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The Crew capture a second win and go for a third in Leagues Cup competition. What have we learned so far from seeing the new signings and playing styles over the last 2 games.
It's been a busy couple of weeks for the Columbus Crew and it's only going to get busier with the arrival of Leagues Cup action. With things happening on all fronts, Murph, Bart, and Sam look at the three games post World Cup break, multiple player movements, Leagues Cup, and even MLS's brand new commissioner.
Patrick Murphy looks at the Crew's newest signings and their return to play with a double game weekend. We also talk with Matthew Mangam of the New York Soccer Journal regarding the upcoming matchup with NYCFC.
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The Crew return to action, of the friendly variety, against English side Burnley FC to close out the World Cup break. A few new faces have been added with more, apparently, on the way. And more brought to you by Brett, Patrick, Bart, and Murph.
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The Crew get back into the winning column and it comes against Western Conference leaders Vancouver. League talk, Club World Cup talk, and even some USMNT talk with Brett, Murph, and Sam.
Lord Guillermo will be taking his rightful place in the Crew's Circle of Honor this season and we are here for it!! Also, Columbus returns to action again red hot Vancouver at the LDC on Saturday. Can this team right the ship after the last few games? Brian, Brett, Bart, and Murph break things down.
The Columbus Crew are having a run of BAD FORM. What is happening? How can they fix their issues? Have we lost faith in the team? All that and more as Brian, Brett, Bart, and Murph break down the last two games against Nashville and Miami.
A couple of 1-1 ties that should have been wins for the Columbus Crew. Should we panic yet? Well, yes and no. Brian, Brett, and Sam look what took place against Montreal and Cincinnati, and what can the Crew do in their next matchup against Charlotte.
The Crew grab a very very late point in Philadelphia to keep pace with Cincinnati at the top of the East. How did things break down? Brian, Brett, Bart, and Murph look back at this top matchup. Also, Montreal and FC Cincinnati preview, and some Ring of Honor discussion. Who would you put in the Ring of Honor?
The Columbus Crew lay FOUR goals on Charlotte and jump to the top of the East. Brian, Murph, and Sam break down how things played out. The Crew travel to Philadelphia to face the Union next.
We survived episode 500 to bring you 501. The Crew capture all three points at home from the Bruce Arena led San Jose Earthquakes despite not playing their best game. Murph, Brett, Bart, and Sam break down how this took place. Columbus now starts a tougher stretch which kicks off with Charlotte at the LDC.
Well, here it is in all it's glory. listener discretion is advised on segments 2 and "After Hours". Our thanks to Patrick Schulte and Max Arfsten for joining our celebration. Thanks to the current and previous hosts who were able to make it, and to all of those who came to watch, listen, and hang out with other Crew fans.
The Columbus Crew grab another road win against St. Louis City FC in a 2-1 comeback. Brian, Brett, Bart, and Sam break down the win, but the bigger news of the week was the signing of Daniel Gadzag from the Philadelphia Union. And how will the meeting of undefeated teams look in Cleveland?
500th Episode celebration will take place at City Tavern on April 21 at 7pm. Come for hang out with current and previous hosts and surprise guests at the recording.
Special guest Chris Doran drops in to chat about the Crew win against Montreal and happening around the league. Crew 2 continues it's march in the U.S. Open Cup, but is not doing as well in MLS Next Pro play. How will the game against Miami in Cleveland look?
500th Episode celebration will take place at City Tavern on April 21 at 7pm. Come for hang out with current and previous hosts and surprise guests at the recording.
Josh Williams is on this episode!! That's it. That's all you need to know.
Ok, the Crew beat D.C. United on the road too.
The Columbus Crew dominated NYCFC in every aspect, but couldn't put the ball into the net and settle for a draw. Brian, Brett, Bart, and Murph look back at the good and the bad. Crew2, however, dominated NY renegades in their U.S. Open Cup first round matchup. Can the Crew get a win in DC?
500th Episode celebration will take place at City Tavern on April 21 at 7pm. Come for hang out with current and previous hosts and surprise guests at the recording.
The Columbus Crew defeat LAFC in the second leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup, but bow out of the tournament on a 2-4 aggregate score. The Crew also managed to secure a point on the road against MLS new comers San Diego FC despite playing a man down for most of the 2nd half. Brian, Brett, Bart, and Murph break down all the action and then go on a weird and hilarious tangent in at the end.
A bad loss on the road and a 0-0 result in a game the Crew should have won. What's going on? Murph, Brett, Bart, and Sam breakdown contests against LAFC and Houston and how the Crew's current deficiencies have affected the results. No time for rest, though, as the Crew take on LAFC again in the second leg of their CONCACAF Champions Cup stage at home, then travel to battle MLS newcomers San Diego on the road.
