Match Advance

Tough Toronto Awaits League Leaders»

Two of the hottest teams in the MLS will square off at a rowdy BMO Field this Saturday as the league leading Columbus Crew (6-1-0) take to the pitch against Toronto F.C. (3-2-1).

Both clubs hope to continue their impressive form.
Columbus is off to the best start in club history, winning their past five games and […]

Match Report

Moffat, Rogers lead first-placed Crew past K.C.»

The Columbus Crew continued its torrid start Saturday, getting first-half goals from Adam Moffat and Robbie Rogers on its way to a 2-1 victory over the Kansas City Wizards at Crew Stadium. The Wizards got a late goal back when Claudio Lopez converted a penalty. The Crew has now won four straight games overall and […]

Crew Top Dynamo, East»

A first-half goal by Alejandro Moreno sank his former club, the defending back-to-back MLS Champions Houston Dynamo, as Columbus grabbed a 1-0 win and first place in the Eastern Conference. For Columbus the win marked their third straight victory and equaled their best start to a season since 1998. It also marked Crew coach Sigi Schmid’s 100^th MLS victory.

Crew top D.C, move into first»

Alejandro Moreno scored his third goal of the season, as the Columbus Crew outplayed D.C. United and won deservedly by a 2-1 score at RFK Stadium last night.

Also Noted

Nigeria U-23 international Ekpo signs»

The Columbus Crew announced today that it has signed Nigerian Under-23 National Team midfielder Emmanuel Ekpo.

Schelotto gets MLS Player of the Week»

Crew midfielder Guillermo Barros Schelotto was voted as Major League Soccer’s Player of the Week for Week 3 of the 2008 season, after scoring a goal and tallying two assists in the Crew’s thrilling 4-3 victory over Western Conference power Chivas USA Saturday night.

Sigi Signals Transfer Move»

In the post-game press conference last night coach Sigi Schmid hinted the Crew will make a move before the close of the transfer period:“I think we’ve got something that’s probably 98.9% done and I’m very happy about it, it’s a player we’ve been after- and I think he’s going to help us in terms of […]

Transfers

Brazilian forward So signs after trial»

The Columbus Crew announced today that it has signed 21-year-old Brazilian forward Guilherme Só. Per club and league policy, no further terms of the deal were disclosed.

Crew sign Argentine defender Padula from French club»

The Columbus Crew have reportedly signed 31 year old Argentine defender Gino Padula from second division French side Montpellier.

Youth Academy

Crew beats Michigan to gain first place»

The Columbus Crew scored two goals off of set pieces to earn a 2-1 come-from-behind win over the Michigan Wolves and gain sole possession of first place in the U-17/18 Great Lakes Conference of the U.S. Soccer Development Academy.
Cirus Saydee put the Wolves ahead in the first half, combining with defender Winston Henderson before drawing […]

Game Previews

Crew Look to Continue Roll in San Jose»

Riding high on a four game winning streak, the surprising first-place Crew (5-1-0) take on the expansion side San Jose Earthquakes (1-3-1) this Saturday at Buck Shaw Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.

Gunning for first place, Crew hosts Houston»

Besides potentially taking first place in the Supporters’ Shield standings and Eastern Conference, the Crew could achieve a pair of milestones with a victory Saturday. For one, it would be Sigi Schmidt’s 100th victory as an MLS Head Coach. Also, with a 4-1 start Columbus would equal its best-ever start to a season, from 1998.

Old Rivals, New Teams»

The Columbus Crew (2-1-0) lead by former Boca Juniors icon Guillermo Barros Schelotto, head to RFK to take on D.C. United (1-2-0) and River Plate legend Marcelo Gallardo Thursday night before a national audience on ESPN2.