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4 The Crew Podcast
A soccer podcast hosted a group of friends who are die-hard Columbus Crew fans. Based around Major League Soccer and YOUR Columbus Crew! Find us on X, TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram: @4TheCrewPodcast
Episodes
4 The Crew PodcastEastern Conference Preview (Montreal, DC United, New England Revolution)
We’re starting our Eastern Conference preview series with three sit-downs in one episode. We talked with RFK Refugees, The Ball Is Round, and Revolution Recap…
4 The Crew PodcastNWSL Challenge Cup | New Transfer Rumor | A Fresh Crew Perspective ft. Jays WRLD
This episode blends big Columbus soccer news with a fresh point of view. We talk about the NWSL Challenge Cup coming to Columbus, dive into the rumors linking…
4 The Crew PodcastFrom Homegrowns to Head Coaches | A Busy Week Around MLS
The Columbus Crew made a flurry of moves this week, and we break down all of them. On this episode, we dive into the five new players signed by the Crew…
4 The Crew PodcastInside the Henrik Rydström Appointment
A new era has arrived in Columbus. Henrik Rydström is officially the next Columbus Crew head coach, and we break down everything Crew fans need to know. We…
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Crew Awards | Open Cup Comeback | World Cup Talk
The season may be over, but there’s still plenty to unpack. On this episode, we break down the end-of-season MLS league awards and hand out the Columbus Crew’s…
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MLS Cup Reaction | Nancy’s Celtic Kickoff | Nagbe’s Farewell | World Cup Draw Talk
For it being the beginning of the offseason, this week has been BUSY! We break down Miami’s 3–1 MLS Cup Final win over Vancouver, analyze Wilfried Nancy’s…
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Breaking Down NancyBall | Crew Stadium Rebrand | 2026 Roster and Schedule Changes
The MLS landscape is changing again and the Crew are right in the middle of several major storylines. We break down the newly announced 2026 MLS schedule…
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Columbus Crew 2025 Player Grades
At the Leagues Cup break we did a midseason episode breaking down how we thought each player did up to that point. But now that the 2025 Columbus Crew season…
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From Columbus to Celtic | Nancy Rumors Heat Up | MLS Moving to European Calender
Major changes are coming to MLS. In this episode, we break down MLS’s plan to shift the league calendar starting in summer 2027 and we weigh the pros and cons…
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Hell Is Real, and So Is Heartbreak | Crew Season Ends vs FCC | Offseason Outlook (ft CrewRhino)
The 2025 Columbus Crew season ended in the toughest way possible… a Game 3 playoff loss to FC Cincinnati in Hell Is Real. We break down the Crew’s 2025 MLS Cup…
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HELL IS STILL REAL | Crew Smash FCC 4-0 | Force Game 3
HELL IS STILL REAL! And the Columbus Crew just made it very real for FC Cincinnati. After dropping Game 1 on the road, the Crew stormed back with a statement…
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Hell Is Real | One Goal, One Loss, One Chance To Fix It
Game 1 of the MLS Cup Playoffs didn’t go the Crew’s way, but this Hell Is Real rivalry series is far from over. We recap Columbus Crew’s 1–0 loss to FC…
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Hell is Real: PLAYOFF EDITION!
