Columbus Crew Stories

Crew fall on PKs to Red Bulls in New York, season over
Sunday, November 3, 2024
Staff Reports

After losing to the New York Red Bulls in game one of their best-of-three series last Tuesday in Columbus, the Crew needed to win Sunday on the road to avoid elimination. The Black & Gold fell behind, 2-1, late in the second half, but Christian Ramirez scored an equalizer in stoppage time. [More]

Crew fall to Red Bulls in MLS playoffs, need to win next two
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
By Kevin Rouch

The Columbus Crew won almost every statistical measurement in their match with the New York Red Bulls at Lower.com Field Tuesday. The Black & Gold led in time of possession 72% to 28%, shots on goal 8 to 3, and total passes 799 to 214. The only metric that matters, however, is the score and that was in the Red Bulls’ favor, 1-0. [More]

Crew honored with five MLS year-end award finalists
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Staff Reports

Major League Soccer has announced that five members of the Columbus Crew have been named finalists for the 2024 MLS Year-End Awards, honoring the league’s top performers during the MLS regular season. The Crew’s honorees include Wilfried Nancy, Cucho Hernández, Steven Moreira, Patrick Schulte, and Darlington Nagbe. [More]

Crew begin MLS playoffs on Oct. 29 at home
Sunday, October 20, 2024
Staff Reports

On Sunday, Major League Soccer announced the schedule and broadcast details for the Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs Round One Best-of-3 Series. Columbus, the #2 seed in the Eastern Conference and defending MLS Cup champion, will begin play in the Round One best-of-3 Series against the #7 seed, the New York Red Bulls. [More]

Crew finish regular season with late goal win over Red Bulls
Saturday, October 19, 2024
By Kevin Rouch

Saturday was Decision Day around the MLS, the final day of the regular season when playoff positions are determined. There were no real ramifications for the Crew in their match in New York against the Red Bulls. They had locked up the second spot in the Eastern Division on Oct. 6, with a win against Philadelphia. [More]

Arfsten signs contract extension with Crew
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Staff Reports

The Columbus Crew have signed 23-year-old midfielder Max Arfsten to a multi-year contract extension through the 2027 season with a Club option for 2028. In his second season with the Black & Gold, the 2023 MLS Cup champion and MLS SuperDraft pick has appeared in 30 regular season games (22 starts), recording four goals and eight assists. [More]

Crew blank Revolution in last regular season home match
Saturday, October 12, 2024
Staff Reports

Because of injury and international call-ups, the Columbus Crew were without a host of their top players Saturday against New England, most notably their top two goalkeepers and their leading scorer, Cucho Hernández. The absences made little difference for the Black & Gold as they sailed past the Revolution 4-0 at Lower.com Field. [More]

Pregame Review: Crew host New England Saturday
Thursday, October 10, 2024
By Kevin Rouch

The Columbus Crew welcome the New England Revolution to Lower.com Field Saturday in the Black & Gold’s final home regular season match of the season. The Crew, who have locked up second place in the MLS’s Eastern Conference, will be without five players because of international obligations. [More]