Crew tactical review: Columbus adapts to grab three points in Montreal

The Columbus Crew got back to its winning ways on Wednesday, heading North to beat CF Montreal. The game started well for Columbus, opening the scoring courtesy of Max Arfsten hanging out on the back post and putting in a rebound that had come off the keeper. The Black & Gold would seemingly double their lead through a thunderous strike from Christian Ramirez, but the … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus adapts to grab three points in Montreal

Crossing The Touchline: Columbus Crew vs FC Cincinnati

The Columbus Crew enter rivalry week facing off against in-state rival FC Cincinnati. In the first edition of the 2024 chapter of the Hell Is Real derby, we take a more deeper look at our opponents with help from FC Cincinnati beat writer Kenta Hagiwara. Massive Report: 13 goals for and nine goals against this season, Cincinnati’s defense is stout and hard to maneuver. What … Continue reading Crossing The Touchline: Columbus Crew vs FC Cincinnati

Crew tactical review: A chess match with an old friend yields a point for Columbus

The Columbus Crew returned from CONCACAF Champions Cup play to tie again in MLS competition, this time against CF Montreal. This matchup was anticipated by Crew fans due to the return of Montreal’s new coach Laurent Courtois to Columbus. The former Crew 2 coach got the job up in Canada after two successful seasons at the helm of the Capys. The first half of this … Continue reading Crew tactical review: A chess match with an old friend yields a point for Columbus

Crew, CF Montreal play to 0-0 stalemate

Just days after defeating CF Monterrey in the first leg of the Concacaf Champions Cup semifinal, the Columbus Crew returned home to face off against CF Montreal. In search of a league win since March 16, the Crew came into the match earning four points out of their last five matches in MLS play. Meanwhile, the visitors were looking to extend their unbeaten streak to … Continue reading Crew, CF Montreal play to 0-0 stalemate

Massive Scouting Report: Chicago Fire

The Columbus Crew was the featured participant of The Late Show on Wednesday Night as Alexandru Matan’s stoppage time winner gave the Black & Gold a deserved advantage against the Houston Dynamo in their CONCACAF Champions Cup first leg tie. The focus now shifts back to Columbus and MLS play as the Crew face the Chicago Fire at Lower.com Field on Saturday night. Chicago has … Continue reading Massive Scouting Report: Chicago Fire

They are the defending champions, but the Crew starts from the bottom in 2024

A new year means new objectives for the Columbus Crew. Away from Ohio’s freezing meteorological conditions, Cancun’s delightful 80 degree-weather was a good opportunity for head coach Wilfried Nancy to refresh his mind and prepare for his second season with the Black & Gold. Crew players returned from their deserved vacations on Monday, gathering once again for the OhioHealth Performance Center for the team’s first … Continue reading They are the defending champions, but the Crew starts from the bottom in 2024

Columbus Crew 2024 positional preview: Forwards

The Columbus Crew has returned to the training field for the 2024 MLS season, signaling a shift from celebrating last year’s MLS Cup-winning side to defending that title. If the Black & Gold are going to be successful in defending that title and compete for a few others, they’ll have to score goals at or near the same historic level they did last year., Fortunately, … Continue reading Columbus Crew 2024 positional preview: Forwards

Columbus Crew 2024 positional preview: Central Midfielders

The Columbus Crew has begun preparations for the 2024 season, which will be the busiest in the long history of the Black & Gold. In addition to the 2024 MLS regular season campaign, Columbus will participate in the CONCACAF Champions Cup, League Cup, Campeones Cup and the U.S. Open Cup over the next several months. The Crew players and staff will need to be ready … Continue reading Columbus Crew 2024 positional preview: Central Midfielders