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    Soccer Speakeasy

    A podcast about everything Columbus Crew SC from the Columbus Dispatch.

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    Episodes (100)

    2 goals?

    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 allowed a late goal in stoppage time against Minnesota, talk about the Crew have signed midfielder Cole Mrowka.

    On training camp and beyond

    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.

    MLS has no offseason

    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 preseason is approaching fast, and what we might expect with this current roster.

    CHAMPIONS!

    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 provide our takeaways from this game, give an update on what it was like at yesterday’s Crew celebration parade, and talk about some moves that were made with Crew players.

    MLS Cup clash of titans, with Neil Sika

    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 ahead to Saturday’s MLS Cup Final against LAFC. Finally, we are joined by special guest Neil Sika to discuss the upcoming match between the Columbus Crew and Los Angeles FC.

    The biggest game in the world

    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 FC Cincinnati on Saturday.

    It’s win at home or go home

    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 Nagbe and Wilfried Nancy had to say after Tuesday’s post-game interviews.

    Decision Day: Atlanta is playoff opponent

    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 round of the MLS playoffs, and talk about the performance we expect to see from the Crew on the field against Atlanta.

    A war of ego awaits in Atlanta

    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 against Atlanta, and start to preview the upcoming MLS playoffs.

    On Cucho and clinching

    On Cucho and clinching

    Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with photography editor Kyle Robertson on the latest episode of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this edition we recap the last two games against Chicago Fire FC and Orlando City SC, talk about how the Crew have clinched a birth in the MLS playoffs, and predict if we think Inter Miami and Lionel Messi will make the playoffs this season.

    Down the stretch they come

    Down the stretch they come

    Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with photography editor Kyle Robertson on the latest edition of the Columbus Crew Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this episode, we recap the last two matches against Houston and Montreal, talk about where the Crew sits in the current MLS standings, and hear from sports reporter Adam Jardy on the team’s defense and his overall thoughts regarding the Crew this season.

    On the road with Bez and the striker

    On the road with Bez and the striker

    Columbus Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with staff photographer Kyle Robertson regarding the Crew’s recent 2-0 victory against Toronto FC on the latest episode of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this edition we also hear from Crew President and General Manager Tim Bezbatchenko to discuss player Lionel Messi, Michael Bradly, and his thoughts on the Columbus Crew this season so far.

    Messi visits Cincinnati Wednesday

    Messi visits Cincinnati Wednesday

    Dispatch columnist Michael Arace speaks with sports reporter Adam Jardy and staff photographer on the latest edition of the Columbus Crew Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this episode we preview the upcoming Hell is Real rivalry match between the Columbus Crew and FC Cincinnati, predict what we think we can expect to see from this matchup, and talk about how both of these minor league teams will face each other in an upcoming match on this Saturday at historic Crew stadium.

    Julian Gressel drops by

    Julian Gressel drops by

    Columbus Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with photographer Kyle Robertson on the latest edition of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this episode with speak with newly acquired Crew player Julian Gressel, discuss the current MLS standings, and recap what happened in the Crew’s victory over St. Louis City SC.

    Red cards fly

    Red cards fly

    Dispatch columnist Michael Arace speaks with sports reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of the Columbus Crew Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this edition we recap what’s been happening with the Crew as of late, talk about the multiple match suspension that Crew coach Wilfried Nancy recently received, and look ahead to what’s next for this Crew team.

    A visit with Bezbatchenko

    A visit with Bezbatchenko

    Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with sports photographer Kyle Robertson on the newest episode of the Columbus Crew Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this edition we recap the Crew’s last two victories and provide an update on what the team will face in its next few matches. Also, we catch up with Columbus Crew President and General Manager Tim Bezbatchenko on this podcast and hear his thoughts about the performance of the new coach, how this year’s season is going with Apple TV and MLS Season Pass, and finally how player Lionel Messi might be joining the MLS.

    Crew snap four-game winless streak, look ahead to tomorrow against FC Cincinnati

    Crew snap four-game winless streak, look ahead to tomorrow against FC Cincinnati

    Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Bailey Johnson and staff photographer Kyle Robertson on the latest edition of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this episode we recap the latest 2-0 win over the LA Galaxy, provide an update on where the Crew sit in the standings and look ahead to tomorrow’s "Hell is Real" rivalry match.