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Columbus Crew sit 21st in MLS with a 10-5-15 record, fighting for the ninth playoff spot. We analyze the impact of Jamal Thiaré's stoppage-time winner against Inter Miami and the recent 2-0 victory over Cincinnati FC. Despite four wins in five games, the Crew face critical questions about their midfield creativity and defensive stability after losses to Orlando and Portland.

We discuss the performances of Gonzalo Tapia, Taha Habroune, Wessam Abou Ali, and Rudy Camacho in light of Federico Higuain's firing and the ongoing need for an external creative midfielder. With Cole Bassett and Rudy Camacho anchoring the build-up, the team struggles to break down low blocks. The analysis contrasts this with the aggressive pressing seen in the loss to Portland Timbers.

Our prediction remains that Columbus will likely miss the playoffs without a new midfielder acquisition. We project six to seven more wins, leaving them short of the cutoff. Listen for our breakdown of defensive transitions, goalkeeper pressure on Patrick Schulte and Maxime Crépeau, and whether roster cuts are imminent.

In this episode: Division Standing & Context · Strengths vs Weaknesses · Season Outlook & Projections.

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Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/mls/clb/2026-10-19/transcript.html

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