As it is almost matchday again, I thought I'd take a moment to reflect on my experience last weekend watching the Columbus Crew match with The Crewland, a supporter's group based out of Cleveland. Cleveland is my hometown. It's also where I came to love soccer. Well, a form of it anyway. I was raised … Continue reading Crewland Rocks
Crew Q &A: Tom Presthus on Zack’s Record
Here's a quick Crew Q&A from Tuesday night with former Crew goalkeeper Tom Presthus, who was once in a seven-way tie for the Crew's all-time goalkeeper assist lead until Zack Steffen broke it with the second assist of his Crew career on Saturday, making him the first goalkeeper in MLS history to save a penalty … Continue reading Crew Q &A: Tom Presthus on Zack’s Record
Zack’s Historic Double Damage
Columbus Crew fans have become accustomed to watching goalkeeper Zack Steffen do amazing things, especially in the postseason when the spotlight shines brightest. The 23-year-old is the reigning MLS Goalkeeper of the Year, a regular call-up the U.S. Men's National Team, and will be heading to Manchester City of the English Premier League this summer. … Continue reading Zack’s Historic Double Damage
A Crewsmas Story (2019)
On September 12, 1999, I drove up to Cleveland following that afternoon’s Crew game to personally witness the return of the Cleveland Browns following the original incarnation’s relocation to Baltimore. They lost to the hated Pittsburgh Steelers 43-0. It was still a happy night. After three years without football in one of the NFL’s most … Continue reading A Crewsmas Story (2019)
Collected Caleb Quotes
Running short of time in this hectic week, but although writing time is scarce, I don't want all of these Caleb Porter quotes to go to waste. So here's a little something I'll call Collected Caleb Quotes. These are all from media day on Wednesday. ***** Porter has been to Crew games as a fan … Continue reading Collected Caleb Quotes
#SavedTheCrew Reaction: Tim Bezbatchenko
New Crew President Tim Bezbatchenko is a Westerville native whose family has been Crew season ticket members since 1996. After building an MLS Cup champion in Toronto, "Bez" has returned home to oversee the rejuvenation of his beloved Crew under committed local ownership. What follows, in Q &A format, are some highlights from our conversation … Continue reading #SavedTheCrew Reaction: Tim Bezbatchenko
#SavedTheCrew Reaction: Wil Trapp
During the entire Grand Theft Massive saga, perhaps no player shouldered a bigger burden than Wil Trapp. As captain of his hometown team, Trapp was tasked with leading his teammates through the turmoil while also feeling its effects on a deeply personal level. Along the way, Trapp lifted the fanbase's spirits in some unorthodox ways. … Continue reading #SavedTheCrew Reaction: Wil Trapp
#SavedTheCrew Reaction: Federico Higuain
Federico Higuain came to Columbus in 2012 and has been the playmaking focal point of the team for seven seasons and counting. He is the only member of the 50/50 club in Crew history, tallying 54 goals and 58 assists heading into 2019. At 34, there is still a chance that with another healthy season … Continue reading #SavedTheCrew Reaction: Federico Higuain
#SavedTheCrew Reaction: John Harkes
U.S. Soccer Hall of Famer John Harkes was a part of many firsts in his career. He was a member of the first U.S. yeam in 40 years to qualify for the World Cup in 1990, was the first American to win a League Cup in England with Sheffield Wednesday in 1991, was part of … Continue reading #SavedTheCrew Reaction: John Harkes
#SavedTheCrew Reaction: Jeff Cunningham
Back on December 21, I got a call out of the blue from Jeff Cunningham. We had exchanged a few texts regarding comments for stories I had been working on in 2018, but it was the first time I had heard his voice since his second stint with the Crew concluded at the end of … Continue reading #SavedTheCrew Reaction: Jeff Cunningham
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