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Chris Doran speaks with Crew Executive Vice President and Chief Business Offiicer Steve Lyons to discuss the Club's brand evolution before speaking with Crew TV Analyst Jordan Angeli about the midweek match vs. Toronto and more.

Chris Doran and Neil Sika take us through the week as the Crew gets set to play CF Monterrey in Leg Two of the Concacaf Champions League quarterfinals, followed by the Club's regular-season match against D.C. United on May 8 at Historic Crew Stadium.

Midfielder Perry Kitchen joins host Chris Doran to talk about his first MLS regular-season start with the Crew, among other things (4:28). Then, Crew play-by-play TV commentator Neil Sika calls in to discuss the Crew's 2021 MLS regular-season Home Opener and more (30:07).

Chris Doran speaks with midfielder Pedro Santos following the Crew's first match of the season in 2021 Scotiabank Concacaf Champions League on April 8 (2:10).  Then, Crew TV Analyst Jordan Angeli checks in to talk about the Crew's 2021 opener and what to look forward to ahead of Leg Two in CCL play, plus the Crew's MLS opener on Sunday vs. Philadelphia (21:49).

Host Chris Doran speaks with Caleb Porter ahead of the start of the 2021 season, starting with the Scotiabank Concacaf Champions League (00:20). Then, Chris is joined by Crew TV Analyst Jordan Angeli (18:51) before speaking with Crew TV Play-by-Play Announcer Neil Sika (29:12).

There's no more fitting way to end this season's Inside The Crew season with a recap of Columbus Crew SC's 2020 MLS Cup win. First, President & General Manager Tim Bezbatchenko joins Neil & Jordan to discuss the Club's journey over the last nine months, the team's performance in MLS Cup, and what lies ahead (4:44).  Next, in a fitting moment, soccer writer Grant Wahl joins the show to discuss the whirlwind of the last three years, from announcing the Club's potential move back in 2017, to now three years later covering an MLS Cup championship in Columbus (13:42). Lastly, Neil & Jordan take some Twitter Q&A and look at what's next as the 2021 season quickly approaches (25:12).

This is it! After more than nine months of an unforgettable 2020 season, we are back with a rematch of Week 2 as Columbus Crew SC hosts Seattle Sounders FC in the 2020 MLS Cup on Saturday, Dec. 12 at MAPFRE Stadium. First, Neil and Jordan welcome in the Crew's English radio voice, Chris Doran (5:01). Then, Sounders TV play-by-play announcer Keith Costigan returns to the show for the first time since these two teams last met in early March to help preview the two sides' first postseason meeting (14:30). Lastly, ESPN's Jeff Carlisle joins Neil & Jordan to talk storylines and put a bow on Saturday's preview (24:48).

Neil and Jordan recap the Crew's 2-0 win over Nashville SC in the Eastern Conference Semifinals before taking a few questions off the bat about the upcoming match vs. New England in the Eastern Conference Final (00:11). Next, former New England Revolution forward and U.S. Men's National Team player Charlie Davies calls in to discuss the match-up (12:52). Then, Kyle McCarthy of the New England Soccer Journal stops by to double-down on previewing the challenges the Revs will bring to Columbus (24:17).

First, Neil and Jordan speak with Jeff Barger, the Communications Director of the Nordecke (6:27). Then, it’s a double-preview as Neil and Jordan first preview a (then potential) match-up against Nashville (Spoiler: the Crew faces Nashville on Nov. 29 at 8 p.m. ET in Columbus) with help from Nashville SC analyst Lori Lindsay (13:23). Then, it’s on to discussing the now-eliminated Toronto FC with TSN reporter Kristian Jack (24:00).

Midfielder Derrick Etienne Jr. joins to discuss the team's regular-season and what it's like going into Round One of the MLS Cup Playoffs against his childhood team, the New York Red Bulls (2:56). Next, Steve Cangialosi of RBNY's TV broadcast calls in to discuss Saturday's home match (13:44). Then, Neil & Jordan break down the rest of the Round One playoff match-ups and give their predictions (24:14).

