The Wisemen Say

TWMSP: Back From the Break: Columbus Crew Reset and Ready for Atlanta United FC

The international break is over — and now it’s time to see what kind of response we get. The Columbus Crew return to MLS action with a high-stakes matchup against Atlanta United FC, and the timing couldn’t be more important. After a mixed run of early-season results, the break offered Columbus a chance to reset, recover, and refine key areas of concern. On this episode of The Wisemen Say – A Columbus Soccer Podcast, we preview the showdown with Atlanta and discuss whether the Crew can turn the page. We break down the tactical matchup, where Columbus must be sharper defensively, and how the attack can rediscover its cutting edge. In this episode: ⚽ What the international break may have fixed 📊 Key tactical matchups vs. Atlanta 🔥 Players to watch on both sides 🧠 Areas the Crew must improve immediately 📅 What a result would mean moving forward Is this the turning point in the season — or another tough test for a team still searching for consistency? Tune in, subscribe, and follow for full coverage of the 2026 Major League Soccer season. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- PRIMARY PODCAST LINKS 🎧Apple: ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wisemen-say/id1627581308⁠⁠ [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wisemen-say/id1627581308] 🎧Spotify: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/0xhWhcBypuI1BdEEhnPlyS?si=25ce15097b434b8c⁠⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/show/0xhWhcBypuI1BdEEhnPlyS?si=0a86f425f1284d2e] 📺YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@WisemenSayPodcast⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@WisemenSayPodcast] -------------------------------------------------------------------- COMMUNITY/ENGAGEMENT LINKS 🐦X: ⁠⁠https://x.com/WiseMenPod⁠⁠ [https://x.com/WiseMenPod] 🦋BlueSky: ⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/wisemenpod.bsky.social⁠⁠ [https://bsky.app/profile/wisemenpod.bsky.social] 📸Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thewisemensaypodcast/⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/thewisemensaypodcast/] -------------------------------------------------------------------- SUPPORT LINKS 👔MERCH: ⁠⁠https://wisemenpod.store⁠⁠ [https://wisemenpod.store/] 🎟️StubHub: ⁠⁠https://tr.ee/1zz4jXkUnO⁠⁠ [https://tr.ee/1zz4jXkUnO] 🛒SamsClub Membership: ⁠⁠https://tr.ee/hvy7Ip3KPc⁠ [https://tr.ee/hvy7Ip3KPc]

Stoppage Time Stunner: Columbus Crew fall to Nashville SC with late winner

Heartbreak at the final whistle. The Columbus Crew fall to Nashville SC in second-half stoppage time in a match that looked destined to end in a draw. Instead, a late defensive breakdown costs Columbus valuable points and raises early-season questions. On this episode of The Wisemen Say – A Columbus Soccer Podcast, we break down the decisive moment, the tactical approach throughout the match, and why closing out games is quickly becoming a concern for the Crew. We also highlight standout performances, analyze where things went wrong late, and discuss how Columbus can respond heading into the next stretch of the season. If you’re following the ups and downs of the Columbus Crew in the 2026 Major League Soccer season, this is one you don’t want to miss. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- PRIMARY PODCAST LINKS 🎧Apple: ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wisemen-say/id1627581308⁠⁠ [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wisemen-say/id1627581308] 🎧Spotify: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/0xhWhcBypuI1BdEEhnPlyS?si=25ce15097b434b8c⁠⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/show/0xhWhcBypuI1BdEEhnPlyS?si=0a86f425f1284d2e] 📺YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@WisemenSayPodcast⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@WisemenSayPodcast] -------------------------------------------------------------------- COMMUNITY/ENGAGEMENT LINKS 🐦X: ⁠⁠https://x.com/WiseMenPod⁠⁠ [https://x.com/WiseMenPod] 🦋BlueSky: ⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/wisemenpod.bsky.social⁠⁠ [https://bsky.app/profile/wisemenpod.bsky.social] 📸Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thewisemensaypodcast/⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/thewisemensaypodcast/] -------------------------------------------------------------------- SUPPORT LINKS 👔MERCH: ⁠⁠https://wisemenpod.store⁠⁠ [https://wisemenpod.store/] 🎟️StubHub: ⁠⁠https://tr.ee/1zz4jXkUnO⁠⁠ [https://tr.ee/1zz4jXkUnO] 🛒SamsClub Membership: ⁠⁠https://tr.ee/hvy7Ip3KPc⁠ [https://tr.ee/hvy7Ip3KPc]

