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
The Chicago Fire fought long and hard to victory Wednesday night against Sporting Kansas City, halting Kansas City’s five-game win streak and making the Men in Red 3-0-2 in their last five games played at Toyota Park Stadium. The Fire’s home-unbeaten streak extends to seven when considering all competitions. Chicago set the tone of the game with great stops from João Meira on a dangerous KC attack and goalkeeper Sean Johnson off of the first of many attacking opportunities for KC. Both
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
D.C. United squared off against Real Salt Lake last night in what turned out to be an exciting match. For much of the game, it appeared Real Salt Lake would come out the victor, but D.C. didn’t stop playing until the final whistle, which is why this game ended in a 1-1 draw. Let’s be clear, Real Salt Lake should have won this game. The third-place Western Conference team was in control for most of the game, dominating time of possession,
The Chicago Fire defeated Columbus Crew SC on Tuesday night at Toyota Park in their round of sixteen game of the U.S. Open Cup. The Fire came into this match off a close win against the Indy Eleven that went into penalty kicks, while Columbus Crew SC cruised in after a 4-0 win over the Tampa Bay Rowdies. The Fire have advanced to the semifinals in the last four out of five U.S. Open Cup tournaments, but haven’t moved to the
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
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
The Chicago Fire and Portland Timbers match ended in a close draw Saturday night as the two played in their ninth all-time meeting. With over 14,000 people in attendance on Saturday night, Toyota Park was filled with enthusiastic Chicago soccer fans praying for a win against the defending MLS Cup Champions. The Timbers have gone undefeated in the last eight matches between the two, three of which ended in ties. This was the first meeting between the two teams since August
Off another week of great MLS action, ISN columnist Philippe Chauveau continues his rating of MLS goalkeepers. Chauveau, a former collegiate keeper himself, will be completing this weekly column so ISN readers gain a better understanding of the goalkeeping profession. Save of the Week: Andre Blake vs D.C. United’s Alvaro Saborio Mistake of the Week: Bobby Shuttleworth vs FC Dallas’ Michael Barrios Andre Blake For the first time since preseason there is a new name atop the Power Rankings! Andre Blake is probably the biggest