Neil Sika joins Brian, Murph, and Sam to break down the Crew's victory over New England on the road, and preview the next two contest against LAFC and Houston.
The Columbus Crew kick off the 2025 season with a win against visiting Chicago Fire in comeback fashion. Brian, Brett, Bart, and Murph break down how the team looked in it's first public game and all the good and bad on the night.
Crewsmas is upon us! Let us rejoice, even if it's a tad apprehensive, in its return. Brian, Brett, Bart, and Murph come at you with preseason analysis for everything around the Crew universe as we kick off the 2025 season.
Cucho is gone.
Murph, Brett, Bart, and Sam discuss the departure of Columbus Crew MVP Cucho Hernandez to Real Betis, what moves the front office can make, and the impact it will have on the 2025 season and beyond.
It's 2025 and we are kicking things off by recapping a very quite off season for the Columbus Crew. Brain, Brett, Murph, and Sam look at the roster, the upcoming season schedule, and the current state of the team.
NOT THE FINAL EPISODE OF THE SEASON.
Brett, Bart, Murph, and Sam take a look at how the 1st round of the playoffs shook out. Happy Trails to Alex Matan! Who else could be going... or staying?
Have an off-season topic you would like to hear discussed? How would you feel about a LIVE show recording? Drop us a line on Twitter, Blue Sky, or Threads.
"We've come to the end of the road" ~ Boys II Men 1992
It's been one heck of a season, but the Crew fell short on their attempt to repeat as MLS Cup champions. Brain, Brett, Bart, and Murph look back at how things went down in the New York Red Bulls series.
That was a less than idea start for the Crew, but hope is not all gone yet. Patrick Murphy and radio voice of the Crew Chris Doran break down what happened on Tuesday and how Columbus can rebound on the road to force a game three.
IT'S PLAYOFFS TIME!!! The Crew take on the Red Bulls in round one. Could MLS switch to a fall-spring season? League and random season awards with Brian, Brett, Bart, Murph, and Sam.
After a two week hiatus due to various scheduling conflicts, WE ARE BACK!! Recapping the last four games of the 2024 regular season, looking ahead to the playoffs, and maybe rant a little bit of ranting on MLS's decision to send Inter Miami to the FIFA Club World Cup.
Another two game week for the Crew saw them lose Campeones Cup on penalty kicks to Club America and getting a 2-2 tie on the road against D.C. United. Sandwiched between the two games was a trip to the White House to be honored for their 2023 MLS Cup Championship. Brett, Murph, Bart, and Sam break all those events down and look ahead to the critical home stretch starting with Messi and Miami.
Two game in a week. Two wins in a week. The Crew keep rolling on at home and on the road. Brett, Murph, Bart, and Sam break down the highs and lows of both wins and look ahead to Campeones Cup and a road trip to DC.
Welp, it came down to a rather cold Hell Is Real result in the 0-0 tie, but both teams secure playoff spots in the process. Now that Crew take on another double game week against Toronto and Orlando.
Well, that was a weird game. Brian, Brett, Bart, and Murph break down the strange events of the Seattle game and look ahead to Hell Is Real.
Add another trophy to the case!! The Crew beat LAFC AGAIN in a championship game edging out the visitors with a 3-1 score to claim the Leagues Cup title. But there is no rest for the weary as they immediately travel to Philadelphia to face the Union in a midweek clash followed by NYCFC at home on Saturday. Brian, Brett, Bart, and Murph bring you all the takes and predictions
BONUS POD!! The Columbus Crew advance to the Leagues Cup Final and will take on LAFC in a 2023 MLS Cup rematch.
The Crew win in comeback fashion twice to advance to the Leagues Cup semi-final. Brett, Murph, and Sam break down the action and look at game against Philadelphia and future possible opponents as the tournament wraps up
The Columbus Crew drop a FOUR spot on Sporting Kansas City for the second time this season, with this result eliminating the visitors from League Cup competition. Brian, Brett, Bart, and Murph recap the game and the contributions of new comers Dejuan Jones and Dylon Chambost. The Crew will not face Messi when they take on Miami for the next round, and we discuss their odds. Also, could bigger Crew games really get moved to Cleveland??
The All-Star game week has come and gone, how can we make this event be better for everyone involved? The Crew beat an EPL team and look to rebound from the games against Charlotte and Atlanta. Oh, Leagues Cup is just around the corner too.
It was a glorious beatdown and confirmation that the 2023 MLS Cup final was no fluke. Murph, Brett, and Bart take a look at the Crew's performance on the road against LAFC and how that can continue in another double game week against Charlotte at home and at Atlanta.
Toronto FC was no match for the freight train that is the Columbus Crew offense. The Crew scored 6 goals in 2 games and allowed NONE. Brian, Brett, Murph, and Bart at a look at both games and look ahead to the 2023 MLS Cup rematch this weekend against LAFC in Los Angeles.
