Massive Report Podcast

Everything is now officially official. Nancy to Celtic, Darlington has retired, and Don Garber rule bending finally delivers as Miami claims MLS Cup. What now? Brian, Brett, Murph, and Sam discuss.

The offseason is in full swing for the Columbus Crew and now the head coach is leaving. Murph, Brett, and Sam are joined by Massive Report original Patrick Guldan in breaking down the possibilities moving forward for this team and it's leadership. Plus, we answer a lot of your submitted questions. Check out Patrick's new substack at EndlineNotebook.substack.com/

So many changes in Columbus and MLS this off season, but could there be even more on the horizon. Murph, Brett, Bart, and Sam look at what we know so far.

Alas, the 2025 season has come to an end. Reactions to the last game at FC Cincinnati and previews of offseason podcast topics. Have questions? Send them our way via Twitter (X), BlueSky, or email massivereport@gmail.com

The Crew exercise COMPLETE and utter domination over FC Cincinnati at the LDC. How will this shape the return trip to Cincy for game three? Are FCC fans losing their collective minds regarding Pat Noonan?

The Crew drop the first of a best-of-three playoff game in Cincinnati. Can they rebound? The Good, the bad, and the ugly.

What a way to close out the regular season! Did the Crew finally turn the corner as they head into the playoffs? Was there a dry eye at the LDC during the Darlington Nagbe tribute? We discuss.

The Captain retires. 

Crew earn a point in Orlando and can no finish no higher than 7th with one more game to play in the regular season to determine who and where they play in the playoffs.

Another underwhelming performance by the Columbus Crew in Chicago, BUT the team clinches a playoff birth regardless. What can/will Columbus do in it's last two game to prepare for a playoff run?

Are we panicking yet. Radio voice of the Crew Chris Doran joins the podcast this week with some rational, some would say "optimistic", perspectives on the state of the team.

The Crew win a nail-biter that shouldn't have been in Atlanta. Diego and Sean are hurt. How much trouble is the team in now?

A massive let down at Lower(dot)Com field as the Crew lose to the Caleb Porter and the Revolution. What did we see? What did we NOT see? And where does this team go from here?

The Columbus Crew finally welcome and introduce their newest signing and designated player in Wessam Abou Ali to the media and fans. Can Wessam help the Crew rebound from their current fall in the standings?

The Crew'a game against NYCFC got postponed, so we are answering your Crew questions.

The Crew are in the thick of the first round of Leagues Cup with a loss (on PKs) and a fairly dominant win. Brian, Murph, Bart, and Sam look at both games and what went right and what went totally wrong. The Crew take on Léon to close out the leagues cup first round and NYCFC in regular MLS play over the rest of the week. 

The Columbus Crew drop a rare game at the LDC, but announce a MAJOR signing the following morning in Wessam Abou Ali as the team's new striker. Brian, Murph, Bart, and Sam break down the signing, look at what happened to the Crew against Orlando, and take a shot at previewing upcoming Leagues Cup matches.

The Columbus Crew honor Lord Guillermo and take three points from D.C. United. Brian, Bart, and Sam break down the day's event along with insights on the Abou Ali situation and a look ahead to the game against Orlando.

Hell Is Real lives up to its name... for Cincinnati... at TQL... and the hands of Columbus. Brett and Murph break down the epic comeback by the Crew on the road and what that means for the team. It's another double game week at Nashville and then back in Columbus for another chapter in the DC United rivalry. 

The Crew return from Seattle with a point and look to continue their tough three-game stretch against Cincinnati and Nashville. Our thoughts are with Sounders keeper Stefan Frei.