Tag: Leagues Cup

Crew tactical review: Columbus advances in Leagues Cup, falters against Charlotte

The Columbus Crew had yet another up and down week, getting a draw against Pumas to advance to the Leagues Cup quarterfinals before falling away at Charlotte on Saturday. The Black & Gold secured a draw in regular time against Pumas, grabbing an extra point by winning the penalty shootout to secure their advancement into the second phase of the tournament. After four days of … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus advances in Leagues Cup, falters against Charlotte

Unknown's avatarCaleb DenormeLeave a comment

Crew tactical review: Columbus downs Atlas and Pachuca to begin Leagues Cup

After getting a few games under their belt after the World Cup break, the Columbus Crew entered Leagues Cup looking to run back the success that they had in 2024. The Black & Gold opened the tournament with a matchup against Atlas, winning in convincing fashion 3-1. Three days later, the Crew enacted revenge on Pachuca for defeat in the 2024 CONCACAF Champions Cup Final, … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus downs Atlas and Pachuca to begin Leagues Cup

Unknown's avatarCaleb DenormeLeave a comment

Columbus Crew fends off C.F. Pachuca in hard-fought 2-1 victory

The Columbus Crew defeated C.F. Pachuca on Friday night to earn its second straight Leagues Cup group stage win, building on the Black & Gold’s 3-1 win over Atlas F.C. earlier in the week.  An acrobatic finish from Brais Méndez put the Black & Gold ahead in the 19th minute. Andre Gomes played a backheel pass from the touchline to Malte Amundsen at the left … Continue reading Columbus Crew fends off C.F. Pachuca in hard-fought 2-1 victory

Unknown's avatarAustin MucchettiLeave a comment

Columbus Crew win 3-1 vs Atlas FC to kick off Leagues Cup 2026

COLUMBUS – The Columbus Crew kicked off their 2026 Leagues Cup campaign against Atlas FC, with the Black & Gold claiming all three points in a 3-1 win at Scotts Miracle-Gro Field. Cesar Ruvalcaba, Sean Zawadzki, and Brais Mendez scored for the Crew, with an own goal by Zawadzki, set up by former Crew defender Milton Valenzuela, giving Atlas their lone goal of the match.  Columbus … Continue reading Columbus Crew win 3-1 vs Atlas FC to kick off Leagues Cup 2026

Unknown's avatarTyler FisherLeave a comment

Arfsten seals 1-0 win over Club León, Columbus Crew await knockout round berth

The Columbus Crew defeated Liga MX side Club León 1-0 Tuesday night to keep its hopes of entering the knockout rounds of Leagues Cup 2025 alive. Max Arfsten deservedly received player of the match honors; the USMNT international was all over the pitch, creating chances, dribbling opponents, and ultimately scoring the game-winner in the second half.  The game’s action kicked off immediately, as Marcelo Herrera … Continue reading Arfsten seals 1-0 win over Club León, Columbus Crew await knockout round berth

Unknown's avatarAustin MucchettiLeave a comment

Crew tactical review: Columbus folds again to give Toluca a win from the penalty spot

The Columbus Crew kicked off their Leagues Cup title defense on Tuesday night, taking on Mexican side Toluca at Lower.com Field. The contest got off to a dream start for the hosts, with Diego Rossi converting a penalty to put Columbus up 1-0. In the second half, Max Arfsten doubled the lead merely five minutes after halftime. The Black & Gold looked in control from … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus folds again to give Toluca a win from the penalty spot

Unknown's avatarCaleb DenormeLeave a comment

The Columbus Crew kick off their title defense in a revamped Leagues Cup

The Columbus Crew welcomes LIGA MX side Toluca on Tuesday, July 29th at Lower.com Field. The match will be the first game of The Crew’s Leagues Cup title defense of 2025. In last year’s tournament, the Black & Gold lifted the coveted interleague trophy without ever facing off with a LIGA MX squad. That will not be possible this year. The two leagues have changed … Continue reading The Columbus Crew kick off their title defense in a revamped Leagues Cup

Unknown's avatarGrant Miller1 Comment

Columbus Crew loses grip in 3-1 defeat to Orlando City

The Columbus Crew succumbed to a 3-1 defeat against Eastern Conference rivals Orlando City at home Friday night. Despite taking the lead through a decisive penalty kick from Diego Rossi, two successive goals from substitute Ramiro Enrique and a final blow at the death from Martin Ojeda sealed all three points for the visitors. The result marks a second defeat across three matches for the … Continue reading Columbus Crew loses grip in 3-1 defeat to Orlando City

Unknown's avatarAustin MucchettiLeave a comment