Tag: Soccer
Tim Bezbatchenko named President of Global Soccer for Haslam Sports Group
On Friday morning, Haslam Sports Group announced that Tim Bezbatchenko has been named President of Global Soccer, and will oversee all sporting elements for the Columbus Crew, Columbus NWSL 2028 and any future investments in domestic and global soccer. Bezbatchenko is set to join following the conclusion of his contract as President of Black Knight Football Club. The former President and General Manager of the … Continue reading Tim Bezbatchenko named President of Global Soccer for Haslam Sports Group
GALLERY: Columbus Crew vs New York City FC (Open Cup Quarter Final)
MLSPA Releases Updated Salary Information for the 2026 Season
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
Columbus Crew cries “Wolf” in resounding 3-0 defeat to NYCFC
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
Columbus Crew squanders two-goal lead in 3-2 defeat to Minnesota United
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
Crew tactical review: Columbus disbands the Union to win a second straight home game
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
Columbus Crew downs Philadelphia Union in emphatic 2-0 home victory
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
Crew tactical review: Columbus flies through the Galaxy to capture first home win of the season
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
GALLERY: Columbus Crew vs LA Galaxy
Crew tactical review: Columbus continues lackluster form against New England
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
Crew tactical review: Columbus salvages a point at home against Orlando
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
GALLERY: Columbus Crew vs Orlando City
Crew tactical review: Columbus captures first win of the season down in Atlanta
The Columbus Crew finally got into the win column on Saturday. The team traveled south to face Atlanta United. The first half was largely uneventful. However, an explosion of second-half goals allowed the Black & Gold to claim all three points. Wessam Abou Ali scored first, finishing an inch-perfect ball from Max Arfsten. The Palestinian striker headed into the far corner, then netted a brace … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus captures first win of the season down in Atlanta
Columbus Crew concedes late again, loses grip in 2-1 defeat to Toronto FC
The Black & Gold looked to change the tide after a rough start to the season, in which late goal concessions and missed near chances have become all too familiar. But despite a commanding start against Toronto FC, the Crew fizzled out; an 83rd-minute winner got the better of a Crew side that now remains winless in five matches to open the MLS season. The … Continue reading Columbus Crew concedes late again, loses grip in 2-1 defeat to Toronto FC
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