Soccer Speakeasy

Soccer Speakeasy episodes:

• 06.07.2024

  Bye bye Bez

  Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Brianna Mac Kay on the latest episode of soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this edition we discuss how general manager Tim Bezbatchenko is leaving the Crew, talk about Issa Tall...

  
• 05.14.2024

  From Monterrey to hell

  Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Brianna Mac Kay and photography Kyle Robertson on the latest episode of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this edition we recap the recent 2-1 loss to FC Cincinnati, discuss...

  
• 04.29.2024

  From Montreal to Monterrey

  Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Brianna Mac Kay and photography editor Kyle Robertson on the latest edition of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this edition we recap Saturday’s 0-0 draw against CF Montreal and...

  
• 04.11.2024

  A lot of penalty kicks

  Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Brianna Mac Kay and photography editor Kyle Robertson on the latest edition of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this episode we talk about how the Crew advance to the...

  
• 03.27.2024

  61 minutes in Charlotte

  Dispatch sports columnist Michael speaks Columbus Crew beat reporter Brianna Mac Kay and photography editor Kyle Robertson on the newest episode of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this edition we recap the recent 2-0 loss against Charlotte FC and talk...

  
• 03.15.2024

  Rumors, Champions Cup, back to MLS play

  Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Brianna Mac Kay on the latest episode of Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this edition we provide the newest updates regarding this team, look at the current MLS standings, and...

  
• 03.06.2024

  2 goals?

  Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Brianna Mac Kay on and photography editor Kyle Robertson on the newest edition of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this episode we discuss the new details released on the...

  
• 01.31.2024

  On training camp and beyond

  Sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew reporter Brianna Mac Kay and Dispatch photography editor Kyle Robertson on the latest edition the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this edition we discuss the Crew’s upcoming training camp and their current roster...

  
• 01.05.2024

  MLS has no offseason

  Sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew reporter Brianna Mac Kay and Dispatch photography editor Kyle Robertson on the latest edition the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this edition we talk about what moves the Crew has been making in...

  
• 12.13.2023

  CHAMPIONS!

  Sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew reporter Brianna Mac Kay and Dispatch photography editor Kyle Robertson on the latest edition the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this edition we recap how the Crew beat LAFC 2-1 this past Saturday...

  
• 12.07.2023

  MLS Cup clash of titans, with Neil Sika

  Sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew reporter Brianna Mac Kay and Dispatch photography editor Kyle Robertson on the latest episode of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this edition we recap what happened during the Crew’s 3-2 victory over...

  
• 11.29.2023

  The biggest game in the world

  Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Brianna Mac Kay and photography editor Kyle Robertson on the latest episode of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this edition we recap the Crew’s 2-0 win against Orlando City...

  
• 11.20.2023

  Conference Semifinal: Columbus Crew at Orlando City

  Columbus Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with photography editor Kyle Robertson on the latest episode of the Columbus Crew Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this edition we preview the Crew’s upcoming playoff match against Orlando, talk about how player Darlington...

  
• 11.09.2023

  It’s win at home or go home

  Dispatch columnist Michael Arace speaks with sports reporter Colin Gay on the latest episode of the Columbus Crew Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this edition we recap the Crew’s first two games against Atlanta United in the first round of the...

  
• 10.25.2023

  Decision Day: Atlanta is playoff opponent

  Dispatch columnist Michael Arace speaks with sports reporter Colin Gay and photography editor Kyle Robertson on the newest episode of the Columbus Crew soccer speakeasy podcast. During this episode we recap the end of the regular season, discuss how the...

  
• 10.05.2023

  A war of ego awaits in Atlanta

  Columbus Dispatch columnist Michael Arace speaks with sports reporter Colin Gay and Photography editor Kyle Robertson on the newest edition of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this episode we recap the last two matches against Philadelphia and New England, look...

