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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
4 hours 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
4 hours 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
5 hours ago5 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


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


Crew tactical review: Columbus blows by Charlotte to win at home
The Columbus Crew picked up another big win on Saturday, this time taking down a Charlotte FC side that opened up the season playing...

Caleb Denorme
May 9, 20254 min read


Crew tactical review: Columbus makes San Jose quake
The Columbus Crew got back to winning ways at their real home in downtown Columbus, defeating their geographic rivals San Jose...

Caleb Denorme
May 9, 20254 min read


Crew tactical review: Miami spoils Columbus' northern party
On Saturday up in gloomy Cleveland, the Columbus Crew had their unbeaten streak ended by MLS’ other unbeaten team, Inter Miami. The Black...

Caleb Denorme
Apr 24, 20255 min read


Crew tactical review: Columbus busts through the gates of St. Louis to grab a win
The Columbus Crew continued their unbeaten streak on Sunday, taking down St. Lous CITY SC 2-1. St. Louis opened the scoring within 10...

Caleb Denorme
Apr 21, 20254 min read


Crew tactical review: Columbus scrapes by Montreal
The Columbus Crew continued their unbeaten streak to open up the 2025 MLS season with a 2-1 win over CF Montreal on Saturday. The first...

Caleb Denorme
Apr 8, 20255 min read
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