The Crew lay a 5-1 beating on New England AT Gillett Stadium in their first meeting with former head coach Caleb Porter. Brett, Bart, Murph, and Sam break down the game and the changes in look after the departure of Aidan Morris. Nashville and Toronto now come to town on a double game week.
It was an emotional night at the LDC. The Columbus Crew send Aidan Morris out with a dominant performance against Sporting Kansas City. Brian, Murph, and Sam take a look back at the game, and the impact of this move. The Crew turn their attention to a hot New England team and former Crew boss Caleb Porter.
The Columbus Crew returned from the international break and kept their streak going beating NYCFC at Yankee Stadium. Brian, Brett, Murph, and Sam break down the game and look ahead to the games at DEPLETED Inter Miami, and the first home game in almost 2 months again Sporting Kansas City.
BONUS CONTENT!! Well, the news of Aidan Morris's transfer came down pretty quickly, so we had to do an emergency pod. Our thoughts on the impact of this move on Aidan and the team moving forward. Does Aidan belong in the Ring of Honor once his career is done? We discuss.
Pat recounts his trip to Mexico for the CONCACAF Champions Cup final, Bart had some poop jokes he had held on for a week, oh, and Tim Bezbatchinko is leaving the Crew. Brian, Brett, Bart, and Murph look at all the things that have taken place for the last 2 weeks. Oh, and the Crew play NYCFC at Yankee Stadium on Friday.
That didn't look good. It also sounded like it didn't feel good for the players or staff going in. Alas, the Crew failed to bring home the CONCACAF Champions League cup home from Pachuca. Brian, Brett, and Sam break down what we know, what we saw, and what we heard from Mexico.
The Columbus Crew rack up their third win in a row on the road, but their next one may be the most important road game in their history. Brian, Brett, Bart, and Murph look back at the Crew's 2-0 win at Orlando, a very rare penalty reverse UNO call, and a brace by Diego Rossi. Everyone turns their eyes to the CONCACAF Champions Cup final against Pachuca on Saturday.
The Crew pick up 2 wins on the road against Montreal and Chicago to get back on the right track in MLS play. Still no Cucho. Brian, Murph, and Sam break down the action and look ahead to the last league play matchup against Orlando before the CONCACAF Champions Cup final in Mexico.
"I had a weird feeling about this game..." ~Wilfried Nancy
Same, coach. Same. Alas, there is a first time for everything, and this time is was a home loss against FC Cincinnati. Brian, Brett, Murph, Bart, and occasionally Sam break down the Columbus Crew's breakdowns and look ahead to double game week at Montreal and at Chicago.
You're not tired of CONCACAF talk yet, are you? Brett, Murph, Bart, and Sam bring their perspective on this historic Champions Cup run. And of course we talk Hell Is Real too
The Crew beat Monterrey, but return to the cycle of draws for their 5th straight against Montreal. We have thoughts. Lots of thoughts.
It was the Ted Unkle show again at a Columbus Crew vs Portland Timbers game. Brian, Brett, Bart, and Sam bring the heat after watching the replay. The Crew's busy week continues, and the group takes a look at the upcoming game vs Monterrey and Montreal.
The Columbus Crew get a HISTORIC win in Mexico to advance to the semifinals of the CONCACAF Champions Cup for the first time ever, then proceed to earn a point on the road against a top Western Conference team in Real Salt Lake with a lineup of second line players. Brian, Brett, and Sam break down both games and look to the matchup against Portland.
The Columbus Crew drop 2 points at home with a tie against DC United, Cucho's frustration gets the best of him, CONCACAF return leg in Mexico, and a trip west to face Real Salt Lake.
The Columbus Crew salvage a point on the road at Nashville without the services of Cucho Hernandez, but at what cost. Brian, Brett, Bart, and Murph breakdown the game and speculate to Cucho's reason for absence. Tigres and D.C. United both visit Lower(dot)com field in a 5 day span, how will the Crew fare in the two competitions?
A frustrating game in Charlotte for the Columbus Crew sees them dropping their first points of the season. Brian, Brett, Bart, and Murph break down the positives and negatives of the game, and how the Crew can rebound against Nashville on the road.
A win on aggregate against Houston and a totally dominating performance against New York Red Bulls. The Columbus Crew are flying high to start off the season. What have we learned about this team. The replacement referees are a topic of conversation again. And welcome back Will Sands.
The Columbus Crew win two games in injury time against Houston and Chicago. We rant on some things that happened at the Chicago game, and other things in MLS. Finally, a double preview of the Champions Cup second leg against Houston and Saturday's game against New York Red Bulls.
Not the best result, but not the worst either. The Columbus Crew get out of Minnesota with a road point and now turn their eyes to a midweek bout with Houston in the CONCACAF Champions Cup. We dive into all the action with longtime Crew announcer Neil Sika who makes his return to the Columbus booth March 9th and the usual suspects of Brian, Brett, Bart, and Murph.
