Columbus Crew fends off C.F. Pachuca in hard-fought 2-1 victory

Crew Tactical Review: Columbus Tops Atlas and Pachuca in Leagues Cup

The Columbus Crew kicked off the Leagues Cup with a strong performance, winning against Atlas 3-1 and Pachuca 2-1. Interim head coach Laurent Courtois has revitalized the team's tactics, reverting back to the formations used under former coach Wilfried Nancy. The Crew displayed impressive formational dynamics, utilizing multiple setups depending on their position on the field, establishing control over their matches. However, defensive lapses in…

Columbus Crew fends off C.F. Pachuca in hard-fought 2-1 victory

The Columbus Crew defeated C.F. Pachuca on Friday night to earn its second straight Leagues Cup group stage win, building on the Black & Gold’s 3-1 win over Atlas F.C. earlier in the week.  An acrobatic finish from Brais Méndez put the Black & Gold ahead in the 19th minute. Andre Gomes played a backheel pass from the touchline to Malte Amundsen at the left side of the 18-yard box. Amundsen lofted a short, left-footed cross into the six-yard box,…