Crew SC Sporting Director and Head Coach Gregg Berhalter changed up his starting lineup in the fourth game of the week, a move that resulted in Crew SC earning a 2-0 victory over the San Jose Earthquakes Saturday. The win breaks a seven-game winless streak that spanned nearly three months. “We made the change based on getting fresh legs out in the field,” Berhalter said. “The guys that came in did a really good job.” The notable changes in the startling lineup
Photo Credit: Richard Kruszynski/ISNSoccer.com Columbus Crew SC came from behind on two separate occasions to earn a point at home, their sixth straight home draw, tying an MLS record. “We have to start winning, but when I see an effort like tonight and when I see the performance like tonight it makes me believe, it makes me believe that we can do it,” Sporting Director and Head Coach of Crew SC Gregg Berhalter said after the match. Berhalter also expressed surprise that
Photo Credit: Richard Kruszynski/ISNSoccer.com Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) faced off with Real Madrid in Ohio Stadium as a part of the International Champions Cup. The friendly drew 86,641 fans, setting a record for attendance for a soccer game in Ohio. PSG took the game 3-1 by strength of two first half goals from substitute Thomas Meunier and a solo goal from youth-player Jonathan Ikone. Real Madrid added on a penalty from Marcelo in the 44th minute off a PSG handball. Despite the positive
Orlando City SC scored two second half goals to draw Columbus Crew SC 2-2. “I think it’s about the mentality,” Crew SC Sporting director and Head Coach Gregg Berhalter said after the match. “Winning is about the mentality to compete on every single play and I didn’t see that tonight.” Photo Credit: Richard Kruszynski/ISNSoccer.com Crew SC opened the match with one of the strongest halves of the season, creating numerous chances and firing ten shots on goal. In the 20th minute, Tony
10-man Columbus Crew SC and DC United fought to a 1-1 draw Saturday following an 89th minute goal from Fabian Espindola. “It’s tough, we’re not happy,” Crew SC Sporting Director and Head Coach Gregg Berhalter said. “We’re very disappointed. I think the effort that the guys put in was enough to win the game.” Crew SC gained a 1-0 advantage in the second half off an Ola Kamara tap-in from close range, but the momentum shifted when Harrison Afful was given a
Columbus Crew SC drew with Toronto FC 1-1 Wednesday, a result that left Sporting Director and Head Coach Gregg Berhalter disappointed. “We need more…Toronto was very focused on getting the shutout,” Berhalter said. “But I’m more disappointed with giving up that goal.” Toronto FC clearly came out with a defensive mindset, packing their own box in an effort to limit Crew SC chances on goal in the first half. Columbus still managed to create chances however, outshooting Toronto 5-2 in the half
Columbus Crew SC snatched a late goal from Ola Kamara to secure a 1-1 draw with the New York Red Bulls Saturday. “It was one of those (games) you have to dig deep for,“ Columbus Crew SC Sporting Director and Head Coach Gregg Berhalter said, “I’m proud of the effort, your back’s against the wall, you are looking at a loss, (but) you keep going.” Photo Credit: Richard Kruszynski/ISNSoccer.com Crew SC’s back was undoubtedly up against the wall for most of the
The United States Women’s National Team defeated Japan 2-0 Sunday at First Energy Stadium in Cleveland in a match that was abandoned due to severe weather. “(In friendlies) it’s really about the performance, and I thought today’s performance was very good,” USWNT head coach Jill Ellis said following the match. Photo Credit: Brent Durken/ISNSoccer.com The win comes three days after the U.S.’ 3-3 come from behind draw with Japan in Thursday’s friendly. “From the last game to this game, big positives,” Ellis added. “There were
A Kamara continued to make headlines for Columbus Crew SC on Wednesday, only this time it was on the pitch and from Norwegian forward Ola Kamara, whose 17th minute goal proved to be the difference in a 1-0 result. “It felt great to play in the stadium and it was cool to play in front of the audience and get a goal as well,” Kamara said. Photo Credit: Kevin Cross/ISNSoccer.com The new arrival to Crew SC had his fingerprints all over the
