Graham Ward

Photo Credit: Ken Tishenkel/ISNSoccer.com Columbus Crew SC got a much-needed home win over the Philadelphia Union to move back ahead of Orlando City in the Eastern Conference and back into the final playoff place. They also recorded consecutive wins for the first time since the beginning of April, and will be looking to make it three in a row when they play the return leg of this doubleheader against Union on Wednesday. The winner came midway through the second half and

Toronto FC extended their winning streak to five games with a 2-1 victory over Columbus Crew SC thanks to a second half brace from substitute Tosaint Ricketts. Most of the game TFC looked like a team that was completing its third game in eight days and was second best until they came alive in the last ten minutes with some helpful defending from Crew SC. Ricketts’ winning goal came on 90 minutes and it was from a left field cross provided

Columbus Crew SC exacted some revenge over the 2015 MLS Cup victors, the Portland Timbers, with a 3-2 home victory at MAPFRE Stadium on Saturday. This would end Portlands unbeaten start to the season. Photo Credit: Ken Tishenkel/ISNSoccer.com The winning goal came late in the second half and was from debutant Niko Hansen on as a second half substitute. The chance was initiated by Harrison Afful right wing cross, which was met by the head of Ola Kamara. Jake Gleeson in

Columbus Crew SC’s trend of letting in second half goals looks to be continuing this season as they opened with a 1-1 draw against the Chicago Fire. Over 75% of their goals conceded last season came in the second half and a crisp David Accam finish continued this trend. Photo Credit: Richard Kruszynski/ISNSoccer.com The first half was energetic and bright from the Crew with a lineup containing four league debutants, though it was the familiar front four that was shining. Justin Meram

Columbus Crew SC kept their playoff hopes alive with a 2-0 win over the New England Revolution, their second straight victory over a team ahead of them in the standings. It leaves them just four points off D.C. United in the last playoff spot.  With only one more home game left in their final five it’s still an uphill task to claim a playoff spot. Photo Credit: Ken Tishenkel/ISNSoccer.com The first half was a very attacking affair which swung between the two teams

Vancouver Whitecaps FC earned a 3-1 victory over Columbus Crew SC Saturday night and finally found their shooting boots after a seven-game run that yielded just a single goal. With both teams languishing at the bottom of their conferences, tonight’s game was a must win for both, but the result would seem to have ended any hopes of Crew SC still achieving a playoff spot. Photo Credit: Richard Kruszynski/ISNSoccer.com The games started late with a 98-minute weather delay, the fifth Columbus has

On Saturday Columbus Crew SC won their first home game since April 23rd with a thrilling 4-3 victory over Real Salt Lake. Ola, the new Kamara in town, found his feet tonight with a hat trick and a fine all-around performance, putting to bed the “hat trick penalty” argument that sent Kei Kamara away to the New England Revolution. The game started 90 minutes late due to a thunderstorm in the area and it was Salt Lake City that started the

Photo Credit: Ken Tishenkel/ISNSoccer.com Columbus Crew SC squandered a three-goal lead on Saturday night to draw 4-4 with Montreal Impact and stay routed in ninth place in the Eastern Conference, continuing their indifferent start to the season. Losing a three-goal lead was only the side note.  An on-field argument between Federico Higuain and Kei Kamara and the post-match interview that followed became the major talking points of the game. With Columbus comfortably ahead 3-1 in the game they were awarded a