Columbus Crew fall 1-0 to FC Cincinnati in Game 1 of MLS Cup Playoffs

For more than one hour of play, the No. 7-seeded Columbus Crew were neck and neck with No. 2-seeded FC Cincinnati. But a loose ball in the box crushed the Crew’s dreams of pulling off an upset.  The Crew fell 1-0 to FC Cincinnati in game one of the first round of the Audi 2025 […]

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Crew set for Round One Best-of-3 Series against FC Cincinnati

The Hell is Real Derby between the Columbus Crew and FC Cincinnati needed extra fuel, but this time, there’s more on the line than State bragging rights. The Crew will face FC Cincinnati in a Round One Best-of-3 Series in the Audi 2025 Major League Soccer Cup Playoffs, renewing one of MLS’ fiercest rivalries. Named […]

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Columbus Crew overpowers New York Red Bulls 3-1

Matchday 34 is officially in the books, closing out the 2025 MLS regular season for the Columbus Crew.  The Crew defeated the New York Red Bulls 3-1 Saturday night at Lower.com Field in a win that clinched the No. 7 seed in the Eastern conference playoffs, avoiding the single-game wild card round.  The match was […]

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Columbus Crew Sprint Past Puebla F.C. 3-1

The Crew is back in the win column. After suffering a shootout defeat in their first 2025 Leagues Cup match, Columbus dominated Puebla F.C. 3-1 on Tuesday night at Lower.com Field. The first half was the opposite of last week’s collapse, when a 2-0 lead evaporated after halftime, as the Crew came out scorching—netting three […]

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Columbus Crew defeated by Toluca in Penalty Shootout 2-2 (4-2)

With a trophy to defend and expectations to match, the Crew opened their Leagues Cup campaign hoping to rediscover the magic that fueled last year’s title run — but the night didn’t unfold as planned. The Crew lost to Deportivo Toluca F.C. 2-2 (4-2) Tuesday night at Lower.com Field, after leading for more than half […]

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Columbus Crew suffer 3-1 defeat to Orlando City SC

Columbus was cruising toward a fourth straight win over Orlando—until it all unraveled. The Crew lost 3-1 to Orlando City SC on Friday night at Lower.com Field, allowing three goals in the second half in a late game collapse. Crew head coach Wilfried Nancy was understandably frustrated with his club’s performance. “Obviously I’m not happy […]

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Columbus Crew fall to Nashville SC 3-0

After bouncing back from one of the longest winless streaks in team history with five straight games without a loss, the Crew’s heater came to an ugly end.  Columbus was defeated by Nashville SC 3-0 on Wednesday night at Geodis Park, as very little went right on either side of the pitch.  The Crew’s composure […]

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Columbus Crew play to a draw against Seattle Sounders FC

The Crew began their three-game road trip by earning one point in a cagey affair.  Columbus tied the Seattle Sounders FC 1-1 on Sunday evening at Lumen Field in a match that featured a forgettable offensive performance.  Veering from their traditional 4-4-2 formation, Columbus debuted a 3-4-2-1 formation to start their matchup against Seattle. Due […]

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Columbus Crew stifles Philadelphia Union 1-0

After experiencing one of the longest winless streaks in club history, Columbus delivered a resounding message to the rest of MLS on Sunday: they’re back. The Crew defeated the top-ranked Eastern Conference Philadelphia Union 1-0 Sunday night at Lower.com Field behind a stifling defensive performance to pick up their third straight win.  Crew right wing […]

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Columbus Crew coast past Atlanta United with a 3-1 victory

The stifling heat wasn’t enough to slow down a scorching first-half offensive attack from the Columbus Crew. Columbus defeated Atlanta United FC 3-1 on Wednesday night at Lower.com Field, fueled by a two-goal performance from center forward Jacen Russell-Rowe. After not starting the past three matches, Russell-Rowe responded to a challenge from head coach Wilfried […]

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