Photo Credit: Jeff Gossel/ISNSoccer.com Crystal Palace came into today’s game having only played one preseason game in Austria which ended in a 13-1 rout, but tonight’s game proved to be a much tougher proposition against a Columbus side midway through their season. The game ended in a 2-2 draw with good things shown by both sides. The Crew started the game much the better side, keeping possession and making the Palace players work hard without the ball. The early dominance nearly
Photo Credit: Jeff Gossel/ISNSoccer.com The Columbus Crew recorded a victory tonight after going eight games without a win and was cheered on from a sellout crowd helped by the dollar brats and drafts on offer. The 2-1 victory was thanks to a spectacular brace from Bernardo Anor, his first goals since the home opener back in March. With Wil Trapp missing from suspension, Kevan George got his first start of the season in midfield. Adam Bedell received his first-ever MLS start
Crew lose a heartbreaker in the waning moments of the match Photo Credit: Kevin Cross/ISNSoccer.com With seconds to spare in Wednesday’s match, the Columbus Crew let in a late goal, sending the team to their second consecutive loss. Kansas City midfielder Benny Feilhaber’s long distance strike in the 93rd minute was the difference maker, giving Sporting Kansas City a 2-1 victory. In a match of few opportunities the Crew were not able to convert key scoring chances. Early on, the Crew were
The Columbus Crew (4-6-8, 20 points) fell on the road to the New York Red Bulls (5-5-8, 23 points) at Red Bull Arena on Saturday night by a final score of 4-1. “It is a tough result but, you know, I thought, going forward, we did create some really good chances,” Crew forward Adam Bedell stated. “Just couldn’t capitalize. Back to the drawing board. Get back to training on Monday [and] work towards Wednesday. You put this one out of your
The Columbus Crew (4-5-8, 20 points) earned a key road point in a 1-1 draw against the Colorado Rapids (7-5-5, 26 points) at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park on Friday. The draw extends the Crew’s unbeaten run to four matches dating back to June 4 against Real Salt Lake. After a scoreless first half, the Rapids got on the board first in the 59th minute when Eric Gehrig inadvertently knocked a cross by Marvell Wynne behind goalkeeper Steve Clark. The Crew leveled the match
Photo Credit: Jeff Gossel/ISNSoccer.com The Columbus Crew (4-5-7, 19 points) fought through humid conditions to earn a point at home in a scoreless draw with FC Dallas (6-7-5, 23 points) on Sunday afternoon at Columbus Crew Stadium. “We are not happy,” Crew midfielder Justin Meram stated. “We definitely could have got three points. We did not create enough, including myself. The first half I thought we were pretty good. The second half, I am not sure what happened, but we need
The Columbus Crew was eliminated from the 2014 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup in the Fifth Round by the Chicago Fire after a thrilling 4-2 match that required 120 minutes of action on Wednesday evening at Toyota Park. The Fire went ahead 1-0 in the first half through a Patrick Ianni goal, who scored off of a free kick from Harry Shipp. After halftime, the Crew subbed Jairo Arrieta into the match, who leveled the contest with a stunning bicycle kick
Photo Credit: Pam Moody/ISNSoccer.com You won’t find a more impressive physical specimen on the pitch than Ryan Finley. His impressive size, strength, and power make him the ideal striker. Strong technique, a good touch, and a killer instinct made him attractive to Chivas USA, which acquired him in a trade with the Columbus Crew on May 8th. One thing is for certain, Finley is on the verge of greatness. He has proven himself at the college level and in MLS Reserve
Saying that tonight’s fourth round match in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup was crazy is a bit of an understatement. In a game with lots of missed opportunities for both teams, the Columbus Crew fought hard even after falling down to nine men to advance to the Fifth Round of the tournament. Photo Credit: Brent Durken/ISNSoccer.com The night got started with a bang thanks to a Bernando Anor goal in the fourth minute. Ben Speas delivered in a perfect cross