  
• 09.21.2023

  On Cucho and clinching

  Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with photography editor Kyle Robertson on the latest episode of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this edition we recap the last two games against Chicago Fire FC and Orlando City SC, talk about how...

  
• 09.14.2023

  Down the stretch they come

  Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with photography editor Kyle Robertson on the latest edition of the Columbus Crew Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this episode, we recap the last two matches against Houston and Montreal, talk about where the Crew...

  
• 08.29.2023

  On the road with Bez and the striker

  Columbus Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with staff photographer Kyle Robertson regarding the Crew’s recent 2-0 victory against Toronto FC on the latest episode of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this edition we also hear from Crew President and...

  
• 08.17.2023

  Messi visits Cincinnati Wednesday

  Dispatch columnist Michael Arace speaks with sports reporter Adam Jardy and staff photographer on the latest edition of the Columbus Crew Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this episode we preview the upcoming Hell is Real rivalry match between the Columbus Crew...

  
• 08.03.2023

  Inside the transfer window and Wil Trapp drops by the podcast

  Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with photographer Kyle Robertson on the latest edition of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this episode we recap the recent Club America match, talk about how the club sold player Lucas Zelarayan to Saudi...

  
• 07.28.2023

  Julian Gressel drops by

  Columbus Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with photographer Kyle Robertson on the latest edition of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this episode with speak with newly acquired Crew player Julian Gressel, discuss the current MLS standings, and recap what...

  
• 07.14.2023

  Red cards fly

  Dispatch columnist Michael Arace speaks with sports reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of the Columbus Crew Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this edition we recap what’s been happening with the Crew as of late, talk about the multiple match...

  
• 06.30.2023

  Sean Zawadzki drops by

  Dispatch sprots columnist Michael Arace speaks with special guest Sean Zawadzki on the latest edition of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this episode we talk about how he plays multiple different positions, what’s been happening to the Crew as of...

  
• 06.07.2023

  A visit with Bezbatchenko

  Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with sports photographer Kyle Robertson on the newest episode of the Columbus Crew Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this edition we recap the Crew’s last two victories and provide an update on what the team...

  
• 05.19.2023

  Crew snap four-game winless streak, look ahead to tomorrow against FC Cincinnati

  Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Bailey Johnson and staff photographer Kyle Robertson on the latest edition of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this episode we recap the latest 2-0 win over the LA Galaxy,...

  
• 05.11.2023

  10 matches in

  Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Bailey Johnson on the newest edition of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this episode we recap the last match against Inter Miami, talk about the Crew’s recent performance, and...

  
• 04.28.2023

  Catching up on a busy week

  Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Bailey Johnson and staff photographer Kyle Robertson on the latest episode of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this edition we recap the Crew’s recent performance, talk about how defender...

  
• 04.20.2023

  A point in the 98th minute

  Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Bailey Johnson and sports photographer Kyle Robertson on the newest edition of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this episode we recap the latest 1-1 draw against the New England...

  
• 04.12.2023

  Big news for Aidan Morris and the Crew buzzing around MLS

  Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Bailey Johnson on the newest edition of the Columbus Crew Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this episode we recap the latest three Crew victories, talk about what’s happened with player...

  
• 04.06.2023

  Crew on fire

  Dispatch sports columnist Michael speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Bailey Johnson and staff photographer Kyle Robertson on the latest edition of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this episode recap the Crew’s latest two game winning streak, provide injury updates,...

  
• 03.23.2023

  Return of the counselor

  Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Bailey Johnson on the latest edition of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this episode we discuss the Crew’s most recent match against the New York Red Bulls and are...

  
• 03.16.2023

  Crew trying to find the right balance

  Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Bailey Johnson and staff photographer Kyle Robertson on the latest edition of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this episode we discuss the Crew’s latest 1-1 draw against Toronto FC,...

