Columbus Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with photographer Kyle Robertson on the latest edition of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this episode with speak with newly acquired Crew player Julian Gressel, discuss the current MLS standings, and recap what happened in the Crew’s victory over St. Louis City SC.

Columbus Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with photographer Kyle Robertson on the latest edition of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this episode with speak with newly acquired Crew player Julian Gressel, discuss the current MLS standings, and recap what happened in the Crew’s victory over St. Louis City SC.

Julian Gressel drops by

Dispatch columnist Michael Arace speaks with sports reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of the Columbus Crew Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this edition we recap what’s been happening with the Crew as of late, talk about the multiple match suspension that Crew coach Wilfried Nancy recently received, and look ahead to what’s next for this Crew team.

Dispatch columnist Michael Arace speaks with sports reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of the Columbus Crew Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this edition we recap what’s been happening with the Crew as of late, talk about the multiple match suspension that Crew coach Wilfried Nancy recently received, and look ahead to what’s next for this Crew team.

Red cards fly

Dispatch sprots columnist Michael Arace speaks with special guest Sean Zawadzki on the latest edition of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this episode we talk about how he plays multiple different positions, what’s been happening to the Crew as of late and look ahead to Saturday’s match against the New York Red Bulls.

Dispatch sprots columnist Michael Arace speaks with special guest Sean Zawadzki on the latest edition of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this episode we talk about how he plays multiple different positions, what’s been happening to the Crew as of late and look ahead to Saturday’s match against the New York Red Bulls.

Sean Zawadzki drops by

Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with sports photographer Kyle Robertson on the newest episode of the Columbus Crew Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this edition we recap the Crew’s last two victories and provide an update on what the team will face in its next few matches. Also, we catch up with Columbus Crew President and General Manager Tim Bezbatchenko on this podcast and hear his thoughts about the performance of the new coach, how this year’s season is going with Apple TV and MLS Season Pass, and finally how player Lionel Messi might be joining the MLS.

Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with sports photographer Kyle Robertson on the newest episode of the Columbus Crew Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this edition we recap the Crew’s last two victories and provide an update on what the team will face in its next few matches. Also, we catch up with Columbus Crew President and General Manager Tim Bezbatchenko on this podcast and hear his thoughts about the performance of the new coach, how this year’s season is going with Apple TV and MLS Season Pass, and finally how player Lionel Messi might be joining the MLS.

A visit with Bezbatchenko

Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Bailey Johnson and staff photographer Kyle Robertson on the latest edition of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this episode we recap the latest 2-0 win over the LA Galaxy, provide an update on where the Crew sit in the standings and look ahead to tomorrow’s "Hell is Real" rivalry match.

Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Bailey Johnson and staff photographer Kyle Robertson on the latest edition of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this episode we recap the latest 2-0 win over the LA Galaxy, provide an update on where the Crew sit in the standings and look ahead to tomorrow’s "Hell is Real" rivalry match.

Crew snap four-game winless streak, look ahead to tomorrow against FC Cincinnati

Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Bailey Johnson on the newest edition of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this episode we recap the last match against Inter Miami, talk about the Crew’s recent performance, and discuss what’s ahead for this team after first 10 games.

Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Bailey Johnson on the newest edition of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this episode we recap the last match against Inter Miami, talk about the Crew’s recent performance, and discuss what’s ahead for this team after first 10 games.

10 matches in

Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Bailey Johnson and staff photographer Kyle Robertson on the latest episode of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this edition we recap the Crew’s recent performance, talk about how defender Will Sands to miss the rest of the season with a torn ACL, and look ahead to tomorrow’s nights match against Inter Miami.

Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Bailey Johnson and staff photographer Kyle Robertson on the latest episode of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this edition we recap the Crew’s recent performance, talk about how defender Will Sands to miss the rest of the season with a torn ACL, and look ahead to tomorrow’s nights match against Inter Miami.

Catching up on a busy week

Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Bailey Johnson and sports photographer Kyle Robertson on the newest edition of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this episode we recap the latest 1-1 draw against the New England Revolution, talk about the Crew’s performance as of late, and look ahead to the next match against Charlotte.

Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Bailey Johnson and sports photographer Kyle Robertson on the newest edition of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this episode we recap the latest 1-1 draw against the New England Revolution, talk about the Crew’s performance as of late, and look ahead to the next match against Charlotte.

