The Crew signs Colombian midfielder Marino Hinestroza from Pachuca

The Columbus Crew’s busy short and busy offseason isn’t slowing down. After winning the 2023 MLS Cup less than two weeks ago, the Black & Gold have been active in rebuilding the club’s roster for the 2024 season. That build continued on Friday with the addition of Colombian midfielder Marino Hinestroza from Pachuca of Mexico’s Liga MX. Hinestroz, 21, is a U22 Initiative player and … Continue reading The Crew signs Colombian midfielder Marino Hinestroza from Pachuca

The Crew signs goalkeeper Nicholas Hagen

The short but busy offseason continues for the Columbus Crew. The reigning MLS Cup champions announced the signing of goalkeeper Nicholas Hagen as a free agent on Thursday. Hagen recently featured with Bnei Sakhanin FC from the Israeli Premier League and has signed for the 2024 season with option years through 2026. Hagen will be added to the roster pending receiving his International Transfer Certificate … Continue reading The Crew signs goalkeeper Nicholas Hagen

Fitness is key for the Columbus Crew heading into the MLS Cup Final

The Columbus Crew has gone the distance so far during the 2023 Audi MLS Cup playoffs, reaching the championship game that will be played on Saturday at Lower.com Field. After playing all the games in the best-of-three first round against Atlanta United and an extra 60 minutes between the conference semifinal against Orlando City SC and the Eastern Conference final against FC Cincinnati, the Crew … Continue reading Fitness is key for the Columbus Crew heading into the MLS Cup Final

Predicted XI: Crew vs. LAFC – MLS Cup Final

This is the big one. The Columbus Crew will host LAFC at Lower.com Field on Saturday in the 2023 MLS Cup Final. The Black & Gold have hosted the MLS Cup Final three other times in 2001 (between the LA Galaxy and the San Jose Earthquakes), 2015 and 2020 making Columbus second overall in total MLS Cup Finals hosted. The Crew entered the match with … Continue reading Predicted XI: Crew vs. LAFC – MLS Cup Final

Crew defeat FC Cincinnati 3-2 in extra time to reach MLS Cup Final

In true derby fashion, the Columbus Crew faced off against FC Cincinnati in the Eastern Conference Final for a third edition of the Hell Is Real rivalry this season. Cincinnati took a 2-0 lead in the first half at TQL Stadium, but the Crew battled back to tie the game and earn a 3-2 extra-time win. Columbus started out on the right foot, controlling the … Continue reading Crew defeat FC Cincinnati 3-2 in extra time to reach MLS Cup Final