Columbus Crew vs Chester Bimbo Boys | Match 31 - Sep. 29, 2018 7:30 PM ET

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What will be the result of the Crew's 09/29/18 match vs Philadelphia?

Poll closed Sep 29, 2018.
  1. Win by two or more goals

    21.6%
  2. Win by one goal

    48.6%
  3. Canadian Win (née Tie)

    2.7%
  4. Lose by one goal

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  5. Lose by two or more goals

    8.1%
  6. Ghana Win: any Ghanaian Crew player gets a goal or assist & Crew win by 2 or more (worth 2 points!!)

    16.2%
  7. "A goal itself is but a shadow." - Pedro Santos

    2.7%
  1. chr1st

    chr1st Member+

    Jan 19, 2011
    Dayton
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Columbus Crew SC vs Philadelphia Union
    2008 MLS CUP CELEBRATION



    Oh, dear me-bus, I miss the 2008 team and the sweet, sweet feeling of winning trophies. Please, Guillermo, lend us your strength and show us the way to MLS Cup. Amen.



    And now, for the main event...

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    MLS Regular Season Match - Saturday, September 29, 7:30 PM - MAPFRE Stadium

    Broadcast: ESPN+ (how?), CW Columbus, Spectrum Sports OH, BCSN2

    Links: MLS Match Center

    Vitals:
    Columbus Crew SC
    47 P / 30 G / 1.57 PPG | 13W-9L-8D | 39 GF / 38 GA / 1 GD | L5: DWDLW

    Philadelphia Union
    46 P / 30 G / 1.53 PPG | 14W-12L-4D | 43 GF / 45 GA / -2 GD | L5: WDLWW

    Goal Leaders:
    Columbus Crew SC
    Gyasi Zardes - 16
    Federico Higuaín - 5
    Niko Hansen - 3

    Philadelphia Union
    Cory Burke - 8
    Fabrice-Jean Picault - 8
    Bořek Dočkal - 5
    Ilsinho - 5
    C.J. Sapong - 4

    Previous Meeting:
    May 9, 2018 @ MAPFRE Stadium
    Columbus Crew SC 1, Philadelphia Union 0

    Notes:
    It's a busy week for the Union. They hosted (and outperformed, using a B squad!!) a very good SKC team on Sunday. They travel to Houston for THE CUP Final on Wednesday night (pray for extra time and penalties). Then, on Saturday, it's off to Columbus for a huge match that could massively influence playoff positioning.

    A loss will hurt, and it may keep us out of fourth. A tie isn't great but Philly will be under more pressure, especially considering their remaining schedule. A win could see us level on points with NYALPHABET for third place (depending on the match against Chicago on Wednesday).

    So, you know, JUST WIN, BABY!

    Discuss.
     
  2. TrueCrew

    TrueCrew Member+

    Dec 22, 2003
    Columbus, OH
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    We catch a break with Philly going to the USOC Final midweek. They are playing really well. We have been getting results at home but still seem in 2nd gear. Looking for non-Zardes production on offense and 3G still searching for Mensah's partner on D.

    Still, I think we are up 1 in a hard fought affair & get an insurance goal late. A winger scores!
     
  3. chr1st

    chr1st Member+

    Jan 19, 2011
    Dayton
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Honestly, I'm not feeling great about this one. Philly is flying high right now, and we've been less than stellar. Now, if we play our best soccer, I think we take them easy, but how often have we seen that this season?

    Nope, nope, nope. Not feeling it.
     
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  4. Draghignazzo

    Draghignazzo Member+

    Feb 24, 2007
    Columbus
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    We have to win, I can't take a week of @hangthadj gloating about his warnings that Philly might catch us. We need the 6 point game here!!!
     
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  5. Crewster

    Crewster Member+

    Jan 28, 2005
    Worthington
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Crewster forecast updated through the weekend:

    EAST

    Atlanta 69
    NYRB 65
    NYC 56
    Columbus 53
    Philadelphia 52
    DC 50
    Montreal 46
    New England 41
    Toronto 39
    Chicago 34
    Orlando 31

    WEST

    Kansas City 60
    Dallas 59
    LAFC 56
    Seattle 53
    Portland 53
    Salt Lake 51
    LA Galaxy 47
    Vancouver 46
    Minnesota 42
    Houston 38
    Colorado 30
    San Jose 26
     
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  6. Draghignazzo

    Draghignazzo Member+

    Feb 24, 2007
    Columbus
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    It's always amazing how close to the actual table this becomes the towards the end of the season.
     
  7. ohiotiger

    ohiotiger Member

    Oct 23, 2017
    Does anyone know how they will be honoring the 08 team?
     
  8. puttputtfc

    puttputtfc Member+

    Sep 7, 1999
    If it's up to PSV they'll simply ignore it.
     
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  9. ohiotiger

    ohiotiger Member

    Oct 23, 2017
    1044393183482925061 is not a valid tweet id
     
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  10. hangthadj

    hangthadj Member+

    A.S. Roma
    Mar 27, 2001
    Zone 14
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    As I said elsewhere, this game lined up perfectly for us in the schedule. The Union will be playing their third game in seven days. Beyond that they will be coming off a US Open Cup hangover, regardless of whether they win or lose on Wednesday.

