S1 E13: Apple TV play-by-play man Neil Sika dons his reverse-retro Whalers jersey (a Carolina abomination) and Michael Arace of TheDisrespected.com sports a Sean Burke classic home white for a conversation that ranges from Sika's roots in the business, his start with the Crew, the Black & Gold's current struggles - is Henrik Rydström in trouble? - and he who must not be named (Gazdag). Bextwixt and between, we're all over the place.

Columbus Crew coach Henrik Rydström, who likes his teams to go for the throat, is 0-2-2 after a 1-0 home loss to Nashville. Tom Reed, who stays thirsty, my friends, stops in to talk about how he has come to hate VAR. He and host Michael Arace of TheDisrespected.com break down what ails the Crew. They discuss the debut of Andre Gomes, the disappearance of Daniel Gazdag and whether help might be on the way. We also talk some about the Blue Jackets, who are on a heater.

Morgan Hughes, who was dialed in with civic leaders during the #SaveTheCrew movement, is connecting dots after recent (and sketchy) news reports about the National Women's Soccer League. Is the NWSL about to put an expansion in Columbus? Hughes talks with host Michael Arace about the potential and how a team might fit here. We also discuss Daniel Gazdag, Andre Gomes, the joy of Henrik Rydström and the Crew's upcoming game agaisnt the Nashvilles.

Former Columbus Crew and USMNT coach Gregg Berhalter joins Michael Arace of TheDisrespected.com. Triple-G, whose Chicago Fire team is the opponent in the Crew's home opener, talks Windy City and the new stadium, Arch City and Crew stadium, a star being born on his backline and ambles down memory lane.

On Matchday 3 of his first MLS season, Columbus Crew coach Henrik Rydström calls the Disrespected Media desk to speak to Michael Arace about Crewsmas, his familiarity with the Chicago Fire and its coach, Gregg Berhalter, and how he's addressing the Crew's misaligned transition defense.

Neil Sika, longtime play-by-play voice of the Columbus Crew turned national Apple TV MLS announcer, returns to sit with host Michael Arace of TheDisrespected.com. They do some MLS previewing and predicting, talk about recent signings, tool around with tactics and take a big-picture look at the league. Neil is most excellent.

Henrik Rydström's exit from Sweden to take the helm of the Columbus Crew was delayed by the death of his father. Here, Rydström talks about the impact his father had on him. The discussion moves on to some of the many questions Crew fans have ahead of the season-opener, like: What position is Sean Zawadzki going to play? And more.

A podcast for Columbus Crew fans. Morgan Hughes of Supporter Supply Co. and the failing ACES Radio is actually thoughtful in a sit-down with Michael Arace of thedisrespected.com. We talk about MLS stupidity, the Crew's growing roster, Henrik Rydstrom's possible lineup, and much more.

This is podcast for fans of the Columbus Crew. In this episode, the aficionado of soccer, cigars and life itself, Tom Reed, joins host Michael Arace of thedisrespected.com to wonder aloud if Daniel Gazdag will be remotely noticeable this MLS season. Plus other stuff.

Wessam Abou Ali discusses his long and winding path to Columbus, the broken ankle that truncated his first season in Major League Soccer, the (huge) place that his family has on his life and his career, the Wilfried Nancy-to-Henrik Rydström handoff and more. Visit thedisrespected.com for more coverage of the Crew and the Blue Jackets. have a nice day.