The Columbus Crew and FC Cincinnati meet in the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs for the 2nd ever time. But instead of the Eastern Finals, this time we start with them…
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A Perfect Sendoff | Nagbe’s Farewell | Crew Win to End the Season
It was a night of celebration and goodbyes in Columbus. The Crew finished the season with a statement 3-1 win, skipping the Wild Card game and honoring…
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Decision Day | Nagbe’s Goodbye | AI in MLS
It’s a massive week for American soccer and Columbus Crew fans alike. We kick things off with the U.S. U20 World Cup run, breaking down their impressive…
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From Black & Gold to Red, White & Blue
In this episode of 4 The Crew, we connect the dots between club and country as Columbus Crew players earn U.S. national team call-ups at every level — U17…
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Bright Spots Amid the Frustration | Crew 1-1 Orlando Recap
It was a night of both encouraging returns and frustrating moments as the Crew drew 1-1 with Orlando City. Herrera’s goal from a sharp Lappalainen assist gave…
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Crew Stumble Through the Fire | Ready To Step Into the Lions’ Den
The Columbus Crew are officially playoff bound, but their 2-0 loss to the Chicago Fire might have been their worst performance of the season. On this episode…
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Playoff Push | Crew Face Chicago in Must-Win Clash
The Columbus Crew are three points away from clinching a spot in the MLS Cup Playoffs, but the challenge won’t be easy. They face the Chicago Fire, a team…
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Stuck in Neutral | Tying Toronto 1-1 | Listener Reactions
The Crew’s disappointing 1-1 draw with Toronto FC left fans with plenty to say, so we gave the mic to you. After a short recap of the match, we dive into…
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Leaky at the Back | Why the Crew Can’t Close Out Games
The Columbus Crew’s 3-2 loss to NYCFC felt like more than just another defeat it yet again exposed just how shaky this defense has become. On this episode, we…
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5-4 Chaos in Atlanta | Are the Crew Actually Built to Win Ugly
What a wild game! Somehow we were up 5-0 in Atlanta United's backyard by the 40th minute and we were crusing... Final score? 5-4. The most stressful 3 points…
4 The Crew PodcastThe Massive Mic: A Chat With Frankie Hejduk | A Must-Win Preview
Columbus Crew legend Frankie Hejduk joins us for a wide-ranging interview on his playing days, his connection to the city of Columbus, and his take on where…
4 The Crew PodcastThe Massive Mic: Cameron Fontana Returns
Cameron Fontana returns to the podcast for his second sit down with us, and this time the conversation goes even deeper. We talk Columbus Crew’s 2025 season so…
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Scoreless in Harrison | Crew and Red Bulls 0-0 Stalemate
The Columbus Crew and New York Red Bulls somehow turned 90 minutes of MLS soccer into one of the dullest 0-0 draws of the season. We break down what went…
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Bounce Back or Breakdown | Crew v Red Bulls | USMNT Roster Reaction
The Crew suffered a disappointing home loss to New England but can they bounce back against the Red Bulls this weekend? We preview the matchup, highlight key…
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Columbus Crew Collapse v Revs | Season Long Struggles
It was supposed to be a bounce-back game against a team in crisis. Instead, the Crew became the Revs’ get-right match. Columbus fell 2-1 at home to a New…
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Crew to add to New England’s Misery? | Deadline Day Fallout
The Crew are heading into a matchup with a Revolution team in complete collapse...1 win in 11, 2 in 17. Will Columbus take full advantage, or is this a trap…
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Toronto Woes | EPL Week 1 (ft. CrewRhino)
This week on the 4 The Crew Podcast we dive into the Columbus Crew’s frustrating 1-1 draw in Toronto and what it means moving forward. We also take a step…
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Back from the Break | Crew Start Final Stretch vs. Toronto FC
Saturday’s game against Toronto marks the Crew’s return to action after the Leagues Cup break. We discuss the matchup, team form, and what the Black & Gold…
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2025 Midyear Report Card Pt.2
It’s report card time again. In Part 2 of our Crew midseason grades, we evaluate who we think were the 5 best players up to this point and also have an…
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Leagues Cup Recap | Toluca, Puebla, & Club León
The Crew wrapped up Phase 1 of Leagues Cup with three very different matches against Toluca, Puebla, and Club León. In this episode, we talk through each…
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2025 Midyear Report Card Pt.1
Too many takes for one episode. We sat down to grade every Crew player individually then put out answers together to come up with a letter grade for every Crew…
4 The Crew PodcastThe Massive Mic: A Chat with Chris Doran
This week, we’re joined by the voice of the Columbus Crew himself - Chris Doran! From his journey into broadcasting to his favorite moments calling matches…
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Crew Implode v Orlando | New Signings | Leagues Cup Ahead
We break down Columbus’s 3-1 loss at home to Orlando and what went wrong on the field. But it’s not all doom and gloom as we welcome two new signings: Abou Ali…
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Orlando On Deck | Messi Ghosts the All-Star Game
Columbus heads into Friday’s match against Orlando City SC, a team that’s better than their recent form shows with just 3 wins in their last 9, and 1 in their…
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Three Points | Two Goals | One Big Schulte Question
Three points in the bag, even if the performance wasn’t Crew’s best. We unpack the 2-1 win over DC, look at Messi’s latest brace (again), and debate what’s…
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Humble Pie, Retro Vibes, Transfer Hype, and a DC Rebound?
