Episodes
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Back to old Crew?
Columbus Crew beat reporter Brianna Mac Kay speaks with Dispatch business editor Ben Lanka on the latest episode of the Columbus Crew Soccer Speakeasy podcast. In this edition, we recap last night’s 2-1 loss to NYC FC, look ahead to Saturday’s Hell Is Real match, and recap the World Cup.
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Farewell to Rossi Raptor and USMNT
Columbus Crew beat reporter Brianna Mac Kay speaks with Dispatch business editor Ben Lanka on the latest episode of the Columbus Crew Soccer Speakeasy podcast. In this edition, we provide updates on where things sit with the World Cup and what’s happening before the Crew return to play.
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Steven Moreira, Cape Verde stuns Spain and more
Columbus Crew beat reporter Brianna Mac Kay speaks with Dispatch business editor Ben Lanka on the latest episode of the Columbus Crew Soccer Speakeasy podcast. In this edition, we provide updates on the Crew and what’s happening so far in the 2026 World Cup.
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World Cup preview
Columbus Crew beat reporter Brianna Mac Kay speaks with Dispatch business editor Ben Lanka on the latest episode of the Columbus Crew Soccer Speakeasy podcast. In this edition, we preview the upcoming World Cup and talk Columbus NWSL possible team names.
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Crew at the break
Columbus Crew beat reporter Brianna Mac Kay speaks with Dispatch business editor Ben Lanka on the latest episode of the Columbus Crew Soccer Speakeasy podcast. In this edition, we discuss what the Crew has been up to since it’s on an eight-week World Cup break.
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Crew change coaches
Columbus Crew beat reporter Brianna Mac Kay speaks with Dispatch business editor Ben Lanka on the latest episode of the Columbus Crew Soccer Speakeasy podcast. In this edition, we discuss the Crew’s recent coaching changes and where things stand with the team thus far into the 2026 season.
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Crew streaking and NWSL backstory
Dispatch Business editor Ben Lanka speaks with reporter Jordan Laird on the latest episode of the Columbus Crew Soccer Speakeasy podcast. In this edition, we discuss the latest news regarding the Columbus Crew and talk about the backstory behind the NWSL team.
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It’s official! Columbus lands NWSL team
Columbus Crew beat reporter Brianna Mac Kay speaks with Dispatch business editor Ben Lanka on the latest episode of the Columbus Crew Soccer Speakeasy podcast. In this edition, we discuss how Columbus has officially landed an NWSL team and recap the Crew’s recent performance on the pitch.
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Crew’s small win and bigger loss
Columbus Crew beat reporter Brianna Mac Kay speaks with Dispatch Business editor Ben Lanka on the latest episode of the Columbus Crew Soccer Speakeasy podcast. In this edition, we recap what’s been happening with the Columbus Crew during the last week and break down the most recent matches.
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Can Columbus land an NWSL team? What we know about the city’s bid
Dispatch Business editor Ben Lanka speaks with reporter Jordan Laird on the latest episode of the Columbus Crew Soccer Speakeasy podcast. In this edition, we discuss everything we know about the possible NWSL expansion franchise and talk about the timeline for a potential announcement.
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A new Crew era
Columbus Crew beat reporter Brianna Mac Kay speaks with Dispatch Business editor Ben Lanka on the latest episode of the Columbus Crew Soccer Speakeasy podcast. In this edition, we recap the latest happenings with the Crew and discuss their new coach.
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Hell is Real is here again
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Brianna Mac Kay on the latest episode of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this edition, we recap the recent match against the Seattle Sounders and look ahead to Saturday’s Hell is Real matchup FC Cincinnati.
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The Crew are back?
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Brianna Mac Kay on the latest episode of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this edition, we recap the last two Crew victories and provide updates on the upcoming 2025 MLS All-Star game.
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The Crew at midseason (meh)
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Brianna Mac Kay and photography editor Kyle Robertson on the latest episode of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this edition, discuss the Crew’s performance halfway through the season and talk about how Guillermo...
