4 The Crew Podcast

Four straight wins. Another clean sheet. And the Columbus Crew are back above the playoff line as the most in-form team over the past 7 matches in all of MLS!Matt, Gabe, and Sam break down Columbus' massive 2-0 road victory over FC Dallas, where Gonzalo Tapia and Santiago Rodríguez found the net and Patrick Schulte helped shut down one of the Western Conference's top teams.The guys discuss the remarkable turnaround since the World Cup, the improvement of the Amundsen-Moreira-Zawadzki back line, and whether the Crew's recent defensive performances are a sign of genuine progress.Is this finally a complete Crew team? How much credit does Laurent Courtois deserve for the transformation? And can Columbus maintain its momentum despite a grueling schedule?Then it's time to look ahead to D.C. United. With two regular-season matches remaining and Columbus sitting in a playoff position, the stakes couldn't be much higher.From nine points out of the playoff picture to fighting for a postseason berth, the Black & Gold have given supporters plenty to believe in.

From Open Cup heartbreak to four goals against Toronto, it's been another emotional week for Columbus Crew supporters.Matt, Jay, Gabe, and Sam are back to unpack the Crew's Open Cup Final defeat to St. Louis CITY SC, including Jay's first experience of a packed stadium for a final, an electric atmosphere, and his first live penalty shootout.Then, the guys turn their attention to Columbus' 4-2 victory over Toronto FC. Is this the response Crew fans needed, and is this team able to continue its late playoff push??Finally, it's time to look ahead to FC Dallas and discuss what Columbus needs to do to turn another good performance into sustained momentum.Heartbreak. Hope. Frustration. Optimism. Just another week supporting the Black & Gold.

4 The Crew went LIVE from Retro Screamers on the eve of the U.S. Open Cup Final! Matt, Gabe, Brian, and Jay got together in Columbus for a special episode packed with soccer culture, rivalry bragging rights, and cup final anticipation.First, the guys sit down with Josh, owner of Retro Screamers, to talk about his store, vintage soccer kits, and the culture behind collecting football shirts.Then it's time to celebrate taking down FC Cincinnati in the Hell Is Real Derby! The crew breaks down the rivalry win, the biggest moments, and what the result means heading into one of the biggest matches of the season.Finally, the focus shifts to St. Louis CITY SC and the U.S. Open Cup Final. What does Columbus need to do to lift the trophy? What should fans be watching for? And can the Black & Gold finish the job?Recorded live at Retro Screamers the night before the final, this is 4 The Crew with the energy, opinions, and optimism of a fanbase ready for another trophy.

23 shots in the first half. 3 goals. 3 points. The Columbus Crew's attack came to life in a wild 3-1 victory over Charlotte FC!Matt and Gabe break down one of the Crew's most relentless attacking performances of the season, as Columbus responded to an early setback by absolutely peppering Charlotte's goal with chances.From Brais Mendez's clinical finish to Zaroury's breakthrough goal, the guys discuss the attacking combinations, individual performances, and mentality that helped Columbus take control of the match.Matt and Gabe discuss the chances Columbus conceded, whether the back line can be trusted, and what still needs to improve as the season approaches its most important stretch.Is the Crew's attack finally clicking at the right time? Or is it too little too late?

The Columbus Crew’s trip to Orlando ended in a frustrating 3-2 defeat, leaving plenty of questions for the Black & Gold.Matt and Gabe break down the Crew’s disastrous start, Taha Habroune’s equalizer, and the attacking moments that showed what this team can do. But defensive mistakes and questions surrounding Patrick Schulte’s performance ultimately overshadowed the positives.Should Schulte have done better on Griezmann’s free kick? Are the center backs still a major concern? And how can Columbus turn flashes of attacking brilliance into consistent results?We dig into what went wrong, what actually worked, and what this performance tells us about the Crew moving forward.Subscribe to 4 The Crew Podcast for honest, fan-driven Columbus Crew analysis, match reactions, and all the latest conversations surrounding the Black & Gold.