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We break down Columbus’s 3-1 loss at home to Orlando and what went wrong on the field. But it’s not all doom and gloom as we welcome two new signings: Abou Ali and Hugo Picard. Then we turn our attention to the upcoming Leagues Cup, previewing the Crew’s first three matchups.

Columbus heads into Friday’s match against Orlando City SC, a team that’s better than their recent form shows with just 3 wins in their last 9, and 1 in their last 5. We break down the matchup, what the Crew needs to do to win the game tactically, and how the Crew can keep things rolling into the Leagues Cup.

Plus: thoughts on the MLS All-Star Game, and Messi's surprise no-show.

Three points in the bag, even if the performance wasn’t Crew’s best. We unpack the 2-1 win over DC, look at Messi’s latest brace (again), and debate what’s going on with Schulte. Also: All-Star Week is here!

The Columbus Crew was given a little bit of humble pie in a 3-0 loss on the road in Nashville SC, and we’re breaking down what went wrong in a match that lacked urgency and sharpness. But it’s not all doom and gloom! We talk transfers heating up around the club both completed and rumored, give our take on the brand-new retro third kit (spoiler: we’re fans), and look ahead to a bounce-back opportunity at home against a struggling D.C. United side.

Columbus pulled off one of the wildest Hell Is Real results ever — falling behind 2–0 in the first 5 minutes, then storming back with 4 unanswered to stun Cincinnati in their own house. We break down what happened, how the Crew took control, and why everyone should know OHIO IS BLACK & GOLD!

Then we preview Wednesday's matchup against a strong Nashville SC side fresh off their first loss in weeks. The guys talk about what to expect, who to watch, and where the Crew can capitalize.

The Crew dropped a 30th anniversary kit bracket — so of course we had to dive in. The 2012 White cutoff kit won their bracket but which one was top for us?
We go round by round and talk through the highs, the lows, the classics, and the...not so great. Which kits are still dope? Which ones didn’t age well? And which jersey actually deserves to win it all?

It’s Hell Is Real week (or Hate Week as Brian likes to call it) and emotions are already running high. We preview the massive showdown against FC Cincinnati, what’s at stake on the pitch, and how the Columbus Crew should approach it.

We also talk about next season’s Crew season ticket price increases, what fans are saying, and whether the rising prices match the on-field product.

Our Columbus Crew comes home with a hard-fought point after a 1–1 draw in Seattle — a match filled with tactical nuance, high-level play, and mutual respect between two of the league’s strongest sides. We break down how the Crew approached the match, what worked against the Sounders, and how this results sets us up for he upcoming schedule.

The Crew are riding high after three straight statement wins — but now head west to face a solid but unpredictable Seattle Sounders side. We break down what Columbus needs to do to keep momentum, who Seattle has that we might need to worry about, and what the numbers say about each side’s form.

Plus: what it would mean to pull off a win at Lumen, and why this could quietly be one of the season’s toughest tests but a win could put us in prime position.

The Crew grind out a massive 1–0 win over Supporter's Shield leaders Philadelphia Union — we break down the battle, the big moments, and the very questionable officiating.
Then we dive into the USMNT’s chaotic Gold Cup quarterfinal vs Costa Rica, where Columbus’s own Max Arfsten gave up a penalty, had an assist, scored a goal, and then was part of concededing the other Costa Rica goal as well. Absolute madness!

The Crew are on fire. We break down the Columbus Crew's dominant 3-1 win over Atlanta United, including standout performances from Herrera and JRR , tactical brilliance, and what it means going forward. Then we turn our eyes to Saturday’s showdown against Eastern Conference leaders Philadelphia Union — what the Crew need to do to keep the momentum, who needs to step up, and where the battle will be won.

This week, we dive into the first-ever expanded Club World Cup and how it’s shaping up, share our thoughts on the USMNT’s latest outings and look forward to next summer's World Cup, and preview Wednesday’s match as the Columbus Crew host a heavily underperforming Atlanta United side.

We break down the Columbus Crew’s showdown with Vancouver Whitecaps FC, spotlight Arfsten’s role in Columbus and with the USMNT, and share some of our frustrations with things surrounding the USMNT. What does this weekends win mean for the Crew’s momentum?

Note: At one point Matt talks about an Alexi Lalas quote about diversity - he is not agreeing with Lalas. While thinking that a large country with different ethnicities, cultures, and backgrounds can be seen as something that can be taken to make a playing style harder as a collective, the point trying to be made there by us is that it should be made to be seen as, and made to be, a positive thing about our country.

MLS is back in action! After a tough loss and a little break, Columbus looks to rebound against Vancouver. We preview the match, key matchups, and what the Crew must do to flip the script.

If you haven't listened yet our last episode was our first ever interview with Cameron Fontana and you definitely should check that out as well! As always thanks for continuing to listen and GO CREW! #Crew96

We decided to do something a little different during this league break...We sit down with Columbus Crew Matchday Host Cameron Fontana to talk Crew culture, soccer in the city, and how the game continues to grow in the 614. A must-listen.

Well...that was a game. We VERY breifly talk about the 5-1 loss to Inter Miami CF but take most of the time to talk about what is broken with the Crew and also read your comments from our social media profiles and respond to them on the pod.

A full recap of the Crew’s trip to Nashville, a look ahead to Messi and Miami, and our responses to YOUR hottest takes from our social media accounts!