It was a COLD but victorious Crewsmas for the Columbus Crew. Brian, Brett, Bart, and Murph break down all the action from the Crew's 1-0 win over Atlanta, check other scores from around the first week of action, and look to the matchup with Minnesota United.
The 2024 Major League Soccer season is upon us!! Brett, Murph, Bart, and Sam preview the upcoming season, talk about the Charlie Brown jerseys, look ahead to all the action taking place on Crewsmas, and take a quick look at the game against Atlanta United.
Your Columbus Crew are a mere 18 days away from Crewsmas!! Brian, Brett, Murph, and Sam look at how preseason has gone so far. They also look at the team's announced dates and themes for promotional nights, World Cup matches venue announcements, and the departure of Kevin Molino.
Checking in on the Columbus Crew's off season so far. Preliminary discussion of season expectations, mailbag, and who would be on our Crew Mount Rushmore. Agree? Disagree? Who would be on yours? Murph, Brett, Bart, and Sam... host the show, but maybe we are on your Crew podcast Mount Rushmore??
A great chat with the man, the myth, the MASSIVE LEGEND, the CHAMPION (X2), and most notably, GCGBAG's favorite lad, Josh Williams. Hear the stories, memories, and words of wisdom that Josh shared with Brian, Brett, Bart, Murph, and Sam.
It's a short off season and we have things to say. Murph, Brett, and Sam talk about the Crew's moves so far during this short break and what implications they could have on how the team looks next season.
Can you ever really have enough Cup talk? NO. More MLS Cup talk, championship parade recap, offseason moves, and the Columbus Crew's Super Draft selections with Brain, Brett, Murph, and Sam.
THEY DID IT!!! The Columbus Crew dominate LAFC from the opening whistle to secure their third major league soccer trophy. Brett, Murph, Bart, and Sam break down everything that took place that day before during and after the game.
It was a THRILLER in the Queen City. The Columbus Crew come back from a two goal deficit to beat FC Cincinnati in extra time IN Cincinnati. Brett, Murph, Bart, and Sam break down the game and look ahead at the matchup with LAFC for all the marbles at Lower(dot)Com Field.
NOTE: The episode was recorded BEFORE MLS rectified the ticket situation late Monday evening.
The Columbus Crew advance to the Eastern Conference final after beating Orlando City 2-0 on the road. Brett, Murph, Bart, and Sam look back at how things went down in Orlando. Columbus will go on the road again to take on FC Cincinnati for a chance at a third star. How will things go down?
It's Eastern Conference semi-final time. The Columbus Crew will take on Orlando City on their path to a possible third star. Brett, Murph, Bart, and Sam looks at the Crew and Orlando's matchups this season and break down their expectations for the upcoming game. Crew 2 end of season moves, Inter Miami at the LDC ticket prices, and your mailbag questions answered too.
The Columbus Crew dominate big chunks of game three and dispatch Atlanta United right out of the playoffs. The Crew now move to the conference semi-finals against Orlando City in Orlando. Brett, Murph, Bart, and Sam break down game three and the series and share all their reactions.
Columbus Crew beat Toronto FC and booed the heck out of Michael Bradly the whole night. Brian, Brett, Bart, and Murph break down the game AND the booing. They also talk to Crew President and General Manager Tim Bezbatchenko about the state of the team, the league, and transfer window strategies.
It was one HELL of a night, that's for sure. Columbus Crew took it to FC Cincinnati at Lower(dot)Com field to the joy of most of the 20,000+ in attendance. Brian, Brett, Murph, and Sam look back at all the day's events from the tailgate to the post game. The Crew follow a rivalry match with another as Toronto comes to the capital city for a tilt next Saturday.
It's mailbag time!! Brian, Brett, Murph, and Sam answer all your Columbus Crew questions in an extended podcast. And they looked ahead to the Cincinnati game too.
Columbus Crew is bounced out of the Leagues Cup in a penalty shootout. Did Don Garber really block the Crew from keeping Lucas Zelarayan while also signing Diego Rossi? Full breakdown of all Crew related topics with Brian, Brett, Murph, and Sam
Whew, it was a CRAZY summer transfer window for the Columbus Crew. Who went where? who came from where? Oh, and there was also a Leagues Cup beatdown on Club America too. Brian, Bart, Murph, and friend of the show Orri break down all the action and preview the matchup against Minnesota United on Friday.
Well, that was an interesting game. Brett and Murph break down all the strange things that happened against NYCFC and look ahead to the game against Portland
An almost perfect month of June for the Columbus Crew. Aiden Morris and Lucas Zelarayan are heading to D.C. for the All-Star game, and Columbus will be hosting the 2024 version. Even a little bit of Columbus Eagles talk.
