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
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
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)
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
Welcome to the Anatomy of a Goal, where each week we dissect one goal (or near goal) from a previous Columbus Crew match. For the second match of the 2024 MLS season, we take a look at Cucho Hernandez’s 59th-minute goal in Minnesota that gave the Crew a 1-0 lead as part of their 1-1 draw on the road. Here is a look at Hernandez’s fantastic … Continue reading Anatomy of a Goal: Cucho Hernandez strikes again
The Columbus Crew announced on Tuesday afternoon that the Club has signed Columbus Crew 2 and academy player Cole Mrowka to a first-team contract. Mrowka is the 22nd homegrown player in Club history, with his contract running through 2026 with Club options for 2027 and 2028. Mrowka began his journey with the Crew in July 2022, beginning with the Crew academy. Mrowka started all games … Continue reading Columbus Crew signs Cole Mrowka to first-team contract
Last summer, Major League Soccer announced the 2024 MLS All-Star Game would be held at the Columbus Crew’s Lower.com Field in downtown Columbus, Ohio. On Monday, MLS updated the opponent for this summer. The 2024 MLS All-Stars will face a team made up of the best players from Mexico’s Liga MX on Wednesday, July 24. This marks the third time MLS will host the Liga … Continue reading 2024 MLS All-Stars to face Liga MX All-Stars at Lower.com Field
On the back of their 1-0 win against Atlanta United last weekend, the Columbus Crew faced their first road test of the season, heading to the Twin Cities to face Minnesota United. The first 20 minutes of the match saw the Loons all over Columbus, dictating play. A high-pressing United pinned the Crew in its defensive half for most of the first 45 minutes, showing … Continue reading Crew draws with Minnesota 1-1 after late Loons equalizer
After a strong opening match last Saturday against Atlanta United, the Columbus Crew hit the road for their first road match of 2024. This time, the Black & Gold travel north to take on Western Conference foes Minnesota United. The Loons, who also won in week 1, are in the midst of a coaching transition after a long search that stemmed from the club’s dismissal … Continue reading Massive Scouting Report: Minnesota United
The Columbus Crew started the season with a 1-0 victory against Atlanta United and look to collect its first road win of the season, traveling to Minneapolis to take on Minnesota United FC. If Columbus wants to challenge for a Supporter’s Shield trophy, it needs to carry its postseason road form into the new campaign as the Black & Gold only won four away matches … Continue reading Predicted XI: Minnesota United FC
It’s been a long and arduous process but it appears that we have clarity regarding the 2024 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. U.S. Soccer finalized the tournament format for the upcoming 2024 version of the historic competition on Friday afternoon. This year’s version of the U.S. Open Cup includes 96 teams from across the amateur and professional ranks who will compete in 95 games from … Continue reading Columbus Crew will not feature in 2024 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup
Following a first-round bye, the Columbus Crew is set to play fellow MLS side Houston Dynamo in the Round of 16 in the CONCACAF Champions Cup. The two teams clash during the first leg on March 6 and return to Central Ohio for the second leg on March 12. Whoever emerges victorious awaits the winner of the Tigres (LIGA MX) and Orlando City (MLS). Houston … Continue reading Columbus Crew battles Houston Dynamo in CONCACAF Championship Cup
Welcome to the Anatomy of a Goal, where each week we dissect one goal (or near goal) from a previous Columbus Crew match. For match number one of the 2024 MLS season, we take a look at Cucho Hernandez’s 27th-minute goal that gave the Crew a 1-0 lead and delivered them to a season-opening win against Atlanta United. Here is a look at Columbus’s first goal … Continue reading Anatomy of a Goal: Cucho Hernandez opens up 2024 with a bang
The Columbus Crew kicked off its title defense in familiar fashion with a 1-0 victory over Atlanta United. The Black & Gold were on the front foot for much of the first half, grabbing a lead courtesy of a Cucho Hernandez goal in the 27th minute. The Crew earned a penalty in the second half after Mo Farsi was brought down in the box which … Continue reading Crew tactical review: The Black & Gold jump back into winning ways in 2024
The Columbus Crew open the 2024 Major League Soccer season with a win over Atlanta United at Lower(dot)com Field in Columbus, Ohio. Final score 1-0. Photos by Sam Fahmi and Ralph Schudel. Continue reading GALLERY: Columbus Crew vs Atlanta United
