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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

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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

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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

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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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Columbus Crew concedes late, remains winless after 1-0 defeat to Nashville SC

As Hany Mukhtar’s shot crossed the goal line deep into stoppage time, discontent deepened among disheartened Black & Gold fans. Accustomed to high standards and an attacking style built on relentless pressure, the Columbus Crew’s form in 2026 has fallen short of expectations. The Columbus Crew succumbed to a 1-0 defeat to Nashville SC Saturday night, leaving the 2023 MLS Cup champions winless in four, … Continue reading Columbus Crew concedes late, remains winless after 1-0 defeat to Nashville SC

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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

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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

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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

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Creativity, grit nonexistent in Columbus Crew’s 0-0 draw vs New York Red Bulls

With the 2025 MLS campaign beginning to dwindle down and playoff spots set to be clinched, the Columbus Crew traveled back to the place where their 2023 title defense hopes died to square off against the New York Red Bulls. Sitting at 10-2-2 at home, the Red Bulls were narrow favorites against the Crew to start out the match. However, a lackluster performance with minimal … Continue reading Creativity, grit nonexistent in Columbus Crew’s 0-0 draw vs New York Red Bulls

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