A point in the 98th minute

Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Bailey Johnson on the newest edition of the Columbus Crew Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this episode we recap the latest three Crew victories, talk about what’s happened with player Aidan Morris, and discuss how the Crew have been scoring more goals as of late.

Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Bailey Johnson on the newest edition of the Columbus Crew Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this episode we recap the latest three Crew victories, talk about what’s happened with player Aidan Morris, and discuss how the Crew have been scoring more goals as of late.

Big news for Aidan Morris and the Crew buzzing around MLS

Dispatch sports columnist Michael speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Bailey Johnson and staff photographer Kyle Robertson on the latest edition of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this episode recap the Crew’s latest two game winning streak, provide injury updates, and look ahead to Saturday’s game against D.C. United.

Dispatch sports columnist Michael speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Bailey Johnson and staff photographer Kyle Robertson on the latest edition of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this episode recap the Crew’s latest two game winning streak, provide injury updates, and look ahead to Saturday’s game against D.C. United.

Crew on fire

A podcast about everything Columbus Crew SC from the Columbus Dispatch.

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Roast Beef Sandwiches

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Soccer Speakeasy

Sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew SC beat reporter Jacob Myers, and staff photographer Kyle Robertson discuss the recent exit interviews with President Tim Bezbatchenko and head coach Caleb Porter, next we talk about player Federico Higuain and his departure from the team, and look at what will happen with the Crew SC’s training facility at Obetz. Finally, we provide out thoughts on the groundbreaking for the new stadium and discuss player Alex Crognale.

Sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew SC beat reporter Jacob Myers, and staff photographer Kyle Robertson discuss the recent exit interviews with President Tim Bezbatchenko and head coach Caleb Porter, next we talk about player Federico Higuain and his departure from the team, and look at what will happen with the Crew SC’s training facility at Obetz. Finally, we provide out thoughts on the groundbreaking for the new stadium and discuss player Alex Crognale.

Farewell Pipa

Luis Argudo

Lalas Abubakar

Sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew SC beat reporter Jacob Myers to discuss the Lalas Abubakar, Luis Argudo departures from team, recaps the recent MLS expansion draft, and talks about which players were exposed and which players were protected. Finally, we talk about what is next for the Columbus Crew SC and answer questions submitted via social media.

Sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew SC beat reporter Jacob Myers to discuss the Lalas Abubakar, Luis Argudo departures from team, recaps the recent MLS expansion draft, and talks about which players were exposed and which players were protected. Finally, we talk about what is next for the Columbus Crew SC and answer questions submitted via social media.

Departures of Lalas Abubakar, Luis Argudo

Columbus Crew SC beat reporter Jacob Myers discusses the recent signing of defender Axel Sjoberg off waivers, speaks with special guest Steve Sirk to talk about his new book “A Massive Collection, Vol. 1”, and we hear how Steve got the idea to write this book. Finally, we hear about how this book got started and key points from this are discussed. 

Columbus Crew SC beat reporter Jacob Myers discusses the recent signing of defender Axel Sjoberg off waivers, speaks with special guest Steve Sirk to talk about his new book “A Massive Collection, Vol. 1”, and we hear how Steve got the idea to write this book. Finally, we hear about how this book got started and key points from this are discussed.

Crew historian Steve Sirk on “A Massive Collection, Vol. 1”

Sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew SC beat reporter Jacob Myers, and staff photographer Kyle Robertson as they recap the latest 1-0 loss against NYC FC, how coach Caleb Porter reshuffled the lines for this match, and we preview the upcoming match against FC Cincinnati. Finally, we talk about which teams will be joining the MLS in years to come, what the plans are for Crew SC’s new stadium, and what could potentially happen with the current Mapfre Stadium redevelopment.

Sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew SC beat reporter Jacob Myers, and staff photographer Kyle Robertson as they recap the latest 1-0 loss against NYC FC, how coach Caleb Porter reshuffled the lines for this match, and we preview the upcoming match against FC Cincinnati. Finally, we talk about which teams will be joining the MLS in years to come, what the plans are for Crew SC’s new stadium, and what could potentially happen with the current Mapfre Stadium redevelopment.