A wonder goal by Lucas Zelarayan in the 94th minute steals all three points for the Columbus Crew on the road in Chicago. New CB signing, and three players get national team call-ups. Brian, Brett, Bart, and Murph break down the news and notes and look ahead to a trip to NYCFC.
It was a six point week for the Columbus Crew, and we are here to talk about it. Brian, Brett, Bart, and Murph look at the good and the bad of the games against Colorado and Charlotte, and try to guess on what will happen on the road against Chicago.
Columbus Crew split the week's games with a win over LA and a thrilling loss in Cincinnati. No rest for the weary though as they take on Pittsburgh and Nashville in another 2 game week. Brian, Brett, Bart, and Murph breakdown all the action and preview the upcoming games
Hmmm, that result looked awfully familiar. Brian, Brett, Murph, and Bart look at the late collapse against Orlando, but it's a short week and the Columbus Crew have the LA Galaxy and FC Cincinnati to right the ship.
It was a bye week for the Columbus Crew, so we took a dive into some other topics. Two teams in the eastern conference fired their managers on the same day, Gauging our feelings and feedback on the AppleTV+MLS partnership so far, and looking at the two upcoming games in the Open Cup and against Orlando at home. Brian, Brett, Bart, and Murph break down all the topics for you.
Two losses in a row and the first one at home for the Columbus Crew in the 2023 season. Brian, Brett, Bart, and Murph break down what's happening and how to rebound after these results. No game this coming weekend, but there is still plenty to talk about on this week's episode.
The Columbus Crew fell on the road to Charlotte FC. Plenty of performance and coaching decision analysis to parse out of this game with Brian, Brett, Murph, and Sam. We also take a look at the upcoming U.S. Open Cup game against Indy Eleven and the contest against Miami FC at the LDC.
The Columbus Crew literally snatch a tie, that almost felt like a win, from the jaws of defeat in their game against the New England Revolution. Brian, Brett, Murph, and Sam look back at a wild night at sold out LDC. We talk Crew 2, who also dominated New England Revolution II in their home opener, and close out with a Charlotte preview and score predictions.
Columbus Crew get their first road win of the 2023 season. Brett, Bart, Austin, and Murph looks at the team's performance at the nations capital and the incremental improvements that led to the positive result. Next up, the Crew take on New England at Lower(dot)com field in an Eastern Conference top four battle.
TEN GOALS IN TWO GAMES!!
The Columbus Crew follow up their 6-1 win over Atlanta United with a 4-0 win over Real Salt Lake and goals coming from unexpected places. Brian, Brett, Bart, Murph, and occasionally Sam break down the news and notes from the RSL win, Crew Academy U17 win over Manchester United, and look ahead to the DC United game on the road.
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What a night it was at Lower(dot)Com field. Brian, Brett, Bart, Murph, and Sam take a look at all the highlights from the Crew's 6-1 drubbing of Atlanta United, Crew 2 picking up it's first win of the season, and look ahead to the RSL game.
Welp, The Columbus Crew couldn't handle the New York Red Bulls' pressure style and the 21/22 Crew defense also made an appearance. What happened? Brian, Brett, Murph, and Sam break down the breakdown and also talk Atlanta United.
The Columbus Crew snag a point on the road from Toronto and even out their record to 1-1-1. Brian, Bart, Murph, and Sam break down the action from north of the boarder. We look ahead to another game on the road against Red Bull New York, and even take a quick look at the investigation report of USMNT head coach Gregg Berhalter.
It's was a WONDERFUL Crewsmas day!!
Brett, Bart, Murph, and Brian breakdown he tailgate, the game*, and look ahead to the contest against Toronto.
*NOTE: We had a very odd technical issue that cause the loss of part of the DC game analysis. Our Apologies.
We break down the season opener for the Crew and the 1-4 loss to Philly and look ahead to the home opener at Lower(dot)com field against Wayne Rooney and Pedro Santos' D.C. United.
It's season preview time. Brian, Brett, Murph, and Sam break down what we know, what we think we know, and what we don't even know about the 2023 Columbus Crew season.
Don't call it a comeback. We're not going anywhere!!
We kick off the 2023 Columbus Crew season with Patrick Murphy and Sam Fahmi talking with Brett Hiltbrand about the offseason, tactics, expectations from the new head coach, the Mensah trade, and even a little bit of jersey reaction. Lots of territory to cover, so this is a long one. Enjoy!!
Crew hire a new manager, The passing of Grant Wahl, The World Cup, and much more with Brian, Bart, Murph, and Sam.
The Columbus Crew part ways with head coach Caleb Porter after failing to reach the MLS Cup Playoffs for the second consecutive year. Joined by Jordan Angeli and Brett Hiltbrand, Murph, Bart, and Sam break down the how and why of this situation.
