The Columbus Crew made a flurry of moves this week, and we break down all of them. On this episode, we dive into the five new players signed by the Crew, including three Homegrown signings and two players selected in the 2024 MLS SuperDraft. We discuss what each addition could bring, how they fit into the roster, and what their signings say about the club’s long-term approach. We also look around the league at new coaching hires, react to Laurent Courtois rejoining the Columbus Crew organization as an assistant coach, and wrap up with some off-the-cuff hot take predictions for the upcoming MLS season.

A new era has arrived in Columbus. Henrik Rydström is officially the next Columbus Crew head coach, and we break down everything Crew fans need to know. We dive into Rydström’s background, his tactical philosophy, and how his system could reshape the current roster. Who fits, who benefits, and where questions remain heading into the next MLS season. We also cover Sekou Bangoura, who the Crew seem to be signing imminently. We also discuss the rumors surrounding James Rodríguez and Casemiro, react to Steven Moreira showing up at Celtic vs Rangers, and close the show by announcing our Podcast now being available on the National Soccer Network!

The season may be over, but there’s still plenty to unpack. On this episode, we break down the end-of-season MLS league awards and hand out the Columbus Crew’s own club-wide honors, highlighting the players who defined the year for better or worse. We also react to the Crew officially returning to the US Open Cup and what that means for the club, the supporters, and the competition as a whole. To close things out, we dive into the final six groups of the World Cup draw, discussing key storylines and early intrigue as the tournament picture comes into focus.

For it being the beginning of the offseason, this week has been BUSY! We break down Miami’s 3–1 MLS Cup Final win over Vancouver, analyze Wilfried Nancy’s first match as Celtic manager, react to Darlington Nagbe’s retirement press conference, and unpack Issa Tall’s message to Columbus Crew supporters. We finish with a full look at World Cup Groups A–F and early predictions for the tournament. The perfect liste whether you support the Columbus Crew, Celtic FC, or international football/soccer!

The MLS landscape is changing again and the Crew are right in the middle of several major storylines. We break down the newly announced 2026 MLS schedule including what dates to look out for this next season! We also react to the new stadium sponsor and name for the Columbus Crew’s home, Scott's Miracle-Go Stadium. We talk branding, fan reception, and how it impacts the identity of the Black & Gold. Then we dive into the end-of-season roster decisions, breaking down which contract options were kept, which were declined, and what those choices signal for the 2026 squad build.

To wrap it up, we shift to Scotland and explain Wilfried Nancy’s tactical identity for Celtic fans, breaking down his principles, playing style, spacing, rotations, and the attacking patterns that made him one of MLS’s most respected managers. If you’re a Columbus Crew supporter, an MLS fan tracking the league’s big changes, or a Celtic fan curious about Nancy’s system, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

At the Leagues Cup break we did a midseason episode breaking down how we thought each player did up to that point. But now that the 2025 Columbus Crew season is officially in the books it’s time for the end of the year grade cards! In this episode, we break down every Crew player’s performance from the 2025 MLS season, delivering each player their A+ to F report cards with full analysis on consistency, impact, injuries, and overall contribution. Who stepped up in the biggest moments? Who disappointed? And who still looks like a key piece for 2026 and beyond? This is your Columbus Crew individual player recap, player evaluation, and roster outlook heading into 2026.

Major changes are coming to MLS. In this episode, we break down MLS’s plan to shift the league calendar starting in summer 2027 and we weigh the pros and cons. We also dive into the growing rumors linking Wilfried Nancy to Celtic FC and how a move would shape the club’s future. Plus: Italy’s shocking implosion to Norway, the latest from the USMNT camp, and a rundown of Columbus Crew 2’s recent contract decisions. Even with our season done for 2025, the news doesn't stop rolling in!

The 2025 Columbus Crew season ended in the toughest way possible… a Game 3 playoff loss to FC Cincinnati in Hell Is Real. We break down the Crew’s 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs elimination after falling in the First Round, react to what went wrong in the 2-1 loss, and talk through the emotions of a rivalry postseason heartbreak. But then with the season officially over, we turn to the future. What does Columbus need to fix in 2026? Which players showed out, who took a step back, and what moves does the front office need to make this offseason? We give a full Columbus Crew roster breakdown, talk offseason needs, transfer priorities, contract questions, and what it will take to get back to MLS Cup contention.

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