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On this podcast we'll discuss all things Columbus Crew SC as well as other events in the world of Major League Soccer. Content will range from game reviews, predictions, transfer news as well as ranking teams and players.
A podcast about everything Columbus Crew SC from the Columbus Dispatch.
“Inside The Crew” is Columbus Crew SC's weekly radio show hosted by Crew TV broadcasters Neil Sika & Jordan Angeli, and can be first heard live on 97.1 FM The Fan every Tuesday at 9:00 p.m. ET during the season.
Join hosts John Zidar and Darby Schaaf as they discuss all things Columbus Crew SC, Major League Soccer, and their ever-increasing levels of celebrity fandom. Glory to Columbus. Here we go.
Neil Sika and Jordan Angeli keep you up to date on Columbus Crew SC. New episodes every Tuesday night throughout the season.
Three guys talk about Columbus Crew SC and FC Cincinnati with minimal research, zero credentials, and a pocket full of dad jokes.
Drake Hills, Nashville SC and Major League Soccer reporter for the Tennessean, sits down with USA Today Network journalists Jaime Cardenas and Nick Gray to discuss the latest soccer news, mixed with a little bit of spice and everything nice.
In depth discussion about the MLS: the structure, playoffs, where it has been and where it is going!By Justin
In depth conversation regarding the Columbus Crew's current roster, projected lineup and player developments.By Justin
In depth discussion and analysis of the US Men's National Team including formation, style of play and player personnel.By Justin
Discussion regarding the MLS Western Conference standings including playoff predictions and standing placements.By Justin
Pre pre-season rankings of the entire Eastern Conference- discussion regarding standings and playoff teams.By Justin
Sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew SC 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 what has been going on with the Columbus Crew and the which players are gone and which new players the teams acquired. Next we…
Analysis and review of the 2021 MLS SuperDraft with a focus on the Columbus Crew and other current events.By Justin
Thorough conversation regarding the Columbus Crew's new downtown stadium; including stadium renderings, expectations and favorite memories at the old stadium.By Justin
Review and analysis of the 2020 MLS home jerseys- feel free to follow along through https://www.footyheadlines.com/2019/08/2020-mls-kit-overview-all-about-new-mls.html for reference.By Justin
Overview of the 2021 MLS Trade Tracker article.By Justin
This episode reviews and grades the Columbus Crew roster; this includes free agency, re-entry draft and contract options.By Justin
You're listening to the latest, lamest, and DEFINITELY LAST EPISODE OF ACES RADIO! That's right kids, we're going out on top! Well, for the team. For us, it's definitely the bottom. After lad check-in, special guest MORGAN HUGHES (#rest) joins us to recap MLS Cup. We talk roster moves, new jerseys, and answer YOUR questions of the week! Also, Mad L…
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'Champions of Major League Soccer' | Inside The Crew
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There's no more fitting way to end this season's Inside The Crew season with a recap of Columbus Crew SC's 2020 MLS Cup win. First, President & General Manager Tim Bezbatchenko joins Neil & Jordan to discuss the Club's journey over the last nine months, the team's performance in MLS Cup, and what lies ahead (4:44). Next, in a fitting moment, soccer…
In depth review and analysis of the MLS Cup Final between the Columbus Crew and the Seattle Sounders.By Justin
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Reflecting on MLS Cup, entire 2020 Crew season and future
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Columbus Crew SC beat reporter Jacob Myers and staff photographer Kyle Robertson speak with special guest Morgan Hughes on the latest edition of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this episode we recap Saturday’s MLS Cup Crew SC 3-0 victory over the Seattle Sounders. Next, we talk about how this was accomplished, how players Darlington Nagbe and …
Columbus Crew SC beat reporter Jacob Myers speaks with Dispatch staff photographer Kyle Robertson on the latest episode of the Speakeasy podcast. During this episode we discuss how the Crew SC are MLS Cup Champions, break down the match against the Seattle Sounders, and talk about the performance of the Crew players Aidan Morris, Lucas Zelarayán, J…
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Nashville SC's inaugural season in review, plus 2021 striker talk
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Nashville SC's inaugural season is in the books, and it was an on-field success. Hosts Drake Hills and Nick Gray evaluate the 2020 season and discuss the right back and striker outlooks heading into 2021. Plus, Drake makes bad choices in our 2020 superlatives, but on purpose I guess? Thanks for listening to Plugged In all season long! Rate and revi…
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The Final Test – Nagbe, Santos out for MLS Cup
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Sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew SC beat reporter Jacob Myers, and staff photographer Kyle Robertson on the latest edition of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this episode we talk about how the Crew has confirmed that a second player has tested positive for the coronavirus, discuss how midfielders Darlington Nagbe and Pe…
OMGWTFBBQ Columbus Crew are in MLS Cup!!!!! After lad check-in, we recap the game vs. the New England Bruce Arenas and look forward to a game that most of us can't attend. We talk refs, Dong Arber, and what our feels will be not being with our full Crew family for the game. Man Balls are awarded, Crew vs. Fuck Seattle is previewed, and we learn fiv…
In depth analysis of the Eastern Conference Final and preview of the MLS Cup Final. Dare to be MassiveBy Justin
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One Final MLS Cup at MAPFRE Stadium | Inside The Crew
