Tag: Soccer
Massive Scouting: Chicago Fire
At long last, Merry Crewsmas 2026 to all my fellow Black & Gold faithful! The Crew return to the friendly confines of the newly named Scotts Miracle-Gro Field for their first home match of the 2026 campaign. The Crew are yet to win in 2026 and will be looking to kickstart their season with a home win against long time rivals Chicago Fire. Conversely, the … Continue reading Massive Scouting: Chicago Fire
GALLERY: USWNT vs CANADA (SheBelieves Cup)
Crew tactical review: Columbus salvages first point of the season in Kansas City
The Columbus Crew returned to action for the second match week of the 2026 season, this time traveling to Kansas City to take on fellow MLS original Sporting Kansas City. Yet again, it was Palestinian DP Wessam Abou Ali who opened the scoring for the Black & Gold off a bad giveaway from Kansas City goalkeeper John Pulskamp. After that, Kansas City found its footing, … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus salvages first point of the season in Kansas City
Black & Gold look to bounce back from opening day loss
Head Coach Henrik Rydström’s honeymoon period since arriving to Columbus came to an abrupt end following the Black & Gold’s 3-2 opening day loss on the road to the Portland Timbers. Despite a strong return from injury from forward Wessam Abou Ali who notched a goal and an assist, and an “MLS Goal of the Matchday” worthy strike from Diego Rossi, the Black & Gold … Continue reading Black & Gold look to bounce back from opening day loss
Crew tactical review: Portland chops down the Black & Gold
MLS action returned this weekend, kicking off the 2026 season as the Columbus Crew travelled west to face the Portland Timbers. After losing former head coach Wilfried Nancy in the offseason to a brief spell at Celtic, the Black & Gold hired Henrik Rydström to lead Columbus into the 2026 season. Rydström’s first few minutes at the helm of the Crew looked promising, when Wessam … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Portland chops down the Black & Gold
Worth the wait: The Crew unfazed by Henrick Rydström’s early preseason absence
It was Dec. 3 when Celtic officially announced Wilfried Nancy as the club’s next manager. About two weeks before that date, the Columbus Crew learned of Nancy’s desire to move on and try his luck coaching in Europe. Since then, the Crew has hired its next head coach, appointing Henrik Rydström to the role on New Year’s Eve. Yet nearly two weeks later, with players … Continue reading Worth the wait: The Crew unfazed by Henrick Rydström’s early preseason absence
Columbus Crew sign Sean Zawadzki to contract extension
COLUMBUS – The Columbus Crew announced Tuesday morning that the Club has re-signed homegrown midfielder Sean Zawadzki to a multi-year contract extension running through 2030. As a member of the Black & Gold, Zawadzki has appeared in 89 matches (66 starts), recording seven goals, two assists and just over 6,100+ minutes in his four seasons in MLS. Zawadzki has also tallied just under 600 minutes … Continue reading Columbus Crew sign Sean Zawadzki to contract extension
Wilfried Nancy: The Man Who Made Columbus Believe Again
There will never be another manager like Wilfried Nancy. Throughout the history of MLS and the Columbus Crew, it is hard to argue that one man has had as much of an impact on a team as Nancy has on the Black & Gold. The numbers speak for itself – 71 wins, 32 draws, just 31 losses and 282 goals – but the Frenchman’s impact … Continue reading Wilfried Nancy: The Man Who Made Columbus Believe Again
GALLERY: Columbus Crew vs FC Cincinnati (Round 1 Game 2)
Columbus Crew take down New York Red Bulls in 3-1 victory, book Round One playoff match vs FC Cincinnati
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
GALLERY: Columbus Crew vs Toronto FC
Abou Ali strikes again, but Columbus Crew draw 1-1 with Toronto FC as playoff stakes rise
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
GALLERY: USMNT vs Japan
Columbus Crew underwhelm in 2-1 loss against New England Revolution
The Columbus Crew suffered a 2-1 defeat at home against the New England Revolution Saturday night, the team’s sixth loss of the 2025 MLS regular season, and second consecutive loss at home in MLS play. Leo Campana and Ignatius Ganago struck for the visitors in the first half. Dániel Gazdag clawed a goal back in the second half, but the Black & Gold were not … Continue reading Columbus Crew underwhelm in 2-1 loss against New England Revolution
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