    Despite the Union having advantage in the coaching box with tactical genius Jim Curtin leading the way, this is 3 points for the Crew.

    This one has the @hangthadj guarantee.
     
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  11. hardhead

    hardhead Moderator
    Staff Member

    Aug 19, 2008
    NEO
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    OK, I just bought my tickets in sec 104. I'll be the guy in Crew gear standing with a guy in Union gear. I'm really amped about this match--the most important one of the season to date! The weather looks perfect, too. And, for the first time since moving back to Ohio 4 years ago, I'll be staying in Columbus and not driving back to NE Ohio...so I'm not going to be driving. Watch out, MAPFRE!
     
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  12. hardhead

    hardhead Moderator
    Staff Member

    Aug 19, 2008
    NEO
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Also, I'd appreciate help for scheduling my friend from Philly, who is flying in for his first away match. I think his plane arrives at 9am and I won't be down to Columbus until about 3pm after my kids' soccer matches.

    Where should I send him for breakfast/lunch/midday? I'm sure he'd want to watch Liverpool-Chelsea. Is there a sure thing for that, with food? Short North? Any of you want to watch that match with a great brit / educator/ Union fan / Liverpool fan / music aficionado?

    Should I take him to the tailgate before/after dinner? Land Grant? Old Skool? O'Reilly's? It's been a minute since I've lived in Columbus...

    I welcome all itinerary suggestions!
     
  13. chr1st

    chr1st Member+

    Jan 19, 2011
    Dayton
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Well, now I can safely say we're doomed.
     
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  14. hangthadj

    hangthadj Member+

    A.S. Roma
    Mar 27, 2001
    Zone 14
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    This guy sounds like a real asshole.
     
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  15. 110toyourleft

    110toyourleft Member+

    Jan 27, 2007
    Columbus
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Fado at Easton will have the game and is close to the airport. Will he be schlepping luggage or dropping off at a hotel prior? I'm pretty sure Endeavor (formerly Zauber) in Grandview shows the matches. McClellan's Pub on Sawmill is the Liverpool bar.

    I can endorse O'Reillys. Old Skool is fine and forgettable, though I've never eaten there. The same people that do local cantina. The Crest has a million beers and a good food menu. Or you can go to Lineage Brewing instead. Their food menu isn't extensive but the savory pies are great.
     
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  16. Draghignazzo

    Draghignazzo Member+

    Feb 24, 2007
    Columbus
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
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  17. hardhead

    hardhead Moderator
    Staff Member

    Aug 19, 2008
    NEO
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
  18. Ch(Elsey)

    Ch(Elsey) Member+

    Columbus Crew
    United States
    May 2, 2003
    Green, Ohio
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I have been railing on this celebration for months in that thread.

    Glad you get to be at the event that celebrates the MLS Champions even though

    will not be in attendance.

    I have been meaning to message you - Are you going to the tailgate? With kids?
     
  19. hardhead

    hardhead Moderator
    Staff Member

    Aug 19, 2008
    NEO
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    I'm hoping to make the tailgate--but no kids at this one for two reasons.

    1) My childhood friend Gary, who I've only seen twice in the last 10 years, is flying in for the match from Philadelphia. He's not bringing his kid, so I'm looking forward to some adult conversation/catching up. Gary's largely responsible for getting me into soccer 25 years ago when we were middle schoolers in Wilmington, DE. We bonded over music and technology, and then he infected me with this sport.

    2) My kids' cousin-siblings (each of my wife's sister's kids are within 2-months of my kids' ages) are spending Friday night at our place. They're going to be in no shape to make the trip (without a massive meltdown). I'd rather avoid that, especially since Gary will be in town.
     
  20. TKyle

    TKyle Moderator
    Staff Member

    Columbus Crew
    United States
    Dec 28, 2014
    Nordecke’s Porch
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I’m surprised “the Crew” got that many people to agree to come, considering those coming must have heard “the word on the street” of the reunion Kyle Martino tweeted about.

    LOL
     
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  21. DAK77

    DAK77 Member+

    Nov 10, 2008
    Merion Village, OH
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Pretty sure I went to every home game in 2008 but I have no idea who Andrew Peterson is.

    I'm wondering if there are other players and maybe even Sigi wondering who the hell he is.
     
  22. puttputtfc

    puttputtfc Member+

    Sep 7, 1999
    Someone won't be nominated for Realist Fan Award.
     
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  23. kgilbert78

    kgilbert78 Member+

    Borussia Mönchengladbach
    United States
    Dec 28, 2006
    Cowlumbus, OH
    Club:
    Borussia Mönchengladbach
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I actually have one of his game jerseys (garage sale) because he was #13, as I recall (my number as a player). He got into two games with the Crew--one start in 2008.
     
  24. jairadballerina

    jairadballerina Member+

    Sep 15, 2004
    C-Town
    I guess Adam Moffat couldn't get the day off from Home Depot...
     
  25. POdinCowtown

    POdinCowtown Member+

    Jan 15, 2002
    Columbus
    Isn't Moffatt still playing somewhere?
     

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