Crew Beat Atlas 3-1 | Transfer Window Madness Continues | MLS Getting A New Commissioner?

Matt, Gabe, and Jay break down the Columbus Crew’s 3-1 win over Atlas in the opening game of Leagues Cup.

The Crew jumped out to a 3-0 lead and looked in control before Atlas turned up the pressure and bombarded Columbus over the final 30 minutes. Even with the late stress, the Black & Gold held on for a huge opening win and now turn their attention to Pachuca, who enter the matchup after a 3-1 loss to FC Cincinnati.

We talk through the biggest moments from the Atlas match, what went right, what got nervy late, and what Columbus needs to clean up before facing Pachuca.

We also dive into a busy week of Crew roster news, including Nariman Akhundzada being loaned out, Max Arfsten being sold, Gonzalo Tapia joining on loan, and Crew 2 player Kuramanchi signing a first-team contract.

Before wrapping up, we take time to honor Kirk Urso and reflect on his impact on the club and the Columbus Crew community. Then we close with league-wide news as Larry Berg is announced as the new commissioner of MLS starting in 2027.