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From last place in the Eastern Conference to the MLS Cup Playoffs. What a difference two months can make.
Matt, Gabe, and Sam are back to celebrate Columbus' 3-0 victory over D.C. United and break down one of the most remarkable turnarounds in Crew history.
Sean Zawadzki and Anass Zaroury found the net, Dylan Chambost delivered two assists, and the Black & Gold extended their winning streak to five matches.
But the biggest story goes far beyond one result.
After collecting just 20 points in their first 22 matches, Columbus has earned 24 points in the next 11. The attack is producing more, the defense is conceding less, and a team that looked destined to miss the playoffs has completely transformed its season.
So what changed?
The guys take a statistical deep dive into Laurent Courtois' tactical adjustments, the Moreira-Zawadzki-Amundsen defensive combination, Patrick Schulte's performances, the impact of new additions, and the development of the Crew's attacking identity.
We also discuss the questions that remain, including Brais Méndez's fitness and whether this remarkable run of form can translate into postseason success.
The Crew are going to the playoffs. Now it's time to find out just how dangerous this team can be.
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"FROM LAST PLACE TO THE PLAYOFFS! | Crew 3 DC United 0 | Columbus Crew's Incredible Turnaround" is an episode of 4 The Crew Podcast. Runtime 1 hr 24 min. Published November 2, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.