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This is it! After more than nine months of an unforgettable 2020 season, we are back with a rematch of Week 2 as Columbus Crew SC hosts Seattle Sounders FC in the 2020 MLS Cup on Saturday, Dec. 12 at MAPFRE Stadium. First, Neil and Jordan welcome in the Crew's English radio voice, Chris Doran (5:01). Then, Sounders TV play-by-play announcer Keith C…
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The Columbus Crew is the Eastern Conference champion, Seattle Sounders await in MLS Cup
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Sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew SC beat reporter Jacob Myers, and staff photographer Kyle Robertson on the latest edition of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this episode we recap last nights 3-2 Seattle Sounders FC victory over Minnesota United FC, talk about how the Crew SC won the 1-0 Eastern Conference Final match a…
This is definitely the worst episode of ACES Radio ever. Seriously. Our recording bot jacked the audio up, and we repaired it as best we could. It sounds like a junior high AV club spliced it together while on a Mountain Dew bender. There's a lad check-in, recap of Crew vs. Nashville, talk of underdogs, YOUR questions of the week, score predictions…
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Crew marches on to Eastern Conference final vs. New England
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Sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew SC beat reporter Jacob Myers, and staff photographer Kyle Robertson on the latest edition of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this episode we discuss how another Crew player has since tested positive for the coronavirus bring the total number of player positives cases to 8, next we recap …
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EASTERN CONFERENCE FINAL WEEK! | Inside The Crew
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Neil and Jordan recap the Crew's 2-0 win over Nashville SC in the Eastern Conference Semifinals before taking a few questions off the bat about the upcoming match vs. New England in the Eastern Conference Final (00:11). Next, former New England Revolution forward and U.S. Men's National Team player Charlie Davies calls in to discuss the match-up (1…
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Crew has COVID-19 cases, playoff game vs. Nashville still on
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Columbus Crew SC beat reporter Jacob Myers speaks with Dispatch staff photographer Kyle Robertson on the latest edition of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this episode we recap the recent news of how 6 Columbus Crew SC players have now tested positive for the coronavirus. Next we recap what was said during head coach Caleb Porter’s media press…
It's a special PLAYOFF EDITION OF ACES RADIO! After a lad check-in involving turkeys and bubbles and the crap that is Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, the lads discuss Columbus Crew vs. Red Bull New York Red Bull. MLS playoffs are awesome and if you don't agree, you're wrong. We read YOUR questions of the week and talk about what Thanksgiving food Josh …
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Looking forward to Columbus Crew, looking back at win vs. Toronto FC
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Nashville SC's first MLS Cup Playoffs run has reached three games following its 1-0 extra-time victory vs. Toronto FC. Hosts Drake Hills and Nick Gray analyze the victory and the conference semifinal matchup against Columbus Crew. Will the Crew's issues with COVID-19 positive tests play a big role in the matchup? Or will the matchup take place on a…
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Eastern Conference Semifinals Bound! | Inside The Crew
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First, Neil and Jordan speak with Jeff Barger, the Communications Director of the Nordecke (6:27). Then, it’s a double-preview as Neil and Jordan first preview a (then potential) match-up against Nashville (Spoiler: the Crew faces Nashville on Nov. 29 at 8 p.m. ET in Columbus) with help from Nashville SC analyst Lori Lindsay (13:23). Then, it’s on …
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Chaos in the East, previewing Crew-Nashville in conference semis
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Sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew SC beat reporter Jacob Myers, and staff photographer Kyle Robertson on the latest edition of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this episode we recap what happened with last night’s MLS matches, review last Saturday’s 3-2 victory over the New York Red Bulls, and preview Sunday’s upcoming co…
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Predicting and breaking down Crew vs. Red Bulls, MLS Cup Playoffs
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Sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew SC beat reporter Jacob Myers, and staff photographer Kyle Robertson on the latest edition of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this we recap how things turned out in the east and west conferences of the MLS. Next, we preview Saturday’s upcoming home first round playoff matchup between the …
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It's 2020 MLS Cup Playoffs Time! Plus, Derrick Etienne Jr. On Facing His Former Team | Inside The Crew
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Midfielder Derrick Etienne Jr. joins to discuss the team's regular-season and what it's like going into Round One of the MLS Cup Playoffs against his childhood team, the New York Red Bulls (2:56). Next, Steve Cangialosi of RBNY's TV broadcast calls in to discuss Saturday's home match (13:44). Then, Neil & Jordan break down the rest of the Round One…
The Columbus Crew regular season is over, much like Drabby's lifespan. After check-in, the lads discuss the season finale against Atlanta United, including what a jerkface Escobar is. The lads also award their regular season MVP, Defender of the Year, and Kirk Urso Heart Awards. They answer YOUR questions of the week, including what Crew player wou…
