Columbus Crew

COL

Form: LDDLL

Squad Size 26

City Columbus, Ohio

Stadium Lower.com Field

Founded 1996

Sitting 13th with 12 points, Columbus Crew have achieved safety without threatening glory, in poor form. The data shows a team that knows its level, operating within comfortable constraints. Progress demands discomfort. The squad features W. Abou Ali (PLATINUM BOOT), R. Camacho (MAGNET), and D. Rossi (GOLD BOOT).

Match Coverage

Columbus Crew results, scores, and our take on recent matches

Date

Match

Score

League

Coverage

A basement clash at Subaru Park ends level. Picard struck early for the Crew, but Iloski answered late for the Union. Neither side finds the spark to climb out of the cellar. #MLS #DOOP #Crew96

Cellar Dwellers Share the Spoils at Subaru Park This sluggish 1-1 draw between two struggling sides confirms our low verdict, offering little more than a modest scrap at the very bottom of the table. Opening Act A clash between the two bottom sides in the standings rarely promises fireworks, and...

Read our take

A five-goal thriller at Sports Illustrated Stadium! Julian Hall nets a sensational hat-trick to lead NYRB past Columbus. A rollercoaster 3-2 win that had absolutely everything. #RBNY #Crew96 #MLS

Hall's Hat-Trick Heroics Sink Crew in Five-Goal Classic Julian Hall's explosive hat-trick proved the ultimate difference in a chaotic thriller where tactical control meant nothing against clinical finishing. Opening Act The Stakes were remarkably high at Sports Illustrated Stadium as both sides hunted for crucial momentum, and this fixture wasted...

Read our take

Columbus held the ball, but Hannes Wolf stole the show at Yankee Stadium. A spectacular hat-trick completely dismantled the Crew's defense and secured a vital NYCFC win. #NYCFC #MLS #HannesWolf

Wolf's Hat-Trick Masterclass Sinks Columbus Crew New York City FC surrendered possession but rode a clinical Hannes Wolf hat-trick to dismantle Columbus Crew and secure a vital regular-season victory at Yankee Stadium. Opening Act Yankee Stadium set the stage for an intriguing regular-season clash, but it didn't take long for...

Read our take

Minnesota pulled off the ultimate heist at Lower.com Field, erasing a two-goal deficit in a relentless second-half blitz to shock Columbus. Football at its absolute wildest! #MLS #MNUFC #ColumbusCrew

Yeboah Sparks Miracle Comeback as Minnesota Stun Columbus Our verdict: An absolute thriller where Minnesota United FC defied logic, erasing a two-goal deficit to pull off a magnificent away upset. The Opening Act Columbus Crew dictated terms early on at Lower.com Field, dominating possession to the tune of 66 percent....

Read our take

A basement battle at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field became the Maximilian Arfsten show! An early strike and a stoppage-time dagger sealed a 2-0 win for Columbus over the struggling Union. Sometimes the standings tell the whole story. #ColumbusCrew #DOOP #MLS

Arfsten’s Lethal Brace Lifts Crew Out of the MLS Cellar In a desperate Eastern Conference showdown, Maximilian Arfsten’s clinical finishing dragged Columbus out of their recent slump and left a disjointed Philadelphia searching for answers. The Opening Act With both squads lingering at the bottom of the table on just...

Read our take

Columbus edges LA Galaxy 2-1 at Lower.com Field. A vital three points for the Crew masks ongoing tactical struggles, but the Galaxy's offensive drought is the real story here. #MLS #Crew96 #LAGalaxy

Crew Find Salvation Against Stagnant Galaxy Columbus Crew's gritty 2-1 triumph at Lower.com Field provides a critical lifeline for a squad desperate to escape the early-season doldrums. Early Control Both teams arrived at Lower.com Field carrying the heavy weight of sluggish starts to the campaign. The Stakes were unmistakably high...

Read our take

The Crew struck first, but New England refused to fold at Gillette! Turgeman equalized before Gil’s late spot-kick sealed a dramatic comeback win. Pure resilience from the Revs! #NERevs #Crew96 #MLS

Gil's Late Penalty Completes Revolution Comeback Our verdict: a tale of two halves at Gillette Stadium saw the hosts dig deep to erase an early deficit and snatch all three points via a late spot-kick. Early Shock at Gillette The visiting Columbus Crew silenced the home crowd early on. They...