  
• 03.09.2023

  Discussing Crew’s 1-1 record after two games into the season

  Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speak with Columbus Crew beat reporter Bailey Johnson and staff photographer Kyle Robertson on the newest edition of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this episode we recap the latest 2-0 victory over D.C. United, talk...

  
• 03.02.2023

  Merry Crewsmas! Crew back at LDC for Saturday’s home opener against D.C. United

  Columbus Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Bailey Johnson and Kyle Robertson on the latest edition of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this edition we preview Saturday’s home opener against D.C. United and discuss some...

  
• 02.24.2023

  The dawn of the Nancy era

  Columbus Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Bailey Johnson on the latest episode of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this edition we discuss how the Crew starts their season against the Philadelphia Union tomorrow night,...

  
• 02.10.2023

  Breaking down the Crew’s trade of captain Jonathan Mensah

  Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Bailey Johnson and staff photographer Kyle Robertson on the latest episode of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this edition we talk about the Crew’s recent trade of captain Jonathan...

  
• 01.18.2023

  Updates from Crew’s training camp, discussing new assistant coaches and acquisitions

  Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Bailey Johnson on the latest episode of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this edition we prove updates from the Crew’s first week of training camp, talk about the news...

  
• 12.06.2022

  News conference: Columbus Crew introduce Wilfried Nancy as new head coach

  Crew president and general manager Tim Bezbatchenko speaks to the media on Tuesday December 6, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. During this news conference the club announces Wilfried Nancy as new head coach of the Columbus Crew.

  
• 11.03.2022

  Crew’s coaching search continues, MLS Cup match set, and other soccer news and notes

  Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Bailey Johnson on the newest episode of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this edition we talk about how the MLS Cup match has been set, how the Crew’s coaching...

  
• 10.12.2022

  Farewell Caleb Porter, what’s next for the Crew

  Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Bailey Johnson and staff photographer Kyle Robertson on the newest episode of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this edition we talk about how the Crew has fired head coach...

  
• 09.15.2022

  Frustration mounts for Crew with final four games left and playoff spot looming

  Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Bailey Johnson on the newest edition of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this episode we talk about where things currently sit with the Crew, preview their final four regular...

  
• 08.25.2022

  Crew approaching biggest game in FC Cincinnati history

  Columbus Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter on the latest edition of the Speakeasy podcast. During this episode we discuss the Crew’s recent struggles on their home field, look back on the latest 2-2 draw...

  
• 07.21.2022

  Crew take down Cincinnati and look like a playoff team

  Sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Jacob Myers, and staff photographer Kyle Robertson on the latest edition of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this episode discuss the Crew’s recent 2-0 victory over FC Cincinnati, how the...

  
• 07.14.2022

  Cucho leading the Crew into Hell

  Sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Jacob Myers on the latest episode of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this edition we talk about the Crew’s recent performance and the goal that player Cucho Hernandez scored in...

  
• 06.23.2022

  Bienvenidos, Cucho Hernandez

  Sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Jacob Myers, and staff photographer Kyle Robertson on the latest edition of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this episode discuss the recent acquisition of player Cucho Hernandez, what this addition...

  
• 06.09.2022

  Crew narrow gap in the East, and search for new striker

  Sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Jacob Myers, and staff photographer Kyle Robertson on the latest edition of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this episode we recap where the Columbus Crew currently sit in the MLS...

  
• 05.12.2022

  Is the Crew's season turning around?

  Sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Jacob Myers, and staff photographer Kyle Robertson on the latest edition of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this episode we recap where the Crew sit in the current MLS standings...

  
• 04.28.2022

  Goal-less and Zardes-less

  Sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Jacob Myers, and staff photographer Kyle Robertson on the latest edition of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this edition we talk about the Crew traded player Gyasi Zardes, the recent...

  
• 04.13.2022

  Back to back 1-0 losses, how can the Crew score more?

  Sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Jacob Myers, and staff photographer Kyle Robertson on the latest edition of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this edition we talk about how former Crew player Federico Higuaín signed a...