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 bridge for international stars during the 2020 MLS Cup Championship run and the move into Lower.com Field (now Scotts Miracle-Gro Field). We go into his upbringing, how he got to Columbus, joining the Crew organization, and then finally we talk about his book that came out this week!"Goal!: Awesome Soccer Stories and Fun Facts for Kids." profiles over 100 players for young kids to help them know more about the players who have shaped the beautiful game!Get the Book: "Goal!: Awesome Soccer Stories and Fun Facts for Kids" is available now at major retailers and local Columbus bookstores and also at this link to help the publisher: geni.us/goalawesomesoccerBe sure to follow us on our socials below:➡️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/4thecrewpodcast➡️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/4TheCrewPodcast➡️ Discord: https://discord.com/invite/FbVsmuDuat➡️ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@4thecrewpodcast

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 first win and trying to find its identity.

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, where accountability falls, and whether this is a temporary dip or something more structural.

PS. Matt had some wifi issues during this episode so apologies ahead of time lol

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 this week. Their arrival provides a much needed boost to the team, especially following the departure of Ibrahim Aliyu in his trade to the Houston Dynamo.

We also take a moment to look at the expanding soccer landscape in Ohio as the new MLS NEXT Pro club in Cleveland begins to take shape in the form of Forest City Cleveland. It is a packed show covering everything from the match preview, to off field issues, to the future of the professional game in the North Ohio.

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 fits into the bigger picture of the MLS season. Full Columbus Crew match analysis and reaction inside.

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 Crew vs SKC recap this is the episode for you.

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 newly constructed it is. But that might actually say a lot heading into this match.We talk about:- How the Crew can exploit Kansas City’s lack of depth- Where SKC could be vulnerable- Who needs to step up for Columbus- Whether this is a game the Crew have to dominate to be legit contendersIf Columbus wants to set the tone early, this feels like an opportunity to expose a roster that may not be built to compete over 90 minutes. Let us know your score predictions and what you’re expecting from this one.