Read our take

The Crew dominated possession and fired 20 shots, but it took late Rossi magic to bail them out. The scoreboard says 1-1, but the real story is Columbus surviving a scare! #Crew96 #MLS

Siege at Lower.com Field Ends in Stalemate Despite a relentless attacking barrage, Columbus had to settle for a hard-fought draw against a stubborn Orlando side. The Early Shock Orlando City SC walked into Lower.com Field ready to disrupt the script. Despite conceding early territory, the visitors snatched the momentum when...

Read our take

Abou Ali's brace secures Columbus Crew's first win! Atlanta held the ball, but the visitors were lethal at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The season narrative shifts right here. #MLS #ColumbusCrew #AbouAli

Abou Ali’s Quickfire Double Ignites The Crew Columbus ruthlessly exploited their chances on the road to claim a desperately needed first victory of the season. Early Tactical Chess The opening exchanges at Mercedes-Benz Stadium saw Atlanta United FC establish control over the tempo. The hosts dictated the rhythm, ultimately finishing...

Read our take

Toronto flips the script at BMO Field! 🔄 A massive 2-1 comeback seals the first leg, but Columbus hosts the return tie in October. Halfway through, but the tension is boiling. #TFCLive #Crew96 #MLS

BMO Field Erupts as Toronto Mounts Late Comeback An early defensive lapse couldn't break the hosts, who rallied fiercely for a vital 2-1 first-leg advantage in front of a raucous home crowd. The Opening Act The Stakes were palpable from the opening whistle of this two-legged showdown, but Toronto FC...

Read our take

Nashville SC snatch a dramatic 1-0 first-leg win at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field! Mukhtar's 90th-minute winner proves the difference. The return leg awaits. #NashvilleSC #Columbus #MLS

Mukhtar's Late Magic Gives Nashville the First-Leg Edge A gritty, tension-filled clash defined by VAR drama and a dramatic 90th-minute knockout blow that tilts this tie toward Tennessee. Early Drama at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field The home side entered this vital first-leg fixture desperate to flip their dismal early-season form. Columbus Crew...

Read our take

Columbus pushed hard but Chris Brady's heroics kept Chicago alive in this first leg. The tactical stalemate leaves everything hanging in the balance for November's decider. #Crew96 #cf97 #MLS

Stalemate at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field Leaves Tie Wide Open This tense tactical arm wrestle leaves everything to play for in the return leg, with neither side willing to blink first. Opening Act The massive Stakes of this two-leg knockout tie dictated the early tempo at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field. Columbus Crew started with...

Read our take

A 2-2 draw barely scratches the surface of this late-game madness. Wild momentum swings, a dramatic missed penalty, and two squads fighting for their lives. Pure soccer theatre. #SportingKC #Crew96 #MLS

A Basement Battle Thriller: Crew Salvage Late Draw An end-to-end clash between two struggling sides delivered unexpected drama, culminating in a chaotic final stretch that left both teams hungry for more. The Early Breakthrough Columbus came out dictating the pace from the opening sequences. They controlled possession with slick passing...

Read our take

Ariel Lassiter plays the hero! 🦸‍♂️ Portland Timbers snatch a thrilling 3-2 victory over Columbus Crew at Providence Park after a wild back-and-forth battle. The scoreboard says 3-2, but the real story is Portland's resilience. #RCTID #Crew96 #MLS

Providence Park Pandemonium: Timbers Edge Crew in Thriller Substitute Ariel Lassiter's late heroics salvaged three crucial points for Portland in a breathless, see-saw battle against Columbus. The Early Fireworks Fans barely had time to settle into their seats at Providence Park before the net bulged. W. Abou Ali opened the...

Read our take

Season Statistics

Full league record with goals, form, and recent streaks

Major League Soccer 13th Place

Form

LDDLLWDLWW

Record

P13

Pts12

Win%23%

Goals

Scored18

Conceded22

Diff -4

Avg/G1.4

Conc/G1.7

Defense & Discipline

Clean Sheets2

Failed to Score3

Pens Scored1

Pens Missed0

Best Streaks

2 Win Streak

2 Draw Streak

2 Loss Streak

League Standings

Full Major League Soccer table with points, goal difference and recent form

Pos	Team	P	Pts	GF	GA	GD
1	Nashville SC	12	27	26	8	+18
2	Inter Miami	13	25	31	24	+7
3	Chicago Fire	13	23	25	15	+10
4	New England Revolution	12	22	20	16	+4
5	New York City FC	13	18	23	18	+5
6	New York Red Bulls	13	18	22	30	-8
7	DC United	13	16	16	20	-4
8	FC Cincinnati	13	16	27	32	-5
9	Charlotte	13	15	20	22	-2
10	Toronto FC	12	14	20	24	-4
11	CF Montreal	13	13	18	27	-9
12	Orlando City SC	13	13	20	37	-17
13	Columbus Crew	13	12	18	22	-4
14	Atlanta United FC	12	10	13	20	-7
15	Philadelphia Union	13	6	13	23	-10

