The Columbus Crew will host Atlanta United in the final match of the best-of-three series in the first round of the MLS Cup playoffs. The Black & Gold won the first match at home 2-0 and United won in Atlanta 4-2. Defender Sean Zawadzki left the last match with a thigh injury. Zawadzki challenged forward Giorgos Giakoumakis in the 61st minute. The Atlanta forward won … Continue reading Predicted XI: Atlanta United

The Columbus Crew looked to finish out the team’s best-of-three series in the MLS Cup playoffs against Atlanta United Tuesday night, hoping to advance to the Eastern Conference semifinal for the first time in three years. After taking Game 1 2-0, the Crew was one step closer to knocking off the Five Stripes. However, with the return of attacking star Thiago Almada, Atlanta won comfortably, … Continue reading The Crew drops MLS Cup playoff Game 2 4-2 to Atlanta United

The Columbus Crew travels to the Mecedese-Benz Stadium to take on Atlanta United for the second game of the MLS Cup playoffs first round series. With a win, the Black & Gold advance to the Eastern Conference semifinal following the 2-0 victory against Atlanta at home last week. A loss and the series will return to Lower.com Field on Sunday, Nov. 12.  With no new … Continue reading Predicted XI: Atlanta United

The Columbus Crew blanked Atlanta United 2-0 in Game 1 of the first-round MLS Cup playoff series last week. That win came thanks to a brace from forward Cucho Hernandez at Lower.com Field. On Tuesday, the Black & Gold travel to Atlanta with the opportunity to close out the series and secure their spot in the next round of the playoffs. United will get a … Continue reading Massive Scouting Report: Atlanta United

The Columbus Crew hosted the team’s first MLS Cup playoff game in two years, since winning the club’s second MLS Cup in 2020. The Black & Gold, who ended the 2023 MLS campaign in third place, had home-field advantage and got placed against Atlanta United for the first round in the best-of-three series and won the opening game 2-0. Columbus had a massive opportunity in … Continue reading Crew take Game 1-0 playoff lead behind Cucho Hernandez brace

The 2023 MLS campaign has come to a close for the Columbus Crew and its other 27 counterparts. Finishing third place in the Eastern Conference after a 2-1 win against CF Montreal on Decision Day, the Crew will have home field advantage in the first round when hosting Atlanta United. On Sunday, the league announced the 2023 MLS Cup Playoffs schedule. Game 1 of the … Continue reading MLS announces Crew’s 2023 MLS Cup playoff schedule

Columbus Crew 2 returned to the MLS NEXT Pro Cup Final for the second straight year, facing off against Austin FC II on Sunday at Lower.com Field. Despite the Black & Gold taking the lead in the second half, Austin came away with a 3-1 victory to be crowned 2023 MLS NEXT Pro champions.  The first half played out evenly, with the Crew 2 edging … Continue reading Crew 2 falls in MLS NEXT Pro Cup to Austin FC II

The Columbus Crew hosted CF Montreal on Major League Soccer’s Decision Day with playoff seeding implications in play. The Crew came out 2-1 winners on Fan Appreciation Night. The Black & Gold started on the front foot early, earning a corner kick within the first minute, but couldn’t capitalize on the set piece. Minutes later, Columbus and the soldout crowd at Lower.com Field appealed for … Continue reading Crew clinches third place, with win 2-1 vs. CF Montreal

The Major League Soccer Players Association released its final updated report of players’ salaries for the 2023 MLS season following their mid-season release in May. The current state of the Columbus Crew looks much different from the May release, with four high-dollar departures, four high-dollar acquisitions and a significant raise that was not reported in May. As always, it’s important to remember that these salaries … Continue reading MLSPA releases updated Crew, MLS salary information for the end of 2023 season

Columbus Crew 2 traveled to Foxborough to take on the New England Revolution II in the Eastern Conference Final on Saturday. The Black & Gold advance to the championship game after a 1-0 win thanks to a late goal from forward Gibran Rayo and will take on the Western Conference winner Austin FC II in Columbus. Crew 2 was the more dangerous team in the … Continue reading Birthday boy Gibran Rayo Rayo sends Crew 2 to the MLS NEXT Pro Cup in 1-0 win

In a thrilling match against Atlanta United last weekend, Columbus Crew’s star forward Cucho Hernandez delivered a standout performance that earned him a spot on the bench for the MLS Team of the Matchday. The highlight of Hernandez’s display was his sensational goal, which gave the Crew the lead after being denied by Brad Guzan multiple times just prior. Hernandez has been a key player … Continue reading Crew’s Cucho Hernandez named to MLS Team of the Matchday

Columbus Crew 2 traveled to Matthews, North Carolina, to take on Crown Legacy FC in the MLS NEXT Pro playoffs on Sunday. It was a hard-fought 1-0 victory for Crew in the Eastern Conference semifinals, handing Crown Legacy the team’s first ever-home defeat.  The match started slowly, with Columbus having a couple early opportunities. In the 13th minute, Crew 2 almost got a chance on … Continue reading Lakpes’ stout performance sends Crew 2 to the Eastern Conference Final