CINCINNATI – The Columbus Crew paid a third visit to TQL Stadium in 2025, this time in a decisive do-or-die matchup to complete their Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoff Round 1 series against in-state rivals FC Cincinnati. Physicality took center stage at the start of the match, with both teams looking to send a message to each other. Darlington Nagbe was the victim of being undercut … Continue reading Columbus Crew fall 2-1, ending 2025 MLS campaign
Desperate times call for desperate measures, but in the Black & Gold’s must-win playoff fixture, the only side in despair was FC Cincinnati. The Columbus Crew won out as 4-0 victors over FC Cincinnati on Sunday night in Round One, Game 2 of their best-of-three series. Goals from Max Arfsten, Dylan Chambost, Andres Herrera, and Jacen Russell-Rowe inspired the Black & Gold’s triumph, emboldened by … Continue reading Stayin Alive: Columbus Crew crushes FC Cincinnati in 4-0 rout, forces Game 3
After a disappointing loss in game one, the Columbus Crew needs to win at home on Sunday to keep their season alive. It’s do-or-die time in Columbus for the 2025 campaign, and while Crew fans will take any sort of victory, whether it’s in regulation time or penalty kicks, the Crew need to try to avoid a coin flip penalty shootout. Looking to put in … Continue reading Massive Scouting Report: Hell is Real Game Two
The Columbus Crew began their 2025 MLS Cup Playoff campaign just 110 miles south in the 513 of Cincinnati, in the second-ever playoff edition of the Hell Is Real Derby, this time in the first round. The night belonged to the Orange and Blue, leaving Columbus stunned in silence. There was promise and mettle from Columbus, but it was Kevin Denkey who got the curtain … Continue reading Columbus Crew falter, FC Cincinnati take Game 1 in 1-0 win
Hell is here! The Black & Gold head down I-71 for another heated postseason clash with their fiercest rivals. Crew fans will remember well the last playoff meeting between these two sides — a comeback for the ages that propelled Columbus to its third MLS Cup. This year’s edition brings a new twist: a best-of-three series between the rivals, with both teams entering the postseason … Continue reading Massive Scouting Report: Hell is Real in the Playoffs
Prior to Saturday night’s fixture, the Black & Gold had already booked their ticket to the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs. But with Orlando City and Chicago Fire placed above them in the Eastern Conference standings, they looked all but set to finish in 8th or 9th place and enter the Wild Card fixture — that is, unless they were to pull off a win and … Continue reading Columbus Crew take down New York Red Bulls in 3-1 victory, book Round One playoff match vs FC Cincinnati
The Columbus Crew is set to bid farewell to MLS legend Darlington Nagbe following the 2025 MLS season, as was reported by Tom Bogert on X Monday evening. Nagbe, 35, is a four-time MLS Cup winner with three teams (Portland 2015, Atlanta United 2018, Columbus 2020, 2023). Collegiate Career A native of Lakewood, Ohio, Nagbe attended the University of Akron, where he was coached by … Continue reading Darlington Nagbe set to retire following 2025 MLS Season
The Columbus Crew traveled to the Windy City on Saturday evening to take on the Chicago Fire and former head coach Gregg Berhalter, with both sides battling for playoff positioning. Despite a strong defensive effort from veteran goalkeeper Evan Bush, the Black & Gold came up short in a 2-0 defeat at Soldier Field. Bush, making the start in place of Patrick Schulte, kept Columbus … Continue reading Columbus Crew clinch playoff berth following 2-0 shutout loss in Chicago
The Columbus Crew played to a 1-1 draw against Toronto FC on Saturday night, mounting pressure on the Black & Gold as the MLS Playoffs near. Wessam Abou Ali continued his impressive run of form, scoring the Crew’s lone goal before succumbing to injury later in the first half. Richie Laryea scored for the visitors in the second half, with neither side able to find … Continue reading Abou Ali strikes again, but Columbus Crew draw 1-1 with Toronto FC as playoff stakes rise
Columbus Crew midfielder Taha Habroune has been selected to the United States Under-20 Men’s Youth National Team’s 21-player roster for the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup, set to take place Sept. 27–Oct. 19 in Chile. The 19-year-old Columbus native has featured in the Crew’s Starting XI on several occasions this season, continuing his development as a key contributor for the Black & Gold. Habroune has … Continue reading Taha Habroune to Represent United States at 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup
The Columbus Crew’s trip to Yankee Stadium on Wednesday night ended in disappointment, as they fell 3-2 to New York City FC in a back-and-forth contest that highlighted both sides’ attacking quality. Despite a resilient effort and goals from Daniel Gazdag and Wessam Abou Ali, the Crew were undone by two strikes from Hannes Wolf and a decisive finish from Julian Fernandez. The match opened … Continue reading Columbus Crew slip in 3-2 defeat to New York City FC
With playoff positioning beginning to take shape as we enter into the latter stages of the 2025 MLS season, the Columbus Crew traveled to Atlanta in desperate need of a win after going winless in league play for over a month. With a 0-0 draw under their belts just two weeks ago, Columbus looked to end the playoff hopes of Atlanta United Saturday night. The … Continue reading From Dominance to Drama: Rossi Hat-Trick Headlines Crew’s Rollercoaster Win in Atlanta
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