2020 Regular Season Expectation Poll

Discussion in 'Columbus Crew' started by Big J 0526, Jan 13, 2020.

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Where will the Crew finish in the standings after the season is complete?

Poll closed Feb 29, 2020.
  1. Crew win the Supporters Shield!!!

    3.2%
  2. Crew finish 1st in the East but do not win the Supporters Shield

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  3. Crew finish 2nd in the East

    15.9%
  4. Crew finish 3rd or 4th in the East and secure at least one home playoff game

    57.1%
  5. Crew finish 5th, 6th or 7th in the East, making the playoffs

    23.8%
  6. Crew finish outside of the playoffs (Doooooooom)

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  7. Crew win the Queso McDouchenozzle Wooden Spoon Award

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  1. Minnman

    Minnman Member+

    Feb 11, 2000
    Columbus, OH, USA
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Probably not. The VP of marketing will report directly to Lyons and will be a pretty senior hire, from what I can tell from the job posting:

    https://www.velvetjobs.com/job-posting/vp-marketing-with-columbus-crew-in-columbus-oh-p37252578

    Certainly, someone with a far deeper resume than anyone else on that marketing team. Now, whether anyone already there "could" do that kind of work - or take a whack at it - I have no idea. But I doubt Lyons would let them even try.
     
  2. Big J 0526

    Big J 0526 Member+

    Columbus Crew SC
    United States
    Sep 8, 2010
    Columbus, Ohio
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  3. DGA57v2

    DGA57v2 Member+

    Columbus Crew
    United States
    Apr 1, 2019
    I went with 3rd/4th but now without a jersey sponsor I can see them miss the playoffs.

    * The above comment is pure sarcasm and pokes fun at all the jersey sponsorship panic setting in through multiple threads.
     
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  4. LaMacchia

    LaMacchia Member+

    Jul 12, 2008
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    There is no panic, only disappointment. The sun will rise tomorrow and Nationwide will write a fat check in about 11 months.
     
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  5. POdinCowtown

    POdinCowtown Member+

    Jan 15, 2002
    Columbus
    Why would Nationwide want to have their name on a stadium that's just down the street from the arena they have naming rights for?
     
  6. Indy83

    Indy83 Red Card

    Red star belgrade
    Russia
    Jul 4, 2019
    Well at least I will die with my boots on.
     
  7. LaMacchia

    LaMacchia Member+

    Jul 12, 2008
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I think the popular theory is that Nationwide will be the jersey sponsor in the new stadium. I'm in agreement with those who are of the opinion that having two buildings sponsored by Nationwide on Nationwide Blvd might not be the best use of marketing dollars.
     
  8. runningoz

    runningoz Member

    Oct 25, 2014
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Doesn’t seem to bother Target in Minneapolis.
     
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  9. TKyle

    TKyle Moderator
    Staff Member

    Columbus Crew
    United States
    Dec 28, 2014
    Nordecke’s Porch
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    As for conflicting sponsors, it seems that there is some possibility that a team wearing a Nationwide jersey would be playing in MAPFRE stadium for awhile next season until the new stadium is finished.
    (Someone beat me to Honda on Fire jerseys in Toyota Park.)
     
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  10. kgilbert78

    kgilbert78 Member+

    Borussia Mönchengladbach
    United States
    Dec 28, 2006
    Cowlumbus, OH
    Club:
    Borussia Mönchengladbach
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I thought it was Pintos on Fire....


    ...I'll be here all week...;);)
     
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  11. Ueberjames

    Ueberjames Member+

    Columbus Crew
    Mar 28, 2009
    Stow, Ohio
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Because they're on our side?
     
  12. Kyle Crew

    Kyle Crew Member+

    Feb 23, 2013
    Columbus, Ohio
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I voted for 5th-7th. I think Atlanta, DC, and NYCFC will for sure be better. Toronto and Philly should be good. NYRB? What a weird offseason for them. NE still doesn't look great on paper, but Arena worked some real magic there, can't deny it. Chicago, Cincy, and Miami will all suck. Montreal will suck until they fire Theirry Henry. Orlando, who knows.
     
  13. Ch(Elsey)

    Ch(Elsey) Member+

    Columbus Crew
    United States
    May 2, 2003
    Green, Ohio
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I am waiting to see how Crew perform in the following two preseason Cup games against MLS teams.
     
  14. Minnman

    Minnman Member+

    Feb 11, 2000
    Columbus, OH, USA
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    FWIW, DC (and the USMNT) may have just lost Arriola to an ACL injury.
     
  15. Kyle Crew

    Kyle Crew Member+

    Feb 23, 2013
    Columbus, Ohio
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Yeah, but DC has Gressel now, so not the worst injury. Still have a front four of Ola, Asad, Rodriguez, and Gressel. That’s solid.
     
  16. Big J 0526

    Big J 0526 Member+

    Columbus Crew SC
    United States
    Sep 8, 2010
    Columbus, Ohio
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    mls "personalities" give their picks
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    • Ben Baer: 4th in East
    • Marcelo Balboa (Univision): 1st in East
    • Calen Carr: 8th in East
    • Charlie Davies: 7th in East
    • Matt Doyle: 4th in East
    • Kristian Jack (TSN): 5th in East
    • Frederic Lord (TVA Sports): 6th in East
     
  17. KCbus

    KCbus Moderator
    Staff Member

    United States
    Nov 26, 2000
    Reynoldsburg, OH
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Translation: No one knows WHAT the f*** to make of this team yet.
     
  18. kgilbert78

    kgilbert78 Member+

    Borussia Mönchengladbach
    United States
    Dec 28, 2006
    Cowlumbus, OH
    Club:
    Borussia Mönchengladbach
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Given the turnover, I'd be hard pressed to disagree...
     
  19. stanger

    stanger BigSoccer Supporter

    Nov 29, 2008
    Columbus
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Yup. Wouldn't surprise me if they won the shield same as finishing mid-table.

    What would shock me is not making the playoffs with this roster.
     
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  20. Ch(Elsey)

    Ch(Elsey) Member+

    Columbus Crew
    United States
    May 2, 2003
    Green, Ohio
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    My pick invoked the super saiyan power of optimism.
     
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  21. Dr.Fever

    Dr.Fever Member

    Columbus Crew
    United States
    Oct 19, 2018
    I voted before the final pre-season game of expected full number ones vs an MLS side.

    Certainly a sign.
     
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  22. Big J 0526

    Big J 0526 Member+

    Columbus Crew SC
    United States
    Sep 8, 2010
    Columbus, Ohio
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    last chance to vote.
     
  23. Minnman

    Minnman Member+

    Feb 11, 2000
    Columbus, OH, USA
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Looks like I'm among the biggest group of Kool-Aid drinkers. 55.7% of us think we'll get a home playoff match. I mean, why the hell not be optimistic? At least until we embarrass ourselves at home next Sunday, right?
     
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  24. TRUJDUB

    TRUJDUB Member+

    Nov 22, 2015
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    I think he is just not as good with his weak foot as Pedro who can play either side. But maybe your right maybe that’s how Porter sees it
     
  25. Big J 0526

    Big J 0526 Member+

    Columbus Crew SC
    United States
    Sep 8, 2010
    Columbus, Ohio
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    actually, 75.4% of us think we will get a home playoff game. only those fake fans with loser mentalities who voted to finish 5th, 6th or 7th dont think we will.
     
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