S2 Ep28: Rydstrom SACKED - The End of the Shortest Era in Crew History

State of the Crew | USMNT Drama | USMNT v Senegal Preview

What exactly is the state of the Columbus Crew right now? After a turbulent stretch filled with coaching changes, inconsistent performances, and signs of life starting to emerge again, Matt and Gabe sit down to evaluate where the Crew truly stand. Are things finally stabilizing under Laurent Courtois? What still needs fixing? And what should expectations actually be moving forward? Then the conversation shifts to the growing drama surrounding the United States men's national soccer team. We break down the latest controversies, roster discourse, fan frustration, and the bigger questions surrounding the direction of the national team. To close the episode, we preview the upcoming USMNT vs Senegal matchup and what the U.S. needs to show in a match that suddenly feels very important.

S2 Ep30: Columbus Crew vs Atlanta United Recap + USMNT Leaked World Cup Squad Reaction

The Columbus Crew are starting to look like themselves again. Columbus picked up a massive 2-0 win over Atlanta United FC, continuing the positive momentum under Laurent Courtois. Matt, Jay, and Gabe break down the performance, the tactical improvements, and the players stepping up as the Crew continue trying to turn their season around. Then we shift gears and react to the leaked United States men's national soccer team roster for the upcoming World Cup, discussing the biggest surprises, controversial inclusions and omissions, and what it could mean for the future of the national team.

S2 Ep29: Columbus Crew vs NYCFC Open Cup QF Recap + Atlanta United Preview

Just days after the Crew fired Henrik Rydström, interim head coach Laurent Courtois stepped into his first match against the same New York City FC side that embarrassed Columbus 3-0 not long ago. This time? The Crew responded with a strong 1-0 win and one of their best overall performances in weeks. Matt and Gabe break down the tactical changes under Courtois, why the team looked more alive and connected, whether this can actually spark a turnaround, and what still needs work moving forward. It was only one game… but Crew fans got something to feel GOOD about going forward.

S2 Ep28: Rydstrom SACKED - The End of the Shortest Era in Crew History

The Columbus Crew have officially pulled the trigger. Henrik Rydström is OUT. We originally recorded a completely different episode for this one but had to start from scratch after the news dropped. After a incredibly rough start to the season filled with flat performances, tactical confusion, dropped points, and growing frustration around the club, the Crew announced Sunday afternoon that they have parted ways with their head coach. And honestly? There is a LOT to talk about. Matt and Jay jump on for an emergency-style episode breaking down how things fell apart so quickly, what ultimately doomed the Rydström era in Columbus, and whether he was truly the biggest problem facing this team. Was the system wrong? Did the players quit on the ideas? Did the front office fail him? Or was this simply never going to work in MLS? This is one of the biggest Columbus Crew stories in recent memory. If you are a Crew fan trying to process what just happened, this episode is for you.

S2 Ep27: Columbus Crew vs NYCFC Recap

The Columbus Crew suffer a brutal 3-0 loss to New York City FC, and the concerns surrounding this team continue to grow. In this episode, we break down everything that went wrong in Columbus Crew vs NYCFC, from the disconnected midfield pairing to the complete lack of attacking rhythm and dangerous transition play. We analyze the flatness of the offense, the recurring tactical and structural issues that have plagued the Crew throughout the MLS season, and ask the big question many fans are wondering: why did Sekou Bangoura not start? We also open the floor to the community and respond to questions from our TikTok followers about the team, the coaching decisions, player performances, and where the Crew go from here after another difficult result. If you’re looking for honest Columbus Crew analysis, MLS tactical discussion, and reaction to the NYCFC loss, this episode has you covered.