crew’s Cucho Hernandez named to 2023 MLS Best XI
After winning the best-of-three series against Atlanta United in round one of the 2023 MLS Cup playoffs, the Columbus Crew was tasked against Orlando City SC in the Eastern Conference semifinals from Exploria Stadium on Saturday night. Weeks prior, the two matched up, with the Black & Gold leading by two goals before a raging comeback from the Lions to take the win 4-3. This … Continue reading The Crew advance to Eastern Conference Final with 2-0 win vs. Orlando City SC
The Columbus Crew travel to Exploria Stadium to take on Orlando City SC in a do-or-die MLS Cup playoff match to advance to the Eastern Conference final. Orlando were able to dispatch a toothless Nashville SC side by two 1-0 victories in the first round, while Columbus advanced by way of two home victories in three matches against Atlanta United. Orlando got the better of … Continue reading Predicted XI: Orlando City SC
The Columbus Crew announced Friday morning that the club has signed captain Darlington Nagbe to a multi-year contract extension. The three-time MLS Cup champion now has a deal that will keep him with the team through the 2025 season, with a club option in 2026. Nagbe, in his fourth season with the Black & Gold, is one of two players to play in all 37 … Continue reading The Crew announce multi-year contract extension for Darlington Nagbe
The Columbus Crew advance to the Eastern Conference semi-finals taking two of three games from Atlanta United. Photos by Steve Thompson for Massive Report. Continue reading GALLERY: Columbus Crew vs Atlanta United (Game 3 – Playoffs)
After suffering a 4-2 defeat in Game 2 of the best-of-three series against Atlanta United, the Columbus Crew was back home in a pivotal Game 3 of the MLS Cup playoffs. The Black & Gold bounced back in front of another sellout crowd at Lower.com Field, winning 4-2 to advance to the Eastern Conference semifinal. Columbus wasted no time to kickstart the game, getting a … Continue reading Crew defeats Atlanta United 4-2, advance to Eastern Conference semifinal
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