Your Columbus Crew buck the recent trend with a VERY LATE comeback to win against the New York Red Bulls in the season home finale at Lower(dot)Com field. Jonathan Mansah trying his hand at sports photography. Did we just plan a Crew themed wedding?? And the MAGNIFICENT Capybaras of Crew 2 win the MLS Next Pro Eastern Conference final in a THRILLER against Toronto FC II and will now play of a trophy. All these topics broken down with Brian, Grant, Bart, and Sam on this week's episode.
MLS is back from international break, and the Columbus Crew will take on the New York Red Bulls in the home finale at Lower(dot)Com field. What does the Crew need to do in the last three games to make it to the playoffs? Crew 2 advances to the Eastern conference final. USMNT looking... not good against Japan and Saudi Arabia in World Cup tuneups. Brian, Bart, Drew, and Sam break down all the past and upcoming soccer action.
Another week, another LATE Columbus Crew draw snatched from the jaws of a win. Drew, Brian, Grant, and Sam break things down. In Historic Crew Stadium, Crew 2 lay it on FC Cincinnati 2 to the tune of 9-0.
The Columbus Crew squander a two goal lead LATE AGAIN in Montreal to drop two valuable points in the push for the playoffs. Why does this keep happening? What's the status of Caleb's seat and job security? Can the Crew rebound against Miami and Portland? Thomas, Kyle, Bart, and Sam look into all these questions and, of course, shoot off some predictions.
Columbus Crew go down to Cincinnati and smash-grab a point at the death from the Lions. Our hosts talk about the game, the post game, Cucho's nice beer catch, and look ahead to the Miami and Chicago games.
A wet affair between the Columbus Crew and Atlanta United at Lower(dot)Com field sees the home team snatch a draw from the jaws of a win. Murph, Bart, and Sam break down the game, the substitutions, and the tactics that led to that result and look ahead to the Hell Is Real derby against Cincinnati.
Crew get a draw against the Colorado Rapids at the mile high city. Atlanta comes in for a visit. with 10 games left in the season, how are we looking?
An up and down week for the Columbus Crew as they split the points at home with a loss and a win respectively. We break down all the action and look ahead to the All-Star game and the Crew on the road at Colorado.
The Massive Report Podcast has reached it's 400th episode!!! We celebrated by having two current hosts out and two former lead hosts on. Lots of stories from the past 399 episodes. We did briefly recap the New England game and, of course, looked ahead to the away game vs Charlotte. Thanks to Jonathan T-Bone Smith, and Matt Goshert for joining Brain and Sam.
The Columbus Crew (first team and Crew II) add another "L" To FC Cincinnati's (first team and FCC II) records. Cucho scores AGAIN. Zelarayan assists AND Scores. LDC sellout, and Miguel Berry gets traded to D.C. United. Lots to talk about in today's episode with Brian, Murph, Drew, and Sam
A thriller at Soldier Field as Columbus Crew Score 3 goals in the second half to complete a comeback against the Chicago Fire. The Cherry on top was a game-winning goal by the newest member of the Crew, Cucho Hernandez. Brian, Murph, Sam, and special guest Neil Sika break down the game and look ahead to midweek game at D.C. and the first Hell Is Real derby of the 2022 season at the LDC.
Crew have a wild 0-0 draw against Philadelphia. More Cucho reactions and how might he impact Caleb's formations and game plan. We close out with our predictions for the game in Chicago.
The game against Real Salt Lake was a snoozer, but there was A LOT to talk about when it comes to the Columbus Crew on and off the field. Murph, Bart, Ralph, and Sam hit all the topics from this last week, and look ahead to the games against Toronto and Philadelphia
The Crew is finally making a splash signing at striker with Cucho Hernández. We break down the deal, and it's implications for this currently struggling team. Speaking of struggling, we break down the Charlotte draw, and look ahead to a game on the road with Real Salt Lake.
Back after a week off to look at where the Columbus Crew are so far in this season, possible upcoming signings, and previewing the game against Charlotte. There is even some Crew 2 and Columbus Eagles talk in there.
THE COLUMBUS CREW WIN ON THE ROAD!!! They outlasted Atlanta United and the Mercedes Benz field turf to capture all three points on goal from generally unlikely goal scorers. Murph, Bart, Drew, and Sam break down how things went in Atlanta, and look at what the team may do when they return from international break.
Caleb Porter's seat is definitely getting hotter, but can he still turn this currently sinking Columbus Crew ship around with some adjustments? Is it too late? Murph, Bart, Adam, and Sam break down the most recent loss against LAFC and look at possible changes and adjustments to help the team out of this run of bad form.
The Columbus Crew go to Yankee Stadium and get shut out by defending MLS champs NYCFC. Brian, Murph, Thomas, and Sam break down the game, possible solutions for this team, and look ahead to the home double header of Crew vs LAFC and Crew II vs TFC II.
