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Crew tactical review: Columbus and Chicago play out a scoreless draw on Crewsmas
The Columbus Crew garnered yet another point on the third matchday of the 2026 season, this time in a scoreless draw with the Chicago Fire. It was a game of feeling each other out by both sides, with each squad having chances to break the deadlock, but none finding the back of the net. Max Arfsten had the best chance for the Black & Gold, after a rebound found his feet and an open goal seemingly staring him down. Unfortunately, a Fire defender cleared the ball of the line aft

Caleb Denorme
2 days ago5 min read


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, but the Crew took a 1-0 lead into the locker room. After the halftime break, things went immediately downhill f

Caleb Denorme
2 days ago6 min read


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 Abou Ali broke the deadlock to put Columbus up 1-0. Portland answered back quickly though, netting t

Caleb Denorme
2 days ago5 min read


OT: Dan Dakich aims at Butler Basketball
Graphic by Dorothy Lakshmanamurthy. CALEB DENORME | EDITOR-IN-CHIEF | cdenorme@butler.edu SAWYER GOLDWEIN | MANAGING EDITOR | sgoldwein@butler.edu Overtime, or “OT,” is an opinion column series where the Collegian takes national sports headlines or polarizing topics and gives them a Butler-centric angle. Recently, Outkick pundit Dan Dakich took a break from his regular analysis of Indiana University men’s basketball and his infatuation with “the great American penis” , ins

Caleb Denorme
Feb 124 min read


Beyond the Box Score: Men's basketball edges out Providence in a double-overtime thriller
Sophomore guard Evan Haywood had 18 points in Butler’s win over Providence. Photo by Drew Kosmak. CALEB DENORME | EDITOR-IN-CHIEF | cdenorme@butler.edu In a double-overtime affair at Hinkle Fieldhouse, Butler prevailed 113-110 over the Providence Friars to open Big East play with a bang. It was a back-and-forth contest between the two sides, with each team controlling portions of the game. In the end though, it was the Bulldogs’ late-game heroics that vaulted them into the wi

Caleb Denorme
Dec 15, 20253 min read


Wilfried Nancy: The Man Who Made Columbus Believe Again
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.

Caleb Denorme
Dec 3, 20254 min read


Former Collegian editor-in-chief Dan Cooreman to receive The Butler Medal
Dan Cooreman will receive the Butler Medal during Homecoming weekend. Photo courtesy of Dan Cooreman. Graphic by Anna Gritzenbach. CALEB...

Caleb Denorme
Sep 29, 20252 min read


Crew tactical review: Uninspired Columbus grabs a draw in New Jersey
The Columbus Crew got back to action on Saturday, traveling to New Jersey to take on the New York Red Bulls in a pivotal Eastern...

Caleb Denorme
Sep 5, 20255 min read


Crew tactical review: Columbus draws round one of the Trillium Cup
The Columbus Crew returned to MLS action on Saturday, travelling north of the border for a Trillium Cup match against Toronto FC. Early...

Caleb Denorme
Aug 22, 20254 min read


Crew tactical review: Columbus folds again to give Toluca a win from the penalty spot
The Columbus Crew kicked off their Leagues Cup title defense on Tuesday night, taking on Mexican side Toluca at Lower.com Field. The...

Caleb Denorme
Aug 22, 20254 min read


Butler University suspends its Social Justice and Diversity requirement
Butler suspends Social Justice and Diversity requirements. Photo by Andrew Buckley. EMMA MCLEAN | MANAGING EDITOR | emclean@butler.edu...

Caleb Denorme
Jul 26, 20252 min read


Crew tactical review: Nashville breaks Columbus' dreams under a neon moon
The Columbus Crew were back in action for a midweek clash against Nashville SC, but fans will be wishing there was no game at all. The...

Caleb Denorme
Jul 26, 20254 min read


Crew tactical review: Columbus' comeback sends Cincinnati to burn in hell
The Columbus Crew enjoyed a typical trip to Cincinnati on Saturday evening, coming from behind a 2-0 deficit to win 4-2 in Ohio’s...

Caleb Denorme
Jul 26, 20255 min read


Crew tactical review: Columbus topples conference-leaders Philadelphia at home
The Columbus Crew grabbed another three points on Sunday, this time against Eastern Conference leaders Philadelphia Union. It was a tale...

Caleb Denorme
Jul 26, 20254 min read


Crew tactical review: Columbus' first half landslide washes away Atlanta United
The Columbus Crew grabbed a second consecutive win on Wednesday, downing Atlanta United 3-1. Columbus’ offense exploded in the first...

Caleb Denorme
Jul 26, 20255 min read


Crew tactical review: Columbus gets back to winning ways against Vancouver
The Columbus Crew returned to its winning ways on Saturday, taking down the Vancouver Whitecaps 2-1. After a break, the Black & Gold...

Caleb Denorme
Jul 26, 20254 min read


Crew tactical review: Miami throttles Columbus to close out a rough May
The Columbus Crew’s winless streak continued as they fell to Inter Miami 5-1 on May 31st. The hosts struck early and often, thanks to...

Caleb Denorme
Jun 12, 20255 min read


Crew tactical review: Columbus only musters one point from two games
The Columbus Crew continued their recent struggles this week, falling to Charlotte FC on the weekend and drawing Nashville SC in a...

Caleb Denorme
Jun 5, 20256 min read


Crew tactical review: Hell ends in a tie
The Columbus Crew drew their third straight game on Saturday, this time in a Hell is Real matchup with bitter rival FC Cincinnati. The...

Caleb Denorme
Jun 5, 20255 min read


Crew tactical review: Columbus draws up north in Montreal
The Columbus Crew continued their unbeaten streak on the road, salvaging a 1-1 draw with lowly CF Montreal. It was a rough first half...

Caleb Denorme
Jun 5, 20254 min read
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