Why the Black & Gold moved on from their manager after five and a half months. Continue reading How Henrick Rydström lost the locker room, his job in less than six months with the Crew
The Columbus Crew extended their winless streak to four matches after settling for an intense draw against the Philadelphia Union, in a match defined by two drastically different halves and late drama. Columbus controlled proceedings from the initial whistle, delivering one of their most complete first-half performances in recent weeks. The Crew dictated possession, pressed aggressively in transition, and consistently forced Philadelphia into uncomfortable defensive … Continue reading Crew Battle to Gritty Road Draw, Split Points with Union in Philadelphia
Earlier this week, the MLS Players Association (MLSPA) released their first salary guide for the 2026 season. These salary releases usually arrive twice each season in May and October, so the first release gives us a look at the Columbus Crew’s offseason maneuvering. The chart below shows the current Crew roster as of April 16, 2026. The base salary number represents each player’s yearly contract, … Continue reading MLSPA Releases Updated Salary Information for the 2026 Season
HARRISON – The Columbus Crew dropped their third straight match Wednesday night, falling 3-2 to the New York Red Bulls in a game that felt largely lifeless until brief flashes of attacking promise from the visitors. Despite goals from Diego Rossi and Max Arfsten, Columbus once again found themselves undone by a defensive lapse — and by an opposing player enjoying a career night. That … Continue reading Crew drop third straight as Hall hat-trick sinks Columbus in 3-2 defeat
The Columbus Crew conceded three goals for the second straight match and fell to back-to-back defeats Saturday night as NYCFC forward Hannes Wolf scored a hat trick in a 3-0 away loss for the Black & Gold. It marks head coach Henrik Rydström’s side’s sixth league defeat across 12 matches, and third league match in which the team has failed to score, as the Black … Continue reading Columbus Crew cries “Wolf” in resounding 3-0 defeat to NYCFC
The Columbus Crew suffered its fifth loss of the season Saturday night in a 3-2 home defeat to 5th-place Western Conference side Minnesota United. A strong, energetic start and an emphatic lead shaped the first 60 minutes of the contest. Taha Habroune put the home side ahead in the 31st minute, and Hugo Picard doubled their lead in the 56th. But within 15 minutes of … Continue reading Columbus Crew squanders two-goal lead in 3-2 defeat to Minnesota United
The Columbus Crew capped off a six-point week with a second home win, this time against the Philadelphia Union. After squeaking out a win on Wednesday against the LA Galaxy, the Black & Gold returned home for a second straight game to take on a squad with similar struggles to the Galaxy. It only took Max Arfsten five minutes to open the scoring, beating a … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus disbands the Union to win a second straight home game
The Columbus Crew earned a second-straight win Saturday night, defeating 15th-place Eastern Conference rivals Philadelphia Union by two goals and earning a clean sheet. Max Arfsten’s opening strike gave the Black & Gold a quick advantage, and an own goal from the visitors just before half-time provided a comfortable cushion. The result sees the Crew move into 8th place in the Eastern Conference on 12 … Continue reading Columbus Crew downs Philadelphia Union in emphatic 2-0 home victory
The Columbus Crew finally got back into the win column on Wednesday, taking down a floundering LA Galaxy squad 2-1 at home. For 85 minutes, it was Black & Gold domination in terms of possession and control of the game. Daniel Gazdag opened the scoring for the Crew in the first half off a feed from Hugo Picard, then Diego Rossi doubled the advantage in … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus flies through the Galaxy to capture first home win of the season
COLUMBUS – The Columbus Crew return to Scotts Miracle-Gro Field looking to steady a season that has yet to find its rhythm, hosting the LA Galaxy after a 2-1 setback to the New England Revolution. With just one win on the campaign, Henrik Rydström’s side has struggled to establish the clinical edge and late-game composure that defined previous runs. Goals have been hard to come … Continue reading Columbus Crew edge LA Galaxy 2-1 to get first home win of 2026
The Columbus Crew dropped yet another game on Saturday, this time against the New England Revolution away from home. The Black & Gold started out the game strong, controlling much of the first half and even taking the lead courtesy of Max Arfsten, but the wheels fell off in the second half. The minute Columbus exited the dressing room after the halftime break, New England … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus continues lackluster form against New England
RICHMOND, VA – The Columbus Crew handled their Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup assignment with professionalism and authority, defeating the Richmond Kickers 3-0 to advance to the Round of 16. While the final scoreline suggests a straightforward evening, the match opened with a brief moment of tension. Richmond nearly capitalized on a set piece in the seventh minute, forcing Columbus into emergency defending and a … Continue reading Hugo Picard, Jamal Thiaré advance Columbus Crew past Richmond Kickers in Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup
The Columbus Crew continued their sputtering start to the season, drawing at home to Orlando City SC in a game that may have yielded a point, but felt like a loss. The visitors took the lead inside the first 20 minutes, an opening phase of the game where Columbus looked second-best. The Black & Gold struggled to generate any semblance of attacking chances, looking bland … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus salvages a point at home against Orlando
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