The Columbus Crew was given a little bit of humble pie in a 3-0 loss on the road in Nashville SC, and we’re breaking down what went wrong in a match that…
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Crew Survive Hell | We March on Music City
Columbus pulled off one of the wildest Hell Is Real results ever — falling behind 2–0 in the first 5 minutes, then storming back with 4 unanswered to stun…
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Columbus Crew Kit Bracket Breakdown
The Crew dropped a 30th anniversary kit bracket — so of course we had to dive in. The 2012 White cutoff kit won their bracket but which one was top for us? We…
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Hell Is Real Is Coming | And So Are Higher Ticket Prices
It’s Hell Is Real week (or Hate Week as Brian likes to call it) and emotions are already running high. We preview the massive showdown against FC Cincinnati…
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Point Earned | Crew Draw Sounders in Tactical Battle
Our Columbus Crew comes home with a hard-fought point after a 1–1 draw in Seattle — a match filled with tactical nuance, high-level play, and mutual respect…
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Looking West | Columbus v Seattle Preview
The Crew are riding high after three straight statement wins — but now head west to face a solid but unpredictable Seattle Sounders side. We break down what…
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Columbus Crew Outlast Philly | Arfsten’s Wild Gold Cup Rollercoaster
The Crew grind out a massive 1–0 win over Supporter's Shield leaders Philadelphia Union — we break down the battle, the big moments, and the very questionable…
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Columbus Crew Crush Atlanta | Philly Clash Incoming
The Crew are on fire. We break down the Columbus Crew's dominant 3-1 win over Atlanta United, including standout performances from Herrera and JRR , tactical…
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Club World Cup Heating Up | USMNT Talk | Atlanta Comes to Columbus
This week, we dive into the first-ever expanded Club World Cup and how it’s shaping up, share our thoughts on the USMNT’s latest outings and look forward to…
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Crew v Vancouver Recap | Max Arfsten | USMNT Reactions
We break down the Columbus Crew’s showdown with Vancouver Whitecaps FC, spotlight Arfsten’s role in Columbus and with the USMNT, and share some of our…
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Crew v Vancouver Preview | Bounce Back or Breakdown?
MLS is back in action! After a tough loss and a little break, Columbus looks to rebound against Vancouver. We preview the match, key matchups, and what the…
4 The Crew PodcastThe Massive Mic: A Chat with Cameron Fontana
We decided to do something a little different during this league break...We sit down with Columbus Crew Matchday Host Cameron Fontana to talk Crew culture…
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Crew vs Miami | Messi, Missed Chances, and a Quiet Crash Out
Well...that was a game. We VERY breifly talk about the 5-1 loss to Inter Miami CF but take most of the time to talk about what is broken with the Crew and also…
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Nashville Recap | Messi Round 2 Incoming | Fans Have Spoken
A full recap of the Crew’s trip to Nashville, a look ahead to Messi and Miami, and our responses to YOUR hottest takes from our social media accounts!
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Previewing Nashville vs Crew | Time to Show Up or Shut Up
Our Charlotte recap episode was so long that we had to drop another episode to just focus on tomorrow's Columbus Crew v Nashville SC game! Nashville awaits. We…
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Crew vs Charlotte Recap | Did We Find That Finishing Touch?
Not the best game we've ever played. Another test for the Black & Gold in Charlotte — we break down what worked, what didn’t, and where the Columbus Crew…
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Crew v Charlotte Preview | Europa League Reactions | USMNT Roster Talk
We preview the Crew’s next clash, react to the Europa League final, and break down the latest USMNT roster drop — who’s in, who’s out, and who got robbed?
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Hell Is Real Recap | 2 Truths & a Lie | More Banter
Columbus took on Cincy in the fiercest rivalry in MLS. We break it all down, play a quick game of 2 Truths and a Lie, and talk what’s next for the Black & Gold.
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Crew vs Montreal Recap | Hell Is Real Is Coming!
The Black & Gold can't get back to winning ways — but its now almost time for the league's most heated rivalry. Hell Is Real is near, and we’re ready.
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Union Recap | Can Crew Bounce Back vs Montreal?
The Columbus Crew stumble to a 2-2 draw against Philly — but can they regroup against Montreal? We recap, react, and preview the road ahead.
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Previewing Philly vs Columbus | UCL Drama Abroad
A huge test awaits the Columbus Crew against the Philly Union — we break it all down and react to midweek action in Europe’s top competitions.
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Crew v Charlotte Recap | Matchday 11 Roundup | Global Notes
We analyze how the Columbus Crew handled Charlotte FC, recap Matchday 11 across MLS, and touch on a few global soccer stories worth your time.
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Sunday Stories | Columbus vs Charlotte Preview
A look at the Sunday Matchday 10 highlights plus a full breakdown of what to expect as Columbus prepares to face Charlotte FC.