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Do the Crew need to buy a striker? Who’s next to be enshrined into the Circle of Honor?
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace talks with special guest Morgan Hughes on the latest episode of the Columbus Crew Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this edition, we answer two key questions regarding the team right now and speculate on where things go from here.
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Upcoming: Congestion
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Brianna Mac Kay and photography editor Kyle Robertson on the latest episode of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this edition, we recap the 4-2 victory over Charlotte FC and look ahead to what’s next.
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Get Messi
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Brianna Mac Kay and photography editor Kyle Robertson on the latest episode of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this edition, we recap the roster moves the Crew made at the end of the transfer window and talk…
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Home and away in Cleveland
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Brianna Mac Kay on the latest episode of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this edition, we discuss recent Crew news and look ahead to Saturday's upcoming match against Inter Miami.
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Unbeaten through 6
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Brianna Mac Kay on the latest episode of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this edition, we recap everything that’s been happening with the Crew and looks ahead to what’s next for this team.
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Scorelessness
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Brianna Mac Kay and photography editor Kyle Robertson on the latest episode of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this edition, we recap everything that’s been happening with the team and look ahead to what’s next.
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Hard go in San Diego. Onward
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Brianna Mac Kay and photography editor Kyle Robertson on the latest episode of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this edition, we recap the Crew’s recent draw against San Diego FC, talk about the next matchup…
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Good MLS start, goodbye CONCACAF Champions Cup
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Brianna Mac Kay and photography editor Kyle Robertson on the latest episode of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this edition, we talk about the start of the season for the Crew and discuss how the first leg of the...
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Goodbye GOAT. What’s next?
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Brianna Mac Kay and photography editor Kyle Robertson on the latest episode of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this edition, we talk about how Cucho Hernandez has been transferred to La Liga’s Real Betis, and…
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A quiet offseason
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Brianna Mac Kay on the latest episode of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this edition, we recap how Federico Higuain returns as a Crew 2 coach and talk about training camp developments ahead of the new season.
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Season recap: 51 minutes on 50 games
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Brianna Mac Kay and photography editor Kyle Robertson on the latest episode of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this edition we recap how the New York Red Bulls knocked the Crew out of the MLS playoffs, recap...
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Wilfried Nancy talks about facing playoff elimination
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Brianna Mac Kay on the latest episode of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this edition we recap the first round of the playoffs and discuss what happened in first match between the Columbus Crew and the New York…
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Recapping the Crew’s 3-2 victory over the New York Reds Bulls
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Brianna Mac Kay and photography editor Kyle Robertson on the latest episode of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this edition we recap the Crew’s recent 3-2 end of season victory and look ahead to the start of the...
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Crew clench second in the East
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Brianna Mac Kay and photography editor Kyle Robertson on the latest episode of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this edition we recap everything that’s happened with the Crew in the last few weeks. Finally, we...
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From the second gentleman to the GOAT
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Brianna Mac Kay and staff photographer Adam Cairns on the latest episode of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this edition we recap how the Columbus Crew visited the White House, talk about what happened during the...
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Lucho vs Cucho: Hell is Real
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Brianna Mac Kay on the latest episode of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this edition we recap the latest 4-0 loss to the Seattle Sounders, talk about how Crew goalkeeper Abraham Romero got a red card in this…
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Trophy secured, Crew look to home stretch
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Brianna Mac Kay on the latest episode of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this edition we recap what’s currently going on with the Crew at this point in the season, break down the Crew’s 3-1 victory over LAFC in…
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Home field? Leagues Cup rolls on
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Brianna Mac Kay on the latest episode of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this edition we recap the recent performance of the Crew, discuss updates from Leagues Cup, and look ahead to what’s upcoming for Columbus.
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The Cleveland Crew
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Brianna Mac Kay and photography Kyle Robertson on the latest episode of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this edition we recap where things sit with the latest MLS standings, provide updates on the transfer…
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Summer of soccer
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Brianna Mac Kay and photography Kyle Robertson on the latest episode of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this edition we recap last night’s United State’s men’s national team 1-0 loss to Uruguay, talk about Aidan...
