4 The Crew Podcast

The Columbus Crew's loss to Charlotte was a rough one, but it also raised some much bigger questions about where this team stands heading into a massive stretch of the season.

Matt, Gabe, and Jay break down the Crew's 3-1 loss to Charlotte, the biggest moments from the match, and what went wrong as Columbus failed to build on its recent momentum.

Then we turn our attention to one of the biggest questions surrounding the roster: striker. Martinez, Adams, Tapia, Gazdag, Thiare...Who should be starting? Who deserves more minutes? And if you had to make some tough decisions, who are you starting, benching, or selling?

We also preview the Crew's upcoming midweek clash with CF Montreal before taking a bigger look at the rest of the season. Columbus is still alive in three different competitions, and managing the squad, minutes, priorities, and expectations could define how this difficult season is remembered.

The Columbus Crew are sitting at the top of the Leagues Cup standings after a massive week that included two very different results.

Matt, Gabe, and Sam break down Columbus' 2-1 win over Pachuca before diving into the wild 1-1 draw against Pumas that ended with a 3-2 penalty shootout win. From taking down Pachuca to surviving the drama against Pumas, the Crew found two very different ways to get the job done and now sit on eight points.

We talk about what these performances say about the team, how the recent run of form has changed the outlook for the rest of the season, and what Columbus needs to do to keep building from here.

We also preview the Crew's upcoming weekend matchup against Charlotte, discuss the latest Columbus Crew transfer moves and what they could mean for the squad moving forward.

To close the episode, we get into a bigger soccer debate: just how does the quality of MLS compare to the English Championship?

Matt, Gabe, and Jay break down the Columbus Crew’s 3-1 win over Atlas in the opening game of Leagues Cup.

The Crew jumped out to a 3-0 lead and looked in control before Atlas turned up the pressure and bombarded Columbus over the final 30 minutes. Even with the late stress, the Black & Gold held on for a huge opening win and now turn their attention to Pachuca, who enter the matchup after a 3-1 loss to FC Cincinnati.

We talk through the biggest moments from the Atlas match, what went right, what got nervy late, and what Columbus needs to clean up before facing Pachuca.

We also dive into a busy week of Crew roster news, including Nariman Akhundzada being loaned out, Max Arfsten being sold, Gonzalo Tapia joining on loan, and Crew 2 player Kuramanchi signing a first-team contract.

Before wrapping up, we take time to honor Kirk Urso and reflect on his impact on the club and the Columbus Crew community. Then we close with league-wide news as Larry Berg is announced as the new commissioner of MLS starting in 2027.

Matt, Gabe, and Sam break down the Columbus Crew’s 2-2 draw with Inter Miami in a match that had goals, chaos, big moments, and some real signs of progress.

We talk through the key parts of the game, including Casemiro’s own goal, Brais Mendez scoring on his Crew debut, and shutting down a returning Lionel Messi. Even though Columbus did not get all three points, there were encouraging moments in how the team played, created chances, and continued building under the current system.

From there, we shift into Leagues Cup mode and preview the Crew’s upcoming matches against Atlas, Pachuca, and Pumas. We discuss what those games could look like, how Columbus should approach the tournament, and which players could use Leagues Cup as a chance to step forward.

If you’re looking for Columbus Crew vs Inter Miami reaction, Brais Mendez debut analysis, and a full Leagues Cup preview, this episode has you covered.

Matt and Jay are back to break down the latest Hell Is Real Derby between the Columbus Crew and FC Cincinnati.

We talk through the biggest moments of the match, the goals, the key turning points, and the post-game scuffle that added even more heat to the best rivalry in MLS. From the intensity on the field to the emotions after the final whistle, this Hell Is Real matchup gave us plenty to discuss.

We also look ahead to MLS All-Star week, including the upcoming MLS Skills Challenge and All-Star Game, before closing with a quick preview of Columbus Crew vs Inter Miami.

Matt, Gabe, and Sam are back to break down a packed episode covering the World Cup, Columbus Crew news, and a major moment of online backlash.

We start with reactions to both World Cup semifinal results, who stood out, and how we think the final will play out. We talk standout players, key matchups, and what could decide the biggest game of the tournament.

Then we shift to Columbus Crew vs Burnley, including the frustration around ticket prices, parking costs, and the lack of online visibility for the match. Was this event handled the right way, and did it reach the audience it should have?

We also discuss the highly controversial Norway “Ro” chant attempted by the Nordecke, the video that spread online, and why Crew fans were strongly criticized for it. We talk through the reaction, what went wrong, and how moments like this reflect on the fanbase.

To close the episode, we dive into recent Columbus Crew transfer news, how the new additions fit into the squad, and how these moves help the team’s prospects going forward.

Matt and Jay are joined by Josh from Retro Screamers, a vintage soccer kit store based in Columbus, Ohio, for a conversation about the culture, history, and obsession behind soccer kits. We talk about how Retro Screamers got started, what makes vintage kits so special, and why collecting soccer shirts connects fans to clubs, players, memories, and eras of the game. The conversation also dives into the differences between British and American soccer culture, how MLS and the Columbus Crew fit into the larger soccer landscape, and what the World Cup means for the growth of the sport. From kit collecting and soccer fashion to Columbus soccer culture and World Cup talk, this episode is a fun one for anyone who loves the game beyond just the 90 minutes.

The USMNT’s World Cup run is over, and it ended in brutal fashion.Matt and Gabe break down the United States’ 4-1 loss to Belgium in the Round of 16, one of the most embarrassing knockout performances for the USMNT ever. We talk through what went wrong, why the game got away from the U.S., and what this result says about the team’s ceiling on the biggest stage.We also dive into the controversial reversal of Flo Balogun’s red card, how that decision affected the team, and whether the fallout from the Bosnia match carried into this Belgium disaster.From there, we look ahead to the World Cup quarterfinal matchups and discuss who has the best chance to keep moving toward the final. We also hit on the latest Columbus Crew transfer news before ending with a big announcement: we are launching a full Columbus Crew player profile series across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, covering every single first-team player before the Crew return.

The USMNT has finally done it!

Matt, Brian, and Sam break down the United States’ 2-0 win over Bosnia & Herzegovina in the Round of 32, giving the USMNT its first World Cup knockout win in over 20 years.

We discuss the biggest moments from the match, what went right for the U.S., and how much this result changes expectations moving forward. Then we dive into the controversial red card shown to Flo Balogun, whether the decision was fair, and how his absence could affect the team in the next round. After that, we recap the other Round of 32 results that have happened so far, talk through the biggest surprises of the knockout stage, and preview the upcoming Round of 16 matchups.

If you’re looking for USMNT vs Bosnia reaction, World Cup knockout analysis, Flo Balogun red card discussion, and R16 predictions, this episode has you covered.

Matt and Gabe are back for WC Coverage #6 as the USMNT closes out the group stage with a 3-2 loss to Turkiye. With the United States already locked in as Group D winners, this match did not carry much real consequence, but there is still plenty to break down. We discuss what mattered, what did not, which players stood out, and whether this result changes anything heading into the knockout stage. Then we zoom out and talk through the biggest World Cup storylines from the final phase of the group stage, including surprise results, teams advancing, teams crashing out, and what the bracket is starting to look like. To close, Matt and Gabe make predictions for several upcoming knockout games as the World Cup shifts into the stage where every match matters.