Columbus FINALLY figures out how to score goals, and it does so in spectacular fashion against DC United. We break down the action, and look ahead to the matchup with New England on the road.
The terrible run continues for the Columbus Crew in MLS and Open Cup play, and now they traded away their top scorer to Colorado. What next?
The Columbus Crew couldn't turn things around against Orlando City and fell to their third straight loss on the 2022 season. Where did the breakdowns happen? What would it take for them to get back on the right track? Brian, Murph, Thomas, and Sam talk about all those questions and also Crew 2, winners of three in a row, and upcoming games against Detroit City FC in the US Open Cup and Sporting Kansas City in MLS action.
Two rough weeks in a row for the Columbus Crew. What happened in Philly? Also, two weeks in a row in which Crew 2 has secured a win. What have we learned about them so far. The USWNT outmatched Uzbekistan at Lower(dot)Com Field. Murph, Grant, and Sam break down all the action from this last weekend and look ahead to the Orlando game.
It was a GREAT Saturday. It was a MISERABLE Saturday. The Columbus Crew failed to secure any points in front of the capacity crowd that came to witness the retirement of legendary midfielder Federico Higuain. What happened? How can this team rebound on the road against the Philadelphia Union? Brian, Bart, Murph, and Sam talk about those things and more on this episode of the Massive Report Podcast.
Brilliant play by Bernardo Añor led the Columbus Crew to a 1-0 victory against hated Toronto FC IN Toronto. Can the team keep up this hot form against the New York Red Bulls? Matt, Jim, Morgan, Chris, Sam, and a cameo by Smitty, break down what's happening in Crew world.
The Columbus Crew may not have played this week, but there was still plenty of things to talk about. Will Zelarayan be ready for Nashville? Can Pipa fill in during his one day contract? How will the USMNT play against Costa Rica? All of that and much more with two veterans (Neil Sika and Patrick Murphy) and a crop of new faces (Grant Miller, Theodor Sovinski, Caleb Denorme) behind the mics.
The Columbus Crew survive a late goal by the New York Redbulls and salvage a point on the road on a last gasp goal by Darlington Nagbe. Brian, Drew, Murph, and Sam break down the game, and debate about the Zardes vs Berry start decisions by Porter. The team looks at how does the Haslems owned Cleveland Browns decision to sign Deshawn Watson impacts the Crew, and how will Berhalter play the next three games in world cup qualifying
Toronto came out with a surprise formation, but the Columbus Crew made adjustments in the second half to secure a comeback and all three points at home. Murph, Thomas, Orri, and Sam breakdown all the action from Saturday's COLD win at Lower(dot)Com field and look ahead to the matchup against Red Bull New York.
A road draw with the taste of a loss. That SUCKED. Brian, Bart, and Murph break down what happened and what lessons were learned in the process. We take a look at some games around the league and breakdown the matchup with TFC coming up on Saturday.
Your Columbus Crew came out hungry to start the season right, and they did so in spectacular fashion. Brian, Bart, and Sam break down the events of opening day, look at a few results from around the league (ahem...ahem... FC Cincinnati), and look ahed to the "rivalry week" game against San Jose.
The Massive Report Podcast team is finally back and takes a look at The Columbus Crew as both teams embark on the 2022 season. Brian Phillips, Thomas Costello, Bart Logan, Ralph Schudel, and Sam Fahmi breakdown a bit of the off season action and look ahead to what 2022 may look like for The Crew.
The Columbus Crew close out the 2021 season beating the Chicago Fire 2-0 at Lower(dot)Com Field, but miss reaching the playoffs by one point. Orri, Alex, and Sam break down the game and touch on some things that plagued what should/could have been a good season for Columbus. The hosts also look ahead to the world cup qualifier between USA and Mexico that will be taking place at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati.
The Columbus Crew go on the road and handedly beat D.C. United to keep their very thin playoff hopes alive. Brian, Orri, Alex, and Sam break down the away win along with the Wednesday win over Orlando City and look ahead to the season finale against Chicago Fire at Lower(dot)Com Field.
The USMNT had a comeback win against Costa Rica, and the Columbus Crew demolished Inter Miami. Bart, Orri, and Alex break down all the action, and look at upcoming home stretch games happening in quick succession to close the 2021 regular season.
An all US Men's National Team show (with a little Columbus Crew here and there) with Brian, Orri, Alex, and Sam looking at the team's trek in World Cup Qualifiers so far and their upcoming matchups vs Costa Rica and Mexico in Columbus and Cincinnati respectively.
The Columbus Crew go on a hi-lo run in a span of 5 days winning the Campeones Cup against Mexico's Cruz Azul followed by a 0-3 loss to Philadelphia in MLS action. Brian, Orri, and Sam look back at those games and break down some up coming world cup qualifiers.
