Crew take Game 1-0 playoff lead behind Cucho Hernandez brace

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

MLS announces Crew’s 2023 MLS Cup playoff schedule

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

Crew 2 falls in MLS NEXT Pro Cup to Austin FC II

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

Crew clinches third place, with win 2-1 vs. CF Montreal

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

MLSPA releases updated Crew, MLS salary information for the end of 2023 season

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

Birthday boy Gibran Rayo Rayo sends Crew 2 to the MLS NEXT Pro Cup in 1-0 win

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

Crew tactical review: Black & Gold picks up points against New England Revolution, Atlanta United

The Columbus Crew continued the team’s march towards the MLS Cup playoffs last week with two games on the road. The Black & Gold were able to come home with four points thanks to a 2-1 win against the New England Revolution and a 1-1 draw vs. Atlanta United. Defender Malte Amundsen secured all three points for Columbus against the Revs in the dying moments … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Black & Gold picks up points against New England Revolution, Atlanta United

Crew’s Cucho Hernandez named to MLS Team of the Matchday

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

Lakpes’ stout performance sends Crew 2 to the Eastern Conference Final

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

The Crew concede late, earn a point in 1-1 draw with Atlanta United

With the 2023 Major League Soccer winding down, every point matters as the Columbus Crew battle for playoff seeding. The Crew had an opportunity to get an important three points on the road for the second time this week on Saturday night but had to settle for a 1-1 draw with Atlanta United after conceding a late equalizer. Columbus controlled the first half of the … Continue reading The Crew concede late, earn a point in 1-1 draw with Atlanta United

Crew earn crucial 2-1 road win, hand New England Revolution first home loss

After earning a draw against the Philadelphia Union last weekend, the Columbus Crew traveled to Foxborough to take on the New England Revolution in a crucial Eastern Conference matchup. With an MLS Cup playoff spot secure, the Crew is playing for its postseason seeding and, with the East so tight, every point matters. The Black & Gold had only three road wins coming into the … Continue reading Crew earn crucial 2-1 road win, hand New England Revolution first home loss

Predicted XI: New England Revolution

The Columbus Crew travels to Foxborough, Massachusetts to take on the New England Revolution on Wednesday night. The Revolution pulled into third place in the Eastern Conference and ahead of the Crew over the weekend due to Columbus’ draw to Philadelphia and New England’s victory against Charlotte FC. New England will hope that the team’s recent victory will pull it out of a dreary run … Continue reading Predicted XI: New England Revolution

Crew’s Cucho Hernandez wins MLS Player of the Month for September

It’s been a good month for Columbus Crew forward Cucho Hernandez. The Black & Gold striker scored a league-best eight goals and an assist in five matches in September. On Wednesday, he won his first MLS Player of the Month award, becoming the first Crew player to receive the honor since attacking midfielder Lucas Zelarayan won in February/March of 2022.  The Colombian won the award … Continue reading Crew’s Cucho Hernandez wins MLS Player of the Month for September