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Bye bye Bez
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Brianna Mac Kay on the latest episode of soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this edition we discuss how general manager Tim Bezbatchenko is leaving the Crew, talk about Issa Tall is being promoted from assistant general...
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From Monterrey to hell
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Brianna Mac Kay and photography Kyle Robertson on the latest episode of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this edition we recap the recent 2-1 loss to FC Cincinnati, discuss how Crew director of scouting Neil...
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From Montreal to Monterrey
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Brianna Mac Kay and photography editor Kyle Robertson on the latest edition of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this edition we recap Saturday’s 0-0 draw against CF Montreal and look ahead to Wednesday night’s...
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A lot of penalty kicks
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Brianna Mac Kay and photography editor Kyle Robertson on the latest edition of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this episode we talk about how the Crew advance to the CONCACAF semifinals, how the USWNT wins 7thg...
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61 minutes in Charlotte
Dispatch sports columnist Michael speaks Columbus Crew beat reporter Brianna Mac Kay and photography editor Kyle Robertson on the newest episode of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this edition we recap the recent 2-0 loss against Charlotte FC and talk about the refs during this match.
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Rumors, Champions Cup, back to MLS play
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Brianna Mac Kay on the latest episode of Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this edition we provide the newest updates regarding this team, look at the current MLS standings, and talk about the Crew’s performance in the...
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2 goals?
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Brianna Mac Kay on and photography editor Kyle Robertson on the newest edition of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this episode we discuss the new details released on the 2024 MLS All-Star Game, how the Crew…
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On training camp and beyond
Sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew reporter Brianna Mac Kay and Dispatch photography editor Kyle Robertson on the latest edition the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this edition we discuss the Crew’s upcoming training camp and their current roster ahead of this season.
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MLS has no offseason
Sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew reporter Brianna Mac Kay and Dispatch photography editor Kyle Robertson on the latest edition the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this edition we talk about what moves the Crew has been making in the off season, talk about how the…
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CHAMPIONS!
Sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew reporter Brianna Mac Kay and Dispatch photography editor Kyle Robertson on the latest edition the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this edition we recap how the Crew beat LAFC 2-1 this past Saturday in MLC Cup Final match. Finally, we…
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MLS Cup clash of titans, with Neil Sika
Sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew reporter Brianna Mac Kay and Dispatch photography editor Kyle Robertson on the latest episode of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this edition we recap what happened during the Crew’s 3-2 victory over FC Cincinnati last week and look...
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The biggest game in the world
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Brianna Mac Kay and photography editor Kyle Robertson on the latest episode of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this edition we recap the Crew’s 2-0 win against Orlando City and look ahead to Hell is Real against…
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Conference Semifinal: Columbus Crew at Orlando City
Columbus Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with photography editor Kyle Robertson on the latest episode of the Columbus Crew Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this edition we preview the Crew’s upcoming playoff match against Orlando, talk about how player Darlington Nagbe signed a...
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It’s win at home or go home
Dispatch columnist Michael Arace speaks with sports reporter Colin Gay on the latest episode of the Columbus Crew Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this edition we recap the Crew’s first two games against Atlanta United in the first round of the MLS playoffs. Finally, we hear from what Darlington...
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Decision Day: Atlanta is playoff opponent
Dispatch columnist Michael Arace speaks with sports reporter Colin Gay and photography editor Kyle Robertson on the newest episode of the Columbus Crew soccer speakeasy podcast. During this episode we recap the end of the regular season, discuss how the Crew will face Atlanta United in the first...
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A war of ego awaits in Atlanta
Columbus Dispatch columnist Michael Arace speaks with sports reporter Colin Gay and Photography editor Kyle Robertson on the newest edition of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this episode we recap the last two matches against Philadelphia and New England, look ahead to Saturday’s game…
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