Soccer Speakeasy

Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Bailey Johnson on the latest episode of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this edition we prove updates from the Crew’s first week of training camp, talk about the news assistant coaches, and run through what we know about the roster so far.

Crew president and general manager Tim Bezbatchenko speaks to the media on Tuesday December 6, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. During this news conference the club announces Wilfried Nancy as new head coach of the Columbus Crew.

Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Bailey Johnson on the newest episode of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this edition we talk about how the MLS Cup match has been set, how the Crew’s coaching search continues, and review the MLS awards that were announced for this past season. Finally, we provide and update regarding other soccer news and notes.

Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Bailey Johnson and staff photographer Kyle Robertson on the newest episode of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this edition we talk about how the Crew has fired head coach Caleb Porter, speculate who might replace him as head coach, and what is next for the Columbus Crew.

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 talk about where things currently sit with the Crew, preview their final four regular season games, and discuss how this team seems to blow leads late and can’t seem to generate enough points.

Columbus Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter on the latest edition of the Speakeasy podcast. During this episode we discuss the Crew’s recent struggles on their home field, look back on the latest 2-2 draw against Atlanta United, and look ahead to the upcoming match against FC Cincinnati on Saturday August 27, 2022. Finally, we talk about the recent death of Jamey Rootes, the first president and general manager of the Columbus Crew and former general manager of the Houston Texans.

Sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Jacob Myers, and staff photographer Kyle Robertson on the latest edition of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this episode discuss the Crew’s recent 2-0 victory over FC Cincinnati, how the players have connected to look like a potential playoff team, and what lies ahead on the schedule for the Crew.

Sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Jacob Myers on the latest episode of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this edition we talk about the Crew’s recent performance and the goal that player Cucho Hernandez scored in his first game. Finally, we look ahead to the Crew's upcoming match against FC Cincinnati.

Sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Jacob Myers, and staff photographer Kyle Robertson on the latest edition of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this episode discuss the recent acquisition of player Cucho Hernandez, what this addition means for the team, and mention where things currently sit with the Columbus Crew. Finally, we talk what’s next for Columbus Crew and talk a look at the current MLS standings.

Sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Jacob Myers, and staff photographer Kyle Robertson on the latest edition of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this episode we recap where the Columbus Crew currently sit in the MLS standings, talk about their recent performance on the field, and mention their search for a new striker.

Sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Jacob Myers, and staff photographer Kyle Robertson on the latest edition of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this episode we recap where the Crew sit in the current MLS standings and discuss if this team is turning the season around.

Sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Jacob Myers, and staff photographer Kyle Robertson on the latest edition of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this edition we talk about the Crew traded player Gyasi Zardes, the recent performance we’ve seen from the team, and how they are lacking the ability to score goals this season. Finally, we discuss head coach Caleb Porter and our current thoughts regarding him.

Sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Jacob Myers, and staff photographer Kyle Robertson on the latest edition of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this edition we talk about how former Crew player Federico Higuaín signed a one-day contract so he could retire in black and gold. Next, we discuss last Saturday’s United States women's national soccer team and the recent game they play at Lower.com Field. Finally, we mention Crew’s recent performance and where they current sit in standings 5 matches into this season.

Sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Jacob Myers, and staff photographer Kyle Robertson on the latest edition of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this edition we provide an update on the Crew just 3 matches into the season, speculate if we think the club would be willing to trade player Gyasi Zardes right now, and look ahead to what is coming up for the Crew.

Sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Jacob Myers, and staff photographer Kyle Robertson on the latest edition of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this episode we recap the Crew’s recent 4-0 season opening victory, discuss key players on the team, and preview the upcoming matchup between Columbus and San Jose.

Sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Jacob Myers, and staff photographer Kyle Robertson on the latest edition of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this episode we analyze the Columbus Crew before the start of the upcoming 2022 season. Finally, we talk about key Crew players on this roster, and head coach Caleb Porter.

Sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Jacob Myers, and staff photographer Kyle Robertson on the latest edition of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this episode we discuss the final 2-0 loss against the Chicago Fire FC, talk about how the Crew missed the MLS playoffs this year, and mention how much of this we think falls on head coach Caleb Porter. Finally, we talk about where the Crew go from here and all the topics that we will be talking about this off season.

Sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Jacob Myers, and staff photographer Kyle Robertson on the latest edition of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this episode we recap the Crew’s performance in the past two games, talk about last night 3-2 victory over Orlando City, and discuss how head coach Caleb Porter has tested positive for COVID-19. Next, we break down the current standings in the MLS, talk about the Crew’s chances of the making the playoffs this year, and discuss Bruce Arena, the head coach for the New England Revolution, and how he’s tied Sigi Schmid for the most MLS regular-season coaching wins.

Sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Jacob Myers, and staff photographer Kyle Robertson on the latest edition of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this episode we recap the latest 4-0 victory over Inter Miami, discuss the current MLS rankings as of right now, and look ahead to tomorrow night’s game against Nashville SC. Finally, we speculate what we think it might take for the Crew to make the playoffs this year and discuss what Gregg Berhalter and the United States Men’s National Team has recently been up to.

Sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Jacob Myers, and staff photographer Kyle Robertson on the latest edition of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this episode we recap the latest 3-0 loss against the Philadelphia Union, break down how the Crew won the Campeones Cup, and discuss the final six regular season games that remain for the Columbus Crew.