New to the Crew

After back-to-back 3-1 wins for Crew, what better time to talk to our latest GUEST Kunal, who is the founder of Chicago based Supporter Group 3*1*CREW. We planned our sit-down chat the day of Rory the Baby's first vaccines. Top tip - don't podcast the day of a baby's first vaccines! Mel had to duck out, but Pete bravely soldiered on and had a very enjoyable chat. Turns out Kunal is one of the nicest men in the Crewniverse, so this is a good one. Enjoy it! Running Order 00.00 - 8.38 - Retrospective Intro 8.39 - 43.02 - Kunal from 3*1*CREW Get in touch at new2thecrew96@gmail.com Instagram - @new2thecrew96 Follow us on X - @new2thecrew96

Mel was unavailable, so joining Pete and Eric this week is GUEST Michael Stahl. Michael is a freelance journalist from New York, a die-hard Crew fan and an all-round bloody nice bloke. He returns to the pod to discuss his recently published article about Fitness in MLS and the Crew Supporters Group he is a part of in NYC. Michael and Eric waste no time getting to know each other and Pete wishes he could sit and listen to them talk for hours on end. We discuss Michael's work, supporting Crew from afar, Hell is Real (this week, it really does feel real) and Heck is Plausible. Tune in, it's a good one! Go Crew! Check out Michael's website https://www.michaelstahlwrites.com/ InsideHook Portfolio where his Crew coverage can be found is also just one click away https://www.insidehook.com/author/michael-stahl Twitter and Instagram: @MichaelRStahl Instagram: @E_Newey and @CapytalCrew Get in touch at new2thecrew96@gmail.com Instagram - @new2thecrew96 Follow us on X - @new2thecrew96

A pod of two halves as we sit down first to chat about Portland and how great Crew are, and then a couple of days later to chat about Monterrey and how great Crew are. Pete has hard-hitting questions about the national anthem again and we discuss whether it being a Wednesday is a good answer for a lower attendance. Other deep chat reveals that JRR had a superb game and Cucho and Rossi are incredible players. Rory snores halfway through the recording so we hope you find it more entertaining than she did. Go Crew! Please take a few minutes to look at this awesome link and support our friends and fellow Crew fans. Spread the word! Bumble's Backyard - a dog park and bar | Indiegogo Running Order 00.00 - 25.01 - Crew v Portland 25.02 - 53.02 - Crew v Monterrey Get in touch at new2thecrew96@gmail.com Instagram - @new2thecrew96 Follow us on X - @new2thecrew96

Never a dull moment being a Crew fan, it's been a crazy ten days or so, action packed with controversy on and off the field, injuries, red cards, an away defeat, and a couple of well-earned draws. Oh, and we had a baby. Go Crew! Get in touch at new2thecrew96@gmail.com Instagram - @new2thecrew96 Follow us on X - @new2thecrew96

Pete gives Mel a rundown of watching the Chicago game at LDC with a new friend and throws out some Short North suggestions. They then skip to post-game Houston and are joined by Eric to discuss another unbeaten week across two competitions. Running Order 00.00 - 20.53 - Introducing a new friend to LDC 20.54 - 24.16 - 'Supporting the Crew onto Glory' song performed by Eric 24.17 - 1.18.17 - Houston & Fire chats with Eric Get in touch at new2thecrew96@gmail.com Instagram - @new2thecrew96 Follow us on X - @new2thecrew96

Pete and Mel briefly discuss how they didn't really watch either of the Crew games in full but have excellent reasons and excuses as to why. Eric then arrives to once again pull things together and they kind of dissect and agree that two unbeaten away performances is no bad thing. There's chat about the upcoming Chicago game, and yet again another masterful performance from Eric, this time of the rewritten 'Purple Rain' by Minnesota legend Prince. Enjoy! Running Order 00.00 - 12.34 - Season Preview 12.35 - 16.43 - Win the Game song performed by Eric 16.44 - 1.07.25 - Minnesota & Houston away chat plus more! Get in touch at new2thecrew96@gmail.com Instagram - @new2thecrew96

A new season brings a new format, yet a similar lack of podcasting knowledge. We start with a season preview recorded on our way to Columbus the day before the opening game v Atlanta. We then welcome Eric onto the pod, who immediately grounds things and introduces the concept of interesting facts and actual knowledge about the Crew. The three of us sort of dissect Crew's win by discussing the game around some new key questions. They finish off with a little chat about Minnesota before Pete asks Eric what he thought of the song he adapted. Eric masterfully performs it, and it's so good we had to insert it earlier on in the pod to ensure that everyone sticks around long enough to hear it. Enjoy! Running Order 00.00 - 22.59 - Season Preview 23.00 - 26.20 - Half a World Away song performed by Eric 26.21 - 1.32.22 - Columbus Crew v Atlanta Utd chat plus more! Get in touch at new2thecrew96@gmail.com Instagram - @new2thecrew96

Recorded live in Maldon, Essex (how exotic!), we discuss our end of season awards. Also on the agenda - Welsh Soccer, US Open Cup and looking forward to the 2024 season. Get in touch at new2thecrew96@gmail.com Instagram - @new2thecrew96

Crew have won MLS Cup! Nothing else to say. Let's just say it again. Crew have won MLS Cup! Get in touch at new2thecrew96@gmail.com Instagram - @new2thecrew96

We are going to MLS Cup! We recap watching the game behind enemy lines and emerging victorious. Also on the agenda - not much else, this is the agenda! Get in touch at new2thecrew96@gmail.com Instagram - @new2thecrew96

Crew are great, Greg is great, everything is great! We are through to the Conference Final and Hell is about to get Real again. Also on the agenda - Christmas lights and freezing cold nights. Get in touch at new2thecrew96@gmail.com Instagram - @new2thecrew96

BONUS POD - Pete finally walked 14.6 miles to the stadium. Superstition tells that Crew will now win at Orlando next week.

We break down the awesome defeat of Atlanta and prepare for Orlando away! Also on the agenda - booing Guzan, Thanksgiving plans and Fridge-gate. Get in touch at new2thecrew96@gmail.com Instagram - @new2thecrew96

Cucho is on fire as we take game 1 of the series v Atlanta. Also on the agenda - Recording from West Virginia, Wales update and Daylight Savings chat. Get in touch at new2thecrew96@gmail.com Instagram - @new2thecrew96

We wrap up the Montreal game and look forward to the excitement of the post season playoffs. Also on the agenda - Wales (NOT Albania), Indiana and Pete sounding worryingly out of breath for the entire recording (apologies!). Get in touch at new2thecrew96@gmail.com Instagram - @new2thecrew96

Crew slip up late away to Atlanta, but we’re happy about 4 points from 6. Also on the agenda - Albania!

Four points in two games from playoff rivals leaves us buzzing. Also on the agenda - New to the Riverhounds! Get in touch at new2thecrew96@gmail.com Instagram - @new2thecrew96

Crew confirm their playoff spot after an insanely easy drubbing over the hapless Chicago Fire. Also on the agenda - Should we stop? Get in touch at new2thecrew96@gmail.com Instagram - @new2thecrew96

Catching up with all the Leagues Cup action and transfer news. Also on the agenda - Pete's dislocated shoulder and Buffalo Wild Wings. Get in touch at new2thecrew96@gmail.com Instagram - @new2thecrew96

The Crew go eight games unbeaten. Also on the agenda - Pete's got a new app, Melvin's got a swollen ankle, and the referee's a wanker. Get in touch at new2thecrew96@gmail.com Instagram - @new2thecrew96