Nicole McCray

On an emotional night honoring Darlington Nagbe’s legendary career, the Columbus Crew rallied from an early deficit to beat the New York Red Bulls 3–1 at Lower.com Field — clinching a playoff spot and setting up a fiery Hell Is Real showdown with FC Cincinnati. The win capped a perfect send-off for the captain, as Columbus looked every bit like a dangerous postseason dark horse.

The Columbus Crew kept their Leagues Cup hopes alive with a dominant 3-1 win over Club Puebla, fueled by standout performances from Diego Rossi, Taha Habroune, and Malte Amundsen. The victory showcased the team’s urgency, depth, and ability to bounce back under pressure.

Orlando City staged a dramatic late comeback to defeat the Columbus Crew 3-1 on the road, fueled by Ramiro Enrique’s brace and Martín Ojeda’s clinching goal. Despite being outplayed for much of the match, the Lions flipped the script in the final 30 minutes to earn a vital statement win.

Bayern Munich crushed Auckland City 10-0 in their 2025 FIFA Club World Cup opener, with Jamal Musiala netting a second-half hat trick and Kingsley Coman, Michael Olise, and Thomas Müller scoring two apiece. The German champions delivered a record-setting performance that underscored their title ambitions — and put the world on notice.

Columbus Crew 2 delivered a dominant performance in a 4–1 win over NY Renegades, fueled by a brace from Brent Adu-Gyamfi and a clinical display of attacking depth. The victory showcased Crew 2’s tactical maturity and growing pipeline of next-level talent.

Inter Miami CF secured their first-ever Supporters’ Shield with a dramatic 3-2 victory over the Columbus Crew, thanks to a brace from Lionel Messi, a goal from Luis Suárez, and a clutch penalty save by goalkeeper Drake Callender. This triumph guarantees Inter Miami the top seed in the Eastern Conference and home-field advantage throughout the Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs.

In a thrilling match, the Columbus Crew secured a 4-3 victory over Orlando City SC, despite a series of late-game goals from Orlando. Diego Rossi, Christian Ramirez, Cucho Hernandez, and Aziel Jackson each found the back of the net to propel the Crew to a hard-fought win.

DeJuan Jones and Jacen Russell-Rowe scored crucial stoppage-time goals to secure a thrilling 4-2 victory for the Columbus Crew over New York City FC. This win further solidified Columbus' strong season as they continue their best start in club history.

Columbus Crew secured their spot in the 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup Round of 16 after a thrilling victory over LAFC in the Leagues Cup 2024 final. This victory, combined with an impressive attendance record, highlights the growing excitement around North American soccer.

The Columbus Crew's journey from their MLS Cup victory to the Leagues Cup final under Coach Wilfried Nancy highlights a remarkable period of success, driven by a steadfast vision, resilience, and a commitment to day-to-day progress.