Predicted XI: Monterrey
This it. The second leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinal on Wednesday night. The Columbus Crew takes a 2-1 lead from the first leg to Nuevo Leon to take on Monterrey as both teams look to advance to the final. The Crew simply needs a result to make it to its first international championship match. Defender Mohamed Farsi joins goalkeeper Evan Bush on the … Continue reading Predicted XI: Monterrey
Crew tactical review: A chess match with an old friend yields a point for Columbus
The Columbus Crew returned from CONCACAF Champions Cup play to tie again in MLS competition, this time against CF Montreal. This matchup was anticipated by Crew fans due to the return of Montreal’s new coach Laurent Courtois to Columbus. The former Crew 2 coach got the job up in Canada after two successful seasons at the helm of the Capys. The first half of this … Continue reading Crew tactical review: A chess match with an old friend yields a point for Columbus
GALLERY:Columbus Crew vs CF Montreal
Crew, CF Montreal play to 0-0 stalemate
Just days after defeating CF Monterrey in the first leg of the Concacaf Champions Cup semifinal, the Columbus Crew returned home to face off against CF Montreal. In search of a league win since March 16, the Crew came into the match earning four points out of their last five matches in MLS play. Meanwhile, the visitors were looking to extend their unbeaten streak to … Continue reading Crew, CF Montreal play to 0-0 stalemate
Massive Scouting Report: CF Montreal
Columbus Crew proved victorious on Wednesday as they defeated CF Monterrey 2-1 in Lower.com Field. The Black & Gold were powered by goals from Cucho Hernandez and Jacen Russel-Rowe which pushed Columbus back to winning ways after 6 straight draws in all competitions. Before the Crew shifts focus on the return leg next Wednesday in Mexico, they welcome some familiar faces to Columbus on Saturday … Continue reading Massive Scouting Report: CF Montreal
Predicted XI: CF Montreal
The Columbus Crew and head coach Wilfried Nancy take on Nancy’s former side CF Montreal led by head coach Laurent Courtois, formerly head coach of Columbus Crew 2. It is both a bit of a shame and intriguing that this game falls in the midst of a tough stretch of games that will likely see some key players rested. Not only do the Crew have … Continue reading Predicted XI: CF Montreal
Crew tactical review: Columbus gets a massive victory against Monterrey
The Columbus Crew emerged victorious on Wednesday to take a 2-1 lead on aggregate down to Mexico against Monterrey. Columbus struck first against the Rayados courtesy of Cucho Hernandez in the first half. Monterrey had its chances, but so did the Black & Gold. It was the Mexican club that would get on the scoreboard next, evening the tie on goals but going up on … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus gets a massive victory against Monterrey
Crew keep CONCACAF dreams alive with 2-1 victory against Monterrey
Columbus Crew’s dream in the CONCACAF Champions Cup will continue in Monterrey. The current MLS champions collected a 2-1 victory inside Lower.com Field Wednesday evening, setting the stage for an engaging second leg in Mexico. Cucho Hernandez played a key role in the team’s offense by scoring a goal and always threatening Monterrey with a second tally. A momentary equalizer scored by Maxi Meza in … Continue reading Crew keep CONCACAF dreams alive with 2-1 victory against Monterrey
GALLERY: Columbus Crew vs Monterrey (Champions Cup)
Predicted XI: Monterrey
The Columbus Crew have battled through adversity to reach the Concacaf Champions Cup semifinal, hosting Monterrey for the first game of the two-leg series. The Black & Gold have a chance to punch their ticket to the first possible championship of the season in what could be one of the most important matches ever hosted by the Crew. Think that is hyperbole? If Columbus can … Continue reading Predicted XI: Monterrey
Massive Scouting Report: Monterrey
Wednesday is one of the most important matches in Crew history. Outside of 4 MLS Cup finals, this CONCACAF Champions Cup (CCC) tie against Monterrey is probably the two biggest matches in club history as it’s the first time Columbus has featured in the semifinals of the region’s top club tournament. When you factor in the winner of the CCC receives a bid to the … Continue reading Massive Scouting Report: Monterrey
Anatomy of a Goal: Steven Moreira bags a goal of the year candidate
Welcome to the Anatomy of a Goal, where following each match we dissect one goal (or near goal) from a previous Columbus Crew contest. For the ninth match of the 2024 MLS season, we look at Steven Moreira’s 74th-minute goal that leveled the game and rescued a home point for the Crew on Saturday night. Here is a look at the fantastic goal from Moreira. Columbus … Continue reading Anatomy of a Goal: Steven Moreira bags a goal of the year candidate
Crew tactical review: Columbus fights back to add a point at home
The Columbus Crew finished with yet another draw on Saturday, this time against the Portland Timbers. Portland struck first early in the match on a slow rolling shot that snuck its way past Patrick Schulte. The Black & Gold evened the game courtesy of a Cucho Hernandez shot that found the bottom corner in the second half. The Timbers equalized a mere six minutes later, … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus fights back to add a point at home
GALLERY: Columbus Crew vs Portland Timbers
Crew and Timbers fight to 2-2 draw
The Columbus Crew were back on home turf Saturday night to take on the Portland Timbers, a team in which they haven’t secured a win against since 2017. The Crew came into this match on the short end of the series with, only securing three wins against the Green & Gold. It didn’t take long for the visitors to get on the scoresheet when Eryk … Continue reading Crew and Timbers fight to 2-2 draw
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