4 The Crew Podcast

On this special episode we are joined by a figure who has been at the heart of the Columbus Crew’s most historic moments over the last decade. Carlos Mojica has experienced the club from every possible perspective, beginning his journey as a fan in the Nordecke before transitioning into a pivotal role in the front office. As the club's Communications Manager, Carlos served as a vital bilingual...

For the first time, Matt goes solo to break down the Columbus Crew’s 2-1 loss to Toronto. It has been a winless start to the MLS season, and there is plenty to be frustrated about. In this episode, Matt takes a look at where the team is struggling, what continues to go wrong, and where there are still signs of growth. This episode also tries to give an honest evaluation of a team searching for its...

The Columbus Crew fall 1-0 at home to Nashville, and the bigger conversation can’t be avoided anymore. Four games into the MLS season, the Crew are still searching for a win. This episode is not just a match recap. It is a deep dive into what is going wrong, how the current Designated Players are performing, and why the attack and overall identity feel disconnected. We discuss what needs to change...

The Crew plays Nashville SC this weekend! We break down their roster, what we need to do to get a result, and give our score predictions! We also dive deep into the lifetime bans handed down to Yaw Yeboah and Derrick Jones for betting on MLS matches and discuss the gravity of the situation. On a much brighter note, André Gomes and Nariman Akhundzada have officially joined the group for training th...

A point earned, but two dropped. The Columbus Crew draw 0-0 with the Chicago Fire on Crewsmas Day in a match defined by defensive improvement and attacking frustration. With few clear-cut chances, yet strong performances from both goalkeepers when called upon, the Crew’s improved defensive shape came with a noticeable drop in offensive spark. We unpack what worked, what didn’t, and how this result...

On this Crewsmas Eve we decided why not just get in the same room to do one of these episodes? So Matt, Gabe, Brian, and Jay along with help from ClearPoint Technologies, Roosevelt Coffeehouse, and more put together our first ever live and in person episode! Hopefully will do more of these this season! We preview our Crewsmas Day game against Chicago!

The Columbus Crew drop points in a frustrating 2-2 draw against Sporting Kansas City. It is a match that felt there for the taking, but a missed penalty and several big chances left unfinished tell the story. We break down where the game slipped away, the individual moments that changed it, and whether this is just early season rust or a deeper issue in front of goal. If you are looking for a full...

In this episode, we preview the Columbus Crew’s upcoming matchup against Sporting Kansas City and break down what might be one of the strangest roster builds in MLS right now. SKC currently sits with just 22 players on the roster, including FOUR goalkeepers, and serious questions about depth across the field. We’ll be honest… this is a squad we don’t know a ton about because of how unfamiliar and...

The Columbus Crew fall 3-2 to the Portland Timbers on opening day, and we break down everything from the first whistle to the final mistake. We analyze what the Crew looked like under new head coach Henrik Rydström: the buildup structure, pressing ideas, and where the new tactical concepts showed promise. The ball movement looked sharp at times, but the defensive lapses proved costly. There were f...

Matt and Nate kick off this episode with a full Columbus Crew season preview, breaking down expectations, roster construction, tactical outlook, and how the team stacks up heading into the 2026 MLS season. We also run through key offseason storylines and updates that will shape the year ahead. Then Matt and Gabe sit down with Favian Renkel to preview the opening day matchup between the Columbus Cr...

This episode focuses fully on previewing Orlando City SC as we break down their roster, strengths, tactical tendencies, and what the Columbus Crew need to handle to get a result. We also hit several key Crew updates, including the new kit release, Josh Williams being promoted from Crew 2 assistant coach to the first team staff after his first year in coaching, and the official signing of Nariman A...

Our Eastern Conference preview series continues with three more in-depth sit-downs across the East. We talk with Tyler from BIGTV NSC about Nashville SC’s offseason moves and season expectations after an early playoff exit last season, AJ from Atlanta United Fan TV about Atlanta’s roster and outlook after one of the most disappointing seasons in their histroy, and Ronnie and Vas from Soccer View R...

The Eastern Conference preview series rolls on with four more clubs and four familiar voices from around MLS. We sit down with That MLS Brit to talk Charlotte FC’s offseason changes and expectations, JaredFireFC breaks down where the Chicago Fire stand heading into the new season, Scoop on The Doop gives his read on the Philadelphia Union’s roster and direction, and Antics FC shares how FC Cincinn...

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 about how DC United, CF Montreal, and New England are feeling heading into the season, what changed this winter, and where they think they finish. We think this could be good information for Columbus Crew fans for when we come up against the...

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 Abdullah Iqbal to the Crew, and then turn things over to our guest Jays WRLD. As a newer Crew fan, Jays flips the script and asks us about the club, the culture, and what makes following the Black & Gold unique. It’s a mix of Crew news,...

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, including three Homegrown signings and two players selected in the 2024 MLS SuperDraft. We discuss what each addition could bring, how they fit into the roster, and what their signings say about the club’s long-term approach. We also look around...

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 dive into Rydström’s background, his tactical philosophy, and how his system could reshape the current roster. Who fits, who benefits, and where questions remain heading into the next MLS season. We also cover Sekou Bangoura, who the Crew seem...

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 own club-wide honors, highlighting the players who defined the year for better or worse. We also react to the Crew officially returning to the US Open Cup and what that means for the club, the supporters, and the competition as a whole. To...

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 first match as Celtic manager , react to Darlington Nagbe’s retirement press conference, and unpack Issa Tall’s message to Columbus Crew supporters. We finish with a full look at World Cup Groups A–F and early predictions for the tournament. The...

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 including what dates to look out for this next season! We also react to the new stadium sponsor and name for the Columbus Crew’s home , Scott's Miracle-Go Stadium. We talk branding, fan reception, and how it impacts the identity of the Black...

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 is officially in the books it’s time for the end of the year grade cards! In this episode, we break down every Crew player’s performance from the 2025 MLS season , delivering each player their A+ to F report cards with full analysis on consis...

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. We also dive into the growing rumors linking Wilfried Nancy to Celtic FC and how a move would shape the club’s future. Plus: Italy’s shocking implosion to Norway, the latest from the USMNT camp, and a rundown of Columbus Crew 2’s recent con...

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 Playoffs elimination after falling in the First Round, react to what went wrong in the 2-1 loss, and talk through the emotions of a rivalry postseason heartbreak. But then with the season officially over, we turn to the future. What does Co...

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 4-0 win in Game 2 to even the MLS Cup Playoff series and force a decisive Game 3. It was pure domination from start to finish: relentless pressing, killer finishing, and that signature Wilfried Nancy swagger. In this episode, we break down ho...

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 Cincinnati, including lineup decisions, tactical breakdowns, and key moments that shaped the match at TQL Stadium. From scoring struggles and defensive adjustments to how players like Arfsten and Herrera underperformed in key moments, we cover what...