We have reconvened and have a lot of stuff to talk about. Crew form looking better? Lucas to Armenian national team? Campeones Cup? and Alex's farwell to Jaap Stam.
Another Crew game, another Crew............ sigh. Columbus drops both games down in Florida, but have a quick turn around as they face the New York Red Bulls a mere 72 hours after they lost to Inter Miami. Brian, Orri, Bart, Alex, and Sam break down the loss to Miami, and look ahead, with little optimism, towards the matchups with RBNY and New England Revolution.
What better way to break a losing streak than against your in-state rival AND in dramatic fashion? The Columbus Crew didn't allow FC Cincinnati to enjoy it's brief lead and sent them back down I-71 dragging their tails. Brian, Orri, Bart, and Alex break down the events of the game from the lifting of the tifo to the post game celebrations. Columbus now turns it attention to the state of Florida and two away games against Orlando City and Inter Miami.
Six Games. Six LOSSES. And this last one hurt probably more that the others. The Columbus Crew lost the 2020 MLS Cup rematch with the Seattle Sounders in the most painful way. Brian, Orri, Bart, Alex, and Sam break down the breakdown and try to make sense of things. We preview the upcoming Hell Is Real matchup against Ohio's other struggling team, FC Cincinnati, and the Crew's newest signing at right back.
The going continues to be rough for the Columbus Crew as they drop their forth game in a row to the lowly Chicago Fire. Can this team find its way out of this slump before it's too late? Bart, Orri, and Sam break down the possibilities and look ahead to the game against New York Red Bulls in "New York" and the 2020 MLS Cup rematch with Seattle back home at LDC.
The Columbus Crew continue their absurd slide losing their third game in a row and allowing 11 goals in said game stretch. Brian, Orri, and Alex break down the team's breakdown and how to possibly remedy some of the issues. We look ahead to the game against Chicago, and even a little European leagues talk.
It was a rough one at Yankee Stadium for the Columbus Crew as their 6 game unbeaten streak came to a brutal end at the hands of NYCFC. Columbus looks to rebound against DC in a midweek tilt followed by a game against Atlanta. On the upside though, Gyasi Zardes returns to the team after winning some hardware with the USMNT. Brian, Pat, and Orri break everything down and get you ready for the games.
TWO ROAD WINS IN A ROW? What’s going on here?
Your Columbus Crew went down to Atlanta and took all three points from the home team in front of 60K+. Not bad for a Crew team missing several key players. Brian, Orri, Bart, Pat, and Sam break down the Atlanta and Nashville games, and look ahead to the game agains NYCFC.... AGAIN.
Also, Pat issues an apology?
The Columbus Crew earn their first WIN at Lower(dot)com Field against NYCFC in dramatic fashion in front of a near capacity crowd. We break down all the action from the Crew's win, look ahead to the game against Nashville and Atlanta, and maybe crap on FC Cincinnati just a little bit.
It was a game for the ages between the Columbus Crew and FC Cincinnati at TQL stadium. And while things looked bleak early on with the Crew going down 2-0 and playing with 10 men for almost 50 minutes. Grit and a spectacular performance by Lucas Zelarayan earned the team an improbable point on the road. Brian, Orri, Pat, and Sam breakdown all the events of the game. Pat reviews the back-to-back-to-back games at new stadiums which he visited, and how they compare. Finally, we take a look ahead to the second game at Lower(dot)Com field.
An AMAZING opening to Lower(dot)com Field (minus the tie). Orri, Brian, and Alex talk about first game day impressions and experiences. Recap the game against New England and look ahead to the matchup with FC Cincinnati at their brand new TQL Stadium.
SO MANY THING HAPPENING IN CREW WOOOOOORRRRRLLLLLDDDDDD!!!
It's been a busy few days in Columbus Crew universe with the team's first game against Austin FC in Austin followed by a myriad of activities leading up the opening of Lower.com Field. Bart, Alex, Orri, Pat, and Sam look back at the games against Philadelphia and Austin, discuss all the new shiny things at Lower Field, and even talk a little controversy regarding goal celebrations?
We are joined by Ty Phillips as we talk about all the events and emotions from the last game at Historic Crew Stadium and get a peak into new traditions going into the new stadium and all the events leading up to July 3rd against New England.
Oh, we also talk Chicago, Philly, and Broccoli FC.
WE ARE BACK IN THE SAME ROOOOOOOOOOOMMMMM!!
Crew Stadium memories, USMNT vs Mexico, Crew vs Chicago, and everything in between as we prepare to close out Historic Crew Stadium and move into some shiny new digs
Columbus Crew win their second in a row, score from the run of play TWICE, and avenge an earlier loss to Toronto FC all in one game. Brian, Bart, Orri, and Pat break down all the action from Saturday's COLD afternoon game at Historic Crew Stadium.