Philadelphia has dominated the Eastern Conference this season, with Cincinnati and Columbus directly behind them. The rest of the Eastern Conference has been an old-school boxing match over who will own the remaining playoff spots.
This weekend marks the MLS’s celebration of its rivalries, with a majority of the league’s rivals facing off for the first time this season. A lot of these rivalries are pretty new to the league: NYFC vs.
Diego Rossi's second-half penalty kick rallied the Columbus Crew to a 1-1 tie with visiting FC Cincinnati on Saturday. Kevin Denkey put Cincinnati ahead in the 6th minute before Rossi equalized in the 54th.
Sean Zawadzki scored off a corner kick in the third minute of second-half stoppage time to rally the Columbus Crew to a 2-2 draw with the host Philadelphia Union on Saturday.
The Columbus Crew signed midfielder Daniel Gazdag to a contract extension through 2027 on Wednesday. The deal includes an option for 2028 for the 29-year-old Designated Player from Hungary.
Max Arfsten's goal in the 62nd minute was the difference for the host Columbus Crew in a 2-1 win against San Jose on Saturday. Sean Zawadzki put Columbus (6-1-3, 21 points) ahead in the 29th minute before Josef Martinez equalized in the 40th for the Earthquakes (3-6-1, 10 points), who have lost three straight.
When San Jose takes to the field in Columbus against the Crew on Saturday, in the wake of two trades this week, the Earthquakes could also be known as the New England Revolution West.
Columbus Crew was one of the most successful clubs in the MLS in the 2020s. However, the Crew weren’t always as well respected as they are now. Even after winning their first title in 2008, most in the league and its fans viewed it as a one-off.
The Columbus Crew will host Inter Miami on Saturday — in Cleveland — in a crucial Major League Soccer match. They are the league's last undefeated sides; the victor will be favored for the Supporters' Shield, awarded the team with the most points at the end of the regular season.
Diego Rossi scored and had an assist and Patrick Schulte made five saves as the Columbus Crew defeated host St. Louis City 2-1 on Sunday to move atop the Eastern Conference.
For the first time in MLS history, St Louis City and the Columbus Crew will face each other in the regular season, with that contest being the final match on Sunday at Energizer Park.
The Columbus Crew are finalizing a deal to acquire star midfielder Dániel Gazdag from the Philadelphia Union, sources confirmed to ESPN's Jeff Carlisle.
A big weekend in Major League Soccer ends with the top three holding steady in our Power Rankings, as Messi and Miami stay top closely pursued by the always tough Columbus Crew and upstarts Vancouver.
Columbus Crew 2 (MLS Next Pro) vs. NY Renegades FC (UPSL) 3:00 PM @ Lower.com Field, Columbus, Ohio Renegades were rock bottom in the Long Island Soccer Football League in 2024, yet miraculously won three straight in qualifying rounds.
The Columbus Crew signed goalkeeper Patrick Schulte on Monday to a contract extension through the 2027 season with a club option for 2028. Schulte, 23, was a finalist in 2024 for MLS Goalkeeper of the Year after he started all 27 of his regular-season matches and recorded a career-best 10 shutouts and a 1.07 goals-against average.
Columbus Crew announced this week that their superstar, Juan ‘Cucho’ Hernández, will depart for La Liga’s Real Betis after an incredible three-year stint with the club.
After an unassailable three seasons in Major League Soccer, the Columbus Crew's Cucho Hernandez is on the move. His departure comes with layers of frustration for the league.
The Columbus Crew signed goalkeeper Nicholas Hagen through the 2026 season with options for 2027 and 2028, the club announced Thursday. The 28-year-old Guatemala international made his MLS debut in 2024 and appeared in seven matches (six starts) across all competitions, including a 3-1 victory over LAFC in the Leagues Cup Final.