Hell is Real 2.5

Morgan Hughes

Sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew SC beat reporter Jacob Myers, and staff photographer Kyle Robertson to discuss all of the on field news, recap the latest 1-1 draw against the Vancouver Whitecaps FC, and discuss which teams have already clinched a spot in the MLS Playoffs. Next we are joined by special guest Morgan Hughes to talk about the new Crew SC stadium renderings that were released this week, the final sale of the new stadium site, and what we like about the released renderings.

Sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew SC beat reporter Jacob Myers, and staff photographer Kyle Robertson to discuss all of the on field news, recap the latest 1-1 draw against the Vancouver Whitecaps FC, and discuss which teams have already clinched a spot in the MLS Playoffs. Next we are joined by special guest Morgan Hughes to talk about the new Crew SC stadium renderings that were released this week, the final sale of the new stadium site, and what we like about the released renderings.

Breaking down the new stadium with Morgan Hughes

Darlington Nagbe

Sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew SC beat reporter Jacob Myers, and staff photographer Kyle Robertson to discuss how the Crew will acquire Darlington Nagbe from Atlanta United, speculate who will be on the protected list for the upcoming MLS expansion draft, and recap last night’s United States Women’s National team game against Sweden. Finally, we talk about some of the defensive mistakes that U.S. team made and discuss the debut of Coach Vlatko Andonovski.

Sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew SC beat reporter Jacob Myers, and staff photographer Kyle Robertson to discuss how the Crew will acquire Darlington Nagbe from Atlanta United, speculate who will be on the protected list for the upcoming MLS expansion draft, and recap last night’s United States Women’s National team game against Sweden. Finally, we talk about some of the defensive mistakes that U.S. team made and discuss the debut of Coach Vlatko Andonovski.

Talking Darlington Nagbe, expansion draft

Sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew SC beat reporter Jacob Myers, and staff photographer Kyle Robertson as they recap the 1-1 draw against the Chicago Fire, discuss where the team sits as of now, and talk about where key breakdowns have occurred throughout the season. Finally, we answer questions submitted via social media.

Sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew SC beat reporter Jacob Myers, and staff photographer Kyle Robertson as they recap the 1-1 draw against the Chicago Fire, discuss where the team sits as of now, and talk about where key breakdowns have occurred throughout the season. Finally, we answer questions submitted via social media.

No shield this year

Sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew SC beat reporter Jacob Myers, and staff photographer Kyle Robertson as they recap the latest 3-1 victory over FC Cincinnati, discuss the brawl that broke out between players during this match, and provide Crew SC player injury updates. Next we preview the upcoming match up against Chicago Fire, discuss how the Downtown Commission unanimously agreed to demolish nine Arena District buildings starting next month, and answer questions submitted via social media.

Sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew SC beat reporter Jacob Myers, and staff photographer Kyle Robertson as they recap the latest 3-1 victory over FC Cincinnati, discuss the brawl that broke out between players during this match, and provide Crew SC player injury updates. Next we preview the upcoming match up against Chicago Fire, discuss how the Downtown Commission unanimously agreed to demolish nine Arena District buildings starting next month, and answer questions submitted via social media.

In any case

Tim Bezbatchenko

Sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew SC beat reporter Jacob Myers and guest Randy Kilbride, from Flint and Kilbride, to recap the latest 3-1 victory over Atlanta United, provide updates regarding player injuries, and talk the latest news on the Crew SC. Finally, we are joined by Columbus Crew SC president and general manager Tim Bezbatchenko to discuss the land of the new downtown stadium, where things were at when Bezbatchenko joined the Columbus Crew SC organization, and talk about the expected experience center that will be located in the Short North. Finally, we get updates on what is going on with the current Crew SC training facility in Obetz, Ohio.

Sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew SC beat reporter Jacob Myers and guest Randy Kilbride, from Flint and Kilbride, to recap the latest 3-1 victory over Atlanta United, provide updates regarding player injuries, and talk the latest news on the Crew SC. Finally, we are joined by Columbus Crew SC president and general manager Tim Bezbatchenko to discuss the land of the new downtown stadium, where things were at when Bezbatchenko joined the Columbus Crew SC organization, and talk about the expected experience center that will be located in the Short North. Finally, we get updates on what is going on with the current Crew SC training facility in Obetz, Ohio.

Tim Bezbatchenko drops in

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