BONUS: Crew vs Nashville with BigTVNSC

Ty Fisher is joined by Tyler from BigTV to preview Columbus Crew vs Nashville SC. ----------------------------------------------------------------------PRIMARY PODCAST LINKS🎧Apple: ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wisemen-say/id1627581308 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wisemen-say/id1627581308]⁠⁠🎧Spotify: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/0xhWhcBypuI1BdEEhnPlyS?si=25ce15097b434b8c⁠⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/show/0xhWhcBypuI1BdEEhnPlyS?si=0a86f425f1284d2e]📺YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@WisemenSayPodcast⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@WisemenSayPodcast]----------------------------------------------------------------------COMMUNITY/ENGAGEMENT LINKS🐦X: ⁠⁠https://x.com/WiseMenPod [https://x.com/WiseMenPod]⁠⁠🦋BlueSky: ⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/wisemenpod.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/wisemenpod.bsky.social]⁠⁠📸Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thewisemensaypodcast/⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/thewisemensaypodcast/]----------------------------------------------------------------------SUPPORT LINKS👔MERCH: ⁠⁠https://wisemenpod.store⁠⁠ [https://wisemenpod.store/]🎟️StubHub: ⁠⁠https://tr.ee/1zz4jXkUnO⁠⁠ [https://tr.ee/1zz4jXkUnO]🛒SamsClub Membership: ⁠⁠https://tr.ee/hvy7Ip3KPc⁠ [https://tr.ee/hvy7Ip3KPc]

Frustrating Night at The Scot: Columbus settle for 0-0 Draw against Chiago Fire

Ty Fisher, Jerald Lucas, and Derik Abbott talk about the Columbus Crew's 0-0 draw against the Chicago Fire, what they liked/disliked, preview Nashville SC, and end the episode with the Wismen Question of the Week. --------------------------------------------------------------------PRIMARY PODCAST LINKS🎧Apple: ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wisemen-say/id1627581308⁠⁠🎧Spotify: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/0xhWhcBypuI1BdEEhnPlyS?si=25ce15097b434b8c⁠⁠📺YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@WisemenSayPodcast⁠⁠--------------------------------------------------------------------COMMUNITY/ENGAGEMENT LINKS🐦X: ⁠⁠https://x.com/WiseMenPod⁠⁠🦋BlueSky: ⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/wisemenpod.bsky.social⁠⁠📸Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thewisemensaypodcast/⁠⁠--------------------------------------------------------------------SUPPORT LINKS👔MERCH: ⁠⁠https://wisemenpod.store⁠⁠🎟️StubHub: ⁠⁠https://tr.ee/1zz4jXkUnO⁠⁠🛒SamsClub Membership: ⁠⁠https://tr.ee/hvy7Ip3KPc⁠🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5271464192376832

BONUS: Crew v Chicago Fire Preview w/ Glass House Soccer

Bonus episode of The Wisemen Say! We’re diving deeper into the upcoming matchup between the Columbus Crew and Chicago Fire FC with a special guest appearance from Nick of Glass House Soccer. In this crossover-style conversation, we get the Chicago perspective on the Fire’s start to the season, key tactical trends, and which players could cause problems for Columbus when the two Eastern Conference sides meet. We also discuss how the Crew’s attack — led by Diego Rossi and Wessam Abou Ali — could match up against Chicago’s defensive structure. In this bonus episode: ⚽ Chicago Fire season outlook 📊 Tactical expectations for the match 🔥 Key players to watch on both sides 🧠 What each team must do to secure three points If you’re getting ready for matchday, this is the perfect quick preview before kickoff. Be sure to subscribe, like, and follow for more coverage of the Columbus Crew throughout the 2026 season. -------------------------------------------------------------------- PRIMARY PODCAST LINKS 🎧Apple: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wisemen-say/id1627581308⁠ [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wisemen-say/id1627581308] 🎧Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/0xhWhcBypuI1BdEEhnPlyS?si=25ce15097b434b8c⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/show/0xhWhcBypuI1BdEEhnPlyS?si=0a86f425f1284d2e] 📺YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@WisemenSayPodcast⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@WisemenSayPodcast] -------------------------------------------------------------------- COMMUNITY/ENGAGEMENT LINKS 🐦X: ⁠https://x.com/WiseMenPod⁠ [https://x.com/WiseMenPod] 🦋BlueSky: ⁠https://bsky.app/profile/wisemenpod.bsky.social⁠ [https://bsky.app/profile/wisemenpod.bsky.social] 📸Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thewisemensaypodcast/⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/thewisemensaypodcast/] -------------------------------------------------------------------- SUPPORT LINKS 👔MERCH: ⁠https://wisemenpod.store⁠ [https://wisemenpod.store] 🎟️StubHub: ⁠https://tr.ee/1zz4jXkUnO⁠ [https://tr.ee/1zz4jXkUnO] 🛒SamsClub Membership: ⁠https://tr.ee/hvy7Ip3KPc [https://tr.ee/hvy7Ip3KPc]