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Crew tactical review: Columbus advances in Leagues Cup, falters against Charlotte

The Columbus Crew had yet another up and down week, getting a draw against Pumas to advance to the Leagues Cup quarterfinals before falling away at Charlotte on Saturday. The Black & Gold secured a draw in regular time against Pumas, grabbing an extra point by winning the penalty shootout to secure their advancement into the second phase of the tournament. After four days of … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus advances in Leagues Cup, falters against Charlotte

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Crew tactical review: Columbus downs Atlas and Pachuca to begin Leagues Cup

After getting a few games under their belt after the World Cup break, the Columbus Crew entered Leagues Cup looking to run back the success that they had in 2024. The Black & Gold opened the tournament with a matchup against Atlas, winning in convincing fashion 3-1. Three days later, the Crew enacted revenge on Pachuca for defeat in the 2024 CONCACAF Champions Cup Final, … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus downs Atlas and Pachuca to begin Leagues Cup

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Columbus Crew fends off C.F. Pachuca in hard-fought 2-1 victory

The Columbus Crew defeated C.F. Pachuca on Friday night to earn its second straight Leagues Cup group stage win, building on the Black & Gold’s 3-1 win over Atlas F.C. earlier in the week.  An acrobatic finish from Brais Méndez put the Black & Gold ahead in the 19th minute. Andre Gomes played a backheel pass from the touchline to Malte Amundsen at the left … Continue reading Columbus Crew fends off C.F. Pachuca in hard-fought 2-1 victory

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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

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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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