The LA Galaxy and Columbus Crew SC battled to a 1-1 draw after severe weather delayed the opening kick by more than two hours. The delay was called just about two minutes before the scheduled start of the match and play did not begin until 9:30, with the other two 7:30 MLS matches had already concluded. Photo Credit: Jeff Gossel/ISNSoccer.com Despite the delay, a large number of Crew SC supporters remained, and the game was a sellout at 21,051, marking the first
Columbus Crew SC fell short against the Montreal Impact 2-1 on a mild Saturday night at MAPFRE Stadium, marking the second home loss and fifth straight game without a win for Crew SC. Photo Credit: Kevin Cross/ISNSoccer.com Sporting Director and Head Coach Gregg Berhalter took full responsibility for the loss after the game. “We lacked organization and the ability to move the ball quickly.” Crew SC would control most of the action in the first 20 minutes, including three chances from new father
Philadelphia Union gained long awaited revenge against Columbus Crew SC with a 3-0 victory at PPL Park Wednesday night. C.J. Sapong was the first to mark a tally, finding the back of the net from Sebastien Le Toux and Cristián Maidana’s assist in the 41st minute. Capitalizing Steve Clark’s error, Vincent Nogueira scored his fifth career goal for the Union in the 52nd minute. Le Toux finalized the score in the 58th minute, scoring from defender Sheanon Williams’ strong run
Several Crew SC players came away with standout performances in a 2-2 draw with Orlando City SC. Kei Kamara set the club record for being the fastest player to score 10 goals in a single season. Justin Meram made his 100th MLS appearance, while Steve Clark finished with a career-best seven saves. Crew SC midfielder Tony Tchani scored the game’s first goal in the 6th minute with help from Hector Jimenez and Ethan Finlay. Orlando City SC star Kaka scored in
Valencia CF defeated Columbus Crew SC 1-0 in a La Liga World friendly on a calm and mild Wednesday night. Valencia CF, travelled from Spain and arrived in Central Ohio late Tuesday night, and fatigue was a concern for Head Coach Nuno Espirito Santo. “The players felt, in the evening, that they should be sleeping already,” Santo said in his morning press conference. Photo Credit: Jeff Gossel/ISNSoccer.com Come game time at 7:30 Eastern Standard Time, fatigue did not seem to be an issue
Columbus Crew SC had to settle for a point tonight in a game that they led from the 8th minute until the last. Kei Kamara continued his scintillating form in front of goal with his 8th and 9th of the season and also scoring the Crew’s 500th home goal in their 303rd regular season game. Photo Credit: Jeff Gossel/ISNSoccer.com Crew SC dominated the early exchanges with the Chicago Fire players looking leggy after their bus ride down. The first goal of
The Earthquakes returned to San Jose on Saturday night for their first home game since April 11 and defeated Columbus Crew SC, 2-0, under the bright lights of Avaya Stadium. With the win, San Jose extended their unbeaten streak to four games, a 2-0-2 record over that time span. In the seventh minute, Quakes defender Marvell Wynne nearly gave the home team an early lead. After receiving a pass from midfielder Fatai Alashe, Wynne proceeded to dribble nearly the length of
Columbus Crew SC won an entertaining game against Seattle Sounders FC 3-2 at MAPFRE Stadium on Saturday night. The match contained a total of 35 attempts on goal and continued Columbus’s home goalscoring exploits, now with 13 in five home games. “Obviously, I’m pleased with the game,” Crew SC Director and Head Coach Gregg Berhalter commented. “I think the way the game was played, I told the guys to go out and entertain the fans and entertain the people watching, and
Saturday’s trip to the nation’s capital didn’t go as the Columbus Crew SC had planned as they fell 2-0 to D.C. United. The home side got goals from Fabian Espindola and Sean Franklin, two MLS stalwarts. The first came in the 15th minute as Chris Rolfe set up Espindola for the goal. Over 25 minutes later, Espindola returned the favor, earning an assist on a Franklin goal. Crew SC returns to the pitch on Saturday, May 9 when it faces Seattle Sounders