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Previewing where the Crew SC sit ahead of the MLS Cup Playoffs
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Sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew SC 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 latest 2-1 victory over Atlanta United, discuss how the Crew has clinched a home field advantage in the first round of the MLS Pla…
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Spanish Voice of the Crew Juan Valladares, Plus The Athletic's Paul Tenorio | Inside The Crew
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Neil and Jordan recap the regular season as No. 3 Columbus Crew SC looks to take advantage of a near-two-week break before hosting No. 6 New York Red Bulls on Nov. 21 at MAPFRE Stadium (0:06). Next, The Athletic's Paul Tenorio joins to discuss the U.S. Men's National Team's roster and upcoming schedule during the November FIFA break (13:17). Then, …
Well well well. If it isn't another Crew win-that-looked-like-a-loss followed by a loss-that-should-have-been-a-win. The lads check in... Bront talks about working the polls (not the poles), John talks about good beer, Drabby talks about playing Among Us. The lads recap games vs. DOOP and Orlando, the death of Crew defense, being winless on the roa…
Sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew SC 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 performance in the 2-1 loss against Orlando City. Next, we also look back at how the Crew played during the 2-1 victory aga…
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The Debut Of Krisztian Nemeth, Plus Previewing Orlando, Atlanta Matches with USWNT Alum Ali Krieger And Former MLS Pro Dan Gargan | Inside The Crew
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Forward Krisztian Nemeth scored his first Crew goal in his home debut with the Black & Gold on Sunday vs. Philadelphia, as the Hungarian international joins Neil & Jordan to talk about his transition to Columbus, and if he should continue playing soccer or focus on his hobbies of handball and tennis (2:16). Next, Ali Krieger of Orlando City SC's br…
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Nashville SC is in the playoffs. But what will NSC do in them?
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Nashville SC has clinched a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference MLS Cup Playoffs, but seeding is the name of the game in the final three matches of the regular season. What does Nashville SC have to do in order to avoid the first round? Plus, Jhonder Cádiz talk, the best XI heading into the playoffs and more Nashville SC discussion by hosts Drak…
OMGWTFBBQ Columbus Crew?! The lads check in, so we can hear about Bront watching Bar Rescue and John living it. Drabby talks about bird webinars because of course. The lads refuse to recap the last two games, but talk about all the garbage soccer played. They discuss current events with the Crew and league, and read ALL OF YOUR QUESTIONS OF THE WEE…
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Columbus Crew going in the wrong direction in home stretch of 2020 season
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Sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew SC 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 1-0 loss to DC United, discuss how the Crew has only earned 5 points in the last 7 games, and talk about the Crew’s overall…
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Defender Aboubacar Keita, Voice of D.C. United Dave Johnson, and Philadelphia Union's JP Dellacamera | Inside The Crew
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Defender Aboubacar Keita makes it a hat-trick with his third appearance on Inside The Crew (3:46). Next, D.C. United's Dave Johnson joins to preview Wednesday's match (13:58) before Philadelphia-based sportscaster JP Dellacamera calls in to discuss this Sunday's home match vs. the Philadelphia Union (23:59).…
Greetings, Bezlords. Another episode of ACES Radio, wherein: John gets that sweet PAM money, Bront pretends to be an independent voter, and Drabby rakes leaves. No seriously, we talk about this. The lads recap Crew vs. NYCFCSC and talk about how well everyone but Pedro played. We talk Supporter Shield nonsense, whether we'd attend MLS Cup, and Mens…
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Derrick Etienne Jr. Makes His Show Debut! Plus, Houston-Based Matt Peterson Preview's HOUvCLB | Inside The Crew
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Derrick Etienne Jr. spoke about the competitiveness growing up in a soccer-centric household and the Crew's response to some late-season adversity (3:09). Next, Houston-based broadcaster, Matt Peterson, previews the Crew's final Western Conference match of the regular season at Houston on Oct. 24 (15:25). Lastly, Twitter Mailbag is BACK! (26:15).…
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Can the Crew overcome current 0-3-1 slump?
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Sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew SC beat reporter Jacob Myers, and staff photographer Kyle Robertson on the latest edition of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this episode we recap the recent 2-1 loss against FC Cincinnati, break down what happened with the Crew’s playing performance, and speculate where the team’s defen…
Oh boy. We get to talk about Crew vs. FCC. Yay. Can't wait. BUT FIRST. A lad check-in where John and Drabby dodge walnuts and Bront is almost ready to start using his arm for... whatever it is he does with it. We ramble about a bunch of junk related to the game, Jaap Stam sucks, and we hope we get to see Bouba Keita again some day but probably not …
Hello, Crew nation! This description will be infinitely more exciting than the games against Dallas and Montreal, which the lads will discuss! After, of course, a check-in on Bront's bionic arm and John doing his civic duty. Heh. Duty. MOVING ON. The lads discuss how terrible the Crew played in general, and CERTAIN UNNAMED PLAYERS did in particular…