Neil and Jordan recap the regular season as No. 3 Columbus Crew SC looks to take advantage of a near-two-week break before hosting No. 6 New York Red Bulls on Nov. 21 at MAPFRE Stadium (0:06). Next, The Athletic's Paul Tenorio joins to discuss the U.S. Men's National Team's roster and upcoming schedule during the November FIFA break (13:17). Then, the Crew's Spanish radio voice, Juan Valladares, comes on to discuss his decade-long tenure with Columbus Crew SC and what's stood out this year (24:20). Lastly, Neil and Jordan put a bow on the show with some remaining answers to supporters' questions (29:10).

Forward Krisztian Nemeth scored his first Crew goal in his home debut with the Black & Gold on Sunday vs. Philadelphia, as the Hungarian international joins Neil & Jordan to talk about his transition to Columbus, and if he should continue playing soccer or focus on his hobbies of handball and tennis (2:16). Next, Ali Krieger of Orlando City SC's broadcast team calls in to discuss Wednesday's match (17:06). Lastly, Dan Gargan, who covers Atlanta United for FOX Sports, makes an appearance to discuss the Crew's 2020 Decision Day opponent slated for Sunday, Nov. 8 at MAPFRE Stadium (27:00) 

Defender Aboubacar Keita makes it a hat-trick with his third appearance on Inside The Crew (3:46). Next, D.C. United's Dave Johnson joins to preview Wednesday's match (13:58) before Philadelphia-based sportscaster JP Dellacamera calls in to discuss this Sunday's home match vs. the Philadelphia Union (23:59).

Derrick Etienne Jr. spoke about the competitiveness growing up in a soccer-centric household and the Crew's response to some late-season adversity (3:09). Next, Houston-based broadcaster, Matt Peterson, previews the Crew's final Western Conference match of the regular season at Houston on Oct. 24 (15:25). Lastly, Twitter Mailbag is BACK! (26:15).

Neil and Jordan speak with Kelvin Jones, who was recently promoted to Director of Crew SC Academy (3:32). Next, Steve Davis calls in to talk about Saturday's match in Dallas (15:00). Finally, it's time for some Twitter Q&A (24:46).

Pete McGinty didn't know what he didn't know when he first spoke to Morgan Hughes about the #SaveTheCrew movement, and he immediately became fascinated by it. The rest is history, as McGinty discusses his latest book, "Accidental Heroes: The Grassroots Movement that Helped Save the Columbus Crew" (27:19). But first! Newcomer Grant Lillard comes on to discuss his background and pathway to Columbus, from a kid growing up in the Southwest to trying out for the Chicago Fire Academy in the snow, to meeting "Becks" and now coming to a contender in Columbus (2:34). After that, it's a CLBvNSH preview with Nashville TV analyst and former MLS player Jamie Watson (16:22).

Midfielder Emmanuel Boateng joins the show to discuss his upbringing in Ghana and living in the United States (3:01); Next, MLS & USMNT legend -- and now an analyst for Chicago Fire FC -- Tony Meola joins the show to preview Saturday's match at Soldier Field (14:29); And with power comes great responsibility as Neil & Jordan take an influx of Twitter questions (25:45).

It's an Eastern Conference barn-burner against two of MLS's best teams, with the Crew's defense prepping for a red-hot Philly offense (15:15). BUT FIRST! Crew newcomer Fatai Alashe makes his show debut in the opening segment to discuss his path as a Midwesterner from Michigan State University to Columbus and everything in between (2:31). Finally, something insightful Twitter Q&A once again from Neil and Jordan as we go into the midpoint of this Phase 1 return-to-play schedule.

Neil & Jordan come into the show with A LOT to talk about. They start with the reaction to the Crew's 1-0 loss -- the team's first of 2020. Then the duo looks at what they saw on the field and what factors played into the result with insight from TV host & sideline reporter Brett Hiltbrand (1:22). Next, FC Cincinnati TV play-by-play commentator Tom Gelehrter joins the show as they fully breakdown Saturday's upcoming #HellisReal match at Nippert Stadium (14:36). Lastly, Neil & Jordan explain why NYCFC's nickname is "The Pigeons," along with other important insights as part of some Twitter Q&A to wrap up the show (26:12).

The Crew is off to the best start in Club history and Chicago Fire FC is next up on Aug. 20. First, defender Harrison Afful calls in to talk about the team's recent run (3:31). After that, Tyler Terens of Chicago Fire FC's broadcast team jumps on to preview #CLBvCHI (14:46). Lastly, Neil & Jordan take to Twitter for some Q&A (25:28).