Our Charlotte recap episode was so long that we had to drop another episode to just focus on tomorrow's Columbus Crew v Nashville SC game! Nashville awaits. We break down the matchups, key players to watch, and what Columbus needs to do to grab 3 points on the road.

Not the best game we've ever played. Another test for the Black & Gold in Charlotte — we break down what worked, what didn’t, and where the Columbus Crew stands heading into a big stretch.

We preview the Crew’s next clash, react to the Europa League final, and break down the latest USMNT roster drop — who’s in, who’s out, and who got robbed?

Columbus took on Cincy in the fiercest rivalry in MLS. We break it all down, play a quick game of 2 Truths and a Lie, and talk what’s next for the Black & Gold.

The Black & Gold can't get back to winning ways — but its now almost time for the league's most heated rivalry. Hell Is Real is near, and we’re ready.

The Columbus Crew stumble to a 2-2 draw against Philly — but can they regroup against Montreal? We recap, react, and preview the road ahead.

A huge test awaits the Columbus Crew against the Philly Union — we break it all down and react to midweek action in Europe’s top competitions.

We analyze how the Columbus Crew handled Charlotte FC, recap Matchday 11 across MLS, and touch on a few global soccer stories worth your time.

A look at the Sunday Matchday 10 highlights plus a full breakdown of what to expect as Columbus prepares to face Charlotte FC.

We break down the Crew’s showing against San Jose, top takeaways from Matchday 10 across the league, and spotlight our newest signing and rising talent Ibrahim Aliyu.

As the MLS transfer window shuts, we assess the Crew’s moves (or lack thereof), preview the clash with San Jose, and drop more inside notes from the Foreman.

Nobody is undefeated forever. Columbus had its first league loss of the season in a 1-0 defeat to Miami. We recap the Crew’s battle with Messi & co., then break down the buzz around a possible trade of DeJuan Jones.

This is a little bit longer of an episode than normal. The Crew go on the road for a home game — literally — to Cleveland, and a massive Inter Miami clash looms. Plus: we break down the Champions League semis matchups

We break down what Matchday 8 revealed across MLS and dive into how the Columbus Crew handled St. Louis City SC's tactical shifts in a gritty battle on the west coast.

Issa Tall got a transfer done this window! We preview the Crew’s clash with St. Louis, dive into Daniel Gazdag’s trade, and share our takes on an interesting Champions League semifinal slate.

Another Columbus Crew win! This time we defeated Montreal 2-1! We break down the league results and go deeper into what went well and what we still need to improve on after this weekends game!

Would have loved to welcome Laurent Courtois back to Columbus again but, alas, he was let go recently. We preview a tricky matchup with CF Montreal and bring you insider notes straight from the Foreman. Who needs to step up for Columbus to take 3 points?

The Columbus Crew made it look easy against DC United — but was it? We analyze the Crew’s latest performance and what it reveals about the team’s depth and tactics.

We dive into the Crew’s performance against NYCFC - a 0-0 draw - we talk about the good, the bad, and what it means as Columbus keeps building momentum.

We preview a tricky test vs NYCFC and react to USL’s game-changing announcement: promotion and relegation is officially coming. Plus: headlines from around the soccer world.

The Crew made history against San Diego FC with the first ever goal in the stadium..but did they deliver? We break down Matchday 4’s biggest stories and how Columbus fared against MLS’s newest team.

After a tough exit to LAFC, the Crew now prep for a historic matchup: their first-ever game against expansion side San Diego FC. We break down both games.

We shared the spoils against Houston this past weekend. Should have got the W but a tie is better than getting nothing out of the game.

After a tough Champions Cup loss to LAFC, we regroup and look ahead to the Crew’s next MLS test against Houston. What’s going right, and what still needs fixing?

The Crew took care of business against the Revs — but LAFC looms large. We break down Matchday 2 and preview the massive midweek showdown in the CONCACAF Champions Cup.

Can the Crew keep the momentum rolling? We break down their upcoming test against New England and preview the biggest storylines heading into MLS Matchday 2 — from early standouts to potential upsets.

Matchday 1 is in the books — and the Crew are off to a strong start. We share our biggest takeaways from around MLS, break down Columbus’ 4-2 win over the Fire, and talk early trends to watch this season.

We’re talking all things Crew — first impressions of the new Goosebumps kit, key roster updates, and a full preview of the upcoming clash with Chicago. Will Columbus start strong?

In part two of our Black & Gold Legends series, we spotlight the greatest midfielders and forwards in Crew history. From iconic goals to game-changing creativity — we talk about the ultimate attackers in Crew histroy.

Sadly the Cucho era is over. We break down the transfer, what it means for the Crew’s attack, and who needs to step up. Is this a setback or the start of something new in Columbus?

*This episode was recorded before the Christian Ramirez trade news

From Chad Marshall to Zack Steffen, we debate the best defenders and goalkeepers in Crew history. It’s part one of our “Black & Gold Legends” series — honoring the players who built the backbone of Columbus.

The 2025 MLS coaching carousel is spinning fast. From surprise firings to risky hires, we break down what’s going on across the league — and how these changes could impact the Crew this season.

Why does MLS have so many bizarre rules? We break down how roster building has changed — from the Beckham Rule to the madness of TAM and GAM — and what it all means for the Crew’s future. If you’ve ever scratched your head during transfer season, this episode’s for you.