Columbus Crew SC (2008, 2020, 2023 MLS Champions)

[BuckTwenty]

[censored] TORONTO

Amen.

 

[jlb1705]

Fucking turrible. They're getting boat raced by the Revs.

 

[jlb1705]

Higuain has come to play though. Top-class goal off a free kick.

The back line is still a shambles though. The Revs could have had 4 or 5 goals by now.

 

[jlb1705]

Wow! Now Arrieta has leveled it. Wild game so far.

 

[strohs]

Dude is good, really good.

I'm quoting myself, because this dude is amazing, wow

 

[jlb1705]

Higuain! Another free kick goal.

Crew grab the lead 3:2 after being down 2:0. First time this season they've scored three goals in a game, and it's only the first half.

 

[RocketBuckeye]

Higuain, WOW! Two absolute gems. Beckham-esque.

 

[jlb1705]

Higuain, Arrieta, Birchall... It took a while for the Crew to do their transfer business, but I don't think we could have asked for more than this.

Who needs those European guys?

 

[jlb1705]

Penalty? Fucking hell.

 

[strohs]

Why does Warzycha insist on subbing Higuain out? Second match in a row the team falls flat the second he leaves the field...

 

[jlb1705]

Arrieta!

 

[strohs]

and as soon as I post that... Goal! 4-3 Crew!

 

[jlb1705]

Wow! almost another for a hat trick.

 

[jlb1705]

Why does Warzycha insist on subbing Higuain out? Second match in a row the team falls flat the second he leaves the field...

Well, judging by his match log from Colon, he was usually a 70-minute player for them and his last appearance before his transfer was back in June. I'd say match fitness is the main issue here, as it's really the start of the season for him. I don't know if he's capable of being a 90-minute player for Columbus, but it will take some time to get him there. With a 3:2 lead with 20 minutes left they should be able to take a player like him off and hold the lead. Thank goodness for Arrieta.

Nice to get the win and the three points.

 

[strohs]

Well, judging by his match log from Colon, he was usually a 70-minute player for them and his last appearance before his transfer was back in June. I'd say match fitness is the main issue here, as it's really the start of the season for him. I don't know if he's capable of being a 90-minute player for Columbus, but it will take some time to get him there. With a 3:2 lead with 20 minutes left they should be able to take a player like him off and hold the lead. Thank goodness for Arrieta.

Nice to get the win and the three points.

I guess that makes sense, they are clearly a different team with him on the pitch so hopefully he gets his fitness level up asap...