With a trophy to defend and expectations to match, the Crew opened their Leagues Cup campaign hoping to rediscover the magic that fueled last year’s title run — but the night didn’t unfold as planned.

Columbus Crew forward Alex Matan hit his lowest point in Caleb Porter's final season with the club. Now, Matan is scoring a hat trick against Porter.

Columbus Crew forward Alex Matan hit his lowest point in Caleb Porter's final season with the club. Now, Matan is scoring a hat trick against Porter.

Nashville SC defeated the Columbus Crew 3-0 at Geodis Park ... with "Nashville" in blue retro font across the front. The shorts held a denim pattern to represent jeans. The 1996 MLS logo was included ...

Thus the future of this founding member of MLS – officially the league’s first chartered club, as Crew folks will proudly point out, a result of Columbus being the first and only city to hit ...

Two historic rivals that date back before their MLS feud are now two of the best teams in the entire league. When FC Cincinnati visits Columbus Crew on Matchday 14, they do so for one of the most ...