P: 12 GD: +18

P: 13 GD: +7

P: 13 GD: +10

P: 12 GD: +4

P: 13 GD: +5

P: 13 GD: -8

P: 13 GD: -4

P: 13 GD: -5

P: 13 GD: -2

P: 12 GD: -4

P: 13 GD: -9

P: 13 GD: -17

P: 13 GD: -4

P: 12 GD: -7

P: 13 GD: -10

League Standings

Full Major League Soccer table with points, goal difference and recent form

Pos	Team	P	Pts	GF	GA	GD
1	Vancouver Whitecaps	12	29	30	9	+21
2	San Jose Earthquakes	13	29	29	11	+18
3	Seattle Sounders	11	24	17	8	+9
4	Real Salt Lake	12	22	23	17	+6
5	Los Angeles FC	13	21	21	14	+7
6	Minnesota United FC	13	21	16	19	-3
7	FC Dallas	13	19	25	19	+6
8	Houston Dynamo	12	18	17	22	-5
9	Colorado Rapids	13	16	23	20	+3
10	San Diego	13	16	25	20	+5
11	Los Angeles Galaxy	13	16	19	21	-2
12	Portland Timbers	12	14	21	23	-2
13	Austin	13	14	18	26	-8
14	St. Louis City	12	12	12	19	-7
15	Sporting Kansas City	12	8	11	33	-22

P: 12 GD: +21

P: 13 GD: +18

P: 11 GD: +9

P: 12 GD: +6

P: 13 GD: +7

P: 13 GD: -3

P: 13 GD: +6

P: 12 GD: -5

P: 13 GD: +3

P: 13 GD: +5

P: 13 GD: -2

P: 12 GD: -2

P: 13 GD: -8

P: 12 GD: -7

P: 12 GD: -22

Match History

Recent results and upcoming fixtures with scores and standings

Date	Opponent	Result	Competition	FutMetrix	H/A
May 16, 2026	Philadelphia Union	D 1-1	Major League Soccer	22	A
May 13, 2026	New York Red Bulls	L 2-3	Major League Soccer	92	A
May 10, 2026	New York City FC	L 0-3	Major League Soccer	24	A
May 02, 2026	Minnesota United FC	L 2-3	Major League Soccer	74	H
Apr 25, 2026	Philadelphia Union	W 2-0	Major League Soccer	23	H
Apr 22, 2026	Los Angeles Galaxy	W 2-1	Major League Soccer	16	H
Apr 18, 2026	New England Revolution	L 1-2	Major League Soccer	54	A
Apr 12, 2026	Orlando City SC	D 1-1	Major League Soccer	38	H
Apr 04, 2026	Atlanta United FC	W 3-1	Major League Soccer	55	A
Mar 21, 2026	Toronto FC	L 1-2	Major League Soccer	55	A
Mar 14, 2026	Nashville SC	L 0-1	Major League Soccer	56	H
Mar 08, 2026	Chicago Fire	D 0-0	Major League Soccer	17	H
Mar 01, 2026	Sporting Kansas City	D 2-2	Major League Soccer	81	A
Feb 22, 2026	Portland Timbers	L 2-3	Major League Soccer	85	A

Date	Opponent	Pos	Form	Venue	Competition	FutMetrix
May 24, 2026	Atlanta United FC	14	LWWLL	ScottsMiracle-Gro Field	Major League Soccer	22
Jul 22, 2026	New York City FC	5	WWLLD	ScottsMiracle-Gro Field	Major League Soccer	30
Jul 25, 2026	FC Cincinnati	8	LDWWD	ScottsMiracle-Gro Field	Major League Soccer	28
Aug 01, 2026	Inter Miami	2	WWLDW	Nu Stadium	Major League Soccer	30
Aug 15, 2026	Charlotte	9	LDLLL	Bank of America Stadium	Major League Soccer	40
Aug 19, 2026	CF Montreal	11	LDWLW	ScottsMiracle-Gro Field	Major League Soccer	28
Aug 23, 2026	Nashville SC	1	WDDWW	Geodis Park	Major League Soccer	43
Aug 29, 2026	New England Revolution	4	LWWDW	ScottsMiracle-Gro Field	Major League Soccer	25
Sep 05, 2026	Colorado Rapids	9	WLLLD	ScottsMiracle-Gro Field	Major League Soccer	31
Sep 09, 2026	DC United	7	LDWWD	Audi Field	Major League Soccer	33