1490s 1493: GREAT FIRE IN MOSCOW 1540s 1540: THOMAS CROMWELL WAS EXECUTED ON ORDER FROM KING HENRY VIII ON CHARGES OF TREASON 1540: HENRY VIII MARRIED HIS FIFTH WIFE, CATHERINE HOWARD 1750s DIED 1750: JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH (COMPOSER) 1790s 1794: MAXIMILIEN ROBESPIERRE WAS GUILLOTINED, ENDING […]
Columbus Crew News: Win at Atlanta impressive for team without star players
This past Sunday afternoon, Jonathan Mensah produced a performance that shows why the Crew’s captain is also one of the best defenders in MLS and an unsung hero. With an inspiring performance on both ends of the pitch, the center back from Accra, Ghana, delivered […]
Daily Almanac for Tuesday, July 27, 2021
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Daily Almanac for Monday, July 26, 2021
Every Year BORN : BERT (CHARACTER ON SESAME STREET) 1770s 1775: BENJAMIN FRANKLIN BECAME THE FIRST POSTMASTER GENERAL 1780s 1788: NEW YORK RATIFIED THE CONSTITUTION AND BECAME THE 11TH STATE 1850s BORN 1856: GEORGE BERNARD SHAW (PLAYWRIGHT) 1860s DIED 1863: SAM HOUSTON (PRESIDENT OF TEXAS, […]
ICYMI, two top defensive teams, Crew and Nashville SC play to 0-0 tie in Wednesday matchup
Columbus Crew extended its unbeaten run at home to 14 matches, including 19 of the last 22, but the Club was forced to settle for a 0-0 draw despite bossing the second half against Nashville SC on Wednesday night at Lower.com Field. It was the […]
Orlando Pride names Becky Burleigh as interim head coach
ORLANDO, Fla. (July 25, 2021) — The Orlando Pride have hired former University of Florida head coach Becky Burleigh as the Club’s interim head coach, it was announced today. Burleigh, who will lead the Pride for the remainder of the 2021 season following the departure of […]
Orlando Pride Head Coach Marc Skinner Steps Down
ORLANDO, Fla. (July 23, 2021) — Marc Skinner has resigned as head coach of the Orlando Pride, effective immediately, to pursue a coaching opportunity outside of the National Women’s Soccer League. Additionally, assistant coach Carl Green will also depart the Club. Green will coach the Pride […]
Daily Almanac for Sunday, July 25, 2021
1770s BORN 1775: ANNA TUTHILL SYMMES HARRISON (U.S. FIRST LADY) 1830s DIED 1834: SAMUEL TAYLOR COLERIDGE (POET) 1840s BORN 1844: THOMAS EAKINS (ARTIST) 1850s 1854: WALTER HUNT WAS GRANTED A PATENT FOR A PAPER SHIRT COLLAR 1860s 1866: ULYSSES S. GRANT RECEIVED THE RANK OF […]
Atlanta United FC News Starting XI vs. Columbus Crew
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Columbus Crew Starting XI at Atlanta United FC today
STREAKING AGAINST ATL The Crew is undefeated in its last four regular-season matches against Atlanta United with a record of 4-0-0 dating back to a 2-1 victory at Historic Crew Stadium in 2019 (March 30), and has outscored Atlanta 8-2 over that span. The winning […]
Columbus Crew heads to Atlanta United FC to keep point streak alive; team is playing well
Friday, Jul 23, 2021 The Crew hasn’t witnessed defeat in five straight matches, and the Black & Gold will look to push that streak to six as they travel to face a struggling Atlanta United squad on Saturday afternoon on ABC & 97.1 FM The […]
Atlanta United FC once again elevates an assistant to head coach; Rob Valentino gets a shot to turn fortunes around
For the second straight year, Atlanta United has promoted their interim coach from in house, naming Assistant Coach Rob Valentino as the club’s head coach until it can find a permanent replacement. But if the team shows, promise, growth and improvement under his leadership, he […]
Atlanta United FC Match Preview: Hosts MLS defending champion Columbus Crew in Saturday afternoon National Telecast on ABC
ATLANTA – Atlanta United returns to action Saturday when it hosts Columbus Crew at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The match, presented by Coca-Cola, is set to kick-off at 3:30 p.m. ET and will be nationally broadcast on ABC. Atlanta owns an all-time record of 4-4-0 against Columbus Crew: […]
Atlanta United FC News: Amar Sejdic acquired from CF Montreal
ATLANTA (July 6, 2021) —Atlanta United today announced it has acquired midfielder Amar Sejdic from CF Montreal in exchange for $100,000 in General Allocation Money (GAM), with the potential to rise to $150,000 GAM if performance incentives are met. The trade is effective as of July […]
Atlanta United FC News: Fernando Meza’s contract terminated
Friday, Jul 23, 2021 ATLANTA — Atlanta United today announced it has mutually terminated the contract of Fernando Meza. The veteran defender was on loan at Defensa y Justicia since the beginning of the 2021 MLS Regular Season. “We want to thank Fernando for his time […]
Atlanta United FC: Game Notes for Columbus Crew Match this afternoon at 3:30 pm on ABC TV
ATLANTA UNITED vs. COLUMBUS CREWMERCEDES-BENZ STADIUM, Atlanta, Ga. Saturday, July 24, 2021 (Week 15, MLS Game #188)3 p.m. ET (ABC / ESPN Deportes) 2021 SEASON RECORDS GP W-L-T PTS GF GAATLUTD 14 2-4-8 14 14 17at home 6 2-1-3 9 8 6Crew 14 5-3-6 21 […]
Columbus Crew News: Game Notes for road match at Atlanta today, 3:30 pm
COLUMBUSCREW2021 REGULAR SEASON:(5-3-6, 21 pts.) ATLANTAUNITED2021 REGULAR SEASON:(2-4-8, 14 pts.) Date: Saturday, July 24Match Time: 3:30 p.m. ETKickoff: 3:38 p.m. ETLocation: Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta, Georgia)National TV: ABC Jon Champion Taylor Twellman97.1 The Fan [Radio]: Chris Doran (play-by-play Neil Sika (analyst) Jordan Angeli (analyst)ColumbusCrew.com Spanish Audio […]
Zygi Wilf and Family Completes Purchase of Orlando City Soccer Club and Orlando Pride
ORLANDO, Fla. (July 21, 2021) — The Wilf family has finalized its acquisition of Orlando City Soccer Club, becoming the Club’s new majority owners, it was announced today. The purchase includes Orlando City Soccer Club of Major League Soccer, the Orlando Pride of the National Women’s […]
Orlando City SC issues Statement on future of forward Chris Mueller
Wednesday, Jul 21, 2021 ORLANDO, Fla. (July 21, 2021) — Orlando City SC and Chris Mueller have been involved in contract negotiations for some time, with the forward’s contract set to expire following the 2021 Major League Soccer season. Earlier, Mueller informed the Club that he […]
Chicago Fire without head coach for couple matches
Statement from Chicago Fire FC CHICAGO (July 17, 2021) – Head coach Raphael Wicky will not be in attendance tonight or at Wednesday’s game versus D.C. United. He has traveled to Switzerland due to a health matter concerning a close family member. Assistant coach Frank Klopas will […]