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Find us on Spotify and others at CrewRhino!
I talk about other stuff, too! I promise!
Reposted by Ben Zimmermann
I've said #Crew96 might announce coach by Christmas. Unlikely now. However, GM Issa Tall has this, according to a source:
An incoming transfer for Guinean national CM Sekou Bangoura, 23, is done, or close to it. Bangoura has been playing for Kiryat Shmona of Israeli Premier League.
An incoming transfer for Guinean national CM Sekou Bangoura, 23, is done, or close to it. Bangoura has been playing for Kiryat Shmona of Israeli Premier League.
December 23, 2025 at 7:40 PM
I've said #Crew96 might announce coach by Christmas. Unlikely now. However, GM Issa Tall has this, according to a source:
An incoming transfer for Guinean national CM Sekou Bangoura, 23, is done, or close to it. Bangoura has been playing for Kiryat Shmona of Israeli Premier League.
An incoming transfer for Guinean national CM Sekou Bangoura, 23, is done, or close to it. Bangoura has been playing for Kiryat Shmona of Israeli Premier League.
NEW on CrewRhino!
Dissapointment in Cinci, start Gazdag? How do we fix the isolation of our front line? Picard is a tricky boy, Zawadzki is a great ball stopper, and more!
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Dissapointment in Cinci, start Gazdag? How do we fix the isolation of our front line? Picard is a tricky boy, Zawadzki is a great ball stopper, and more!
open.spotify.com/episode/79gX...
The CrewRhino Podcast Episode #38: How it feels to lose a playoff game
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October 29, 2025 at 12:49 PM
NEW on CrewRhino!
Dissapointment in Cinci, start Gazdag? How do we fix the isolation of our front line? Picard is a tricky boy, Zawadzki is a great ball stopper, and more!
open.spotify.com/episode/79gX...
Dissapointment in Cinci, start Gazdag? How do we fix the isolation of our front line? Picard is a tricky boy, Zawadzki is a great ball stopper, and more!
open.spotify.com/episode/79gX...
Daniel Gazdag my hero
October 18, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Daniel Gazdag my hero
Something about this XI playing miles ahead of what they've produced tonight so far over the past few months is equally as intriguing as it is kind of shocking
October 18, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Something about this XI playing miles ahead of what they've produced tonight so far over the past few months is equally as intriguing as it is kind of shocking
New CrewRhino pod is LIVE!
Moreira at the world cup! Plus a preview of the energy drinks game, and an early look at our slim playoff scenarios!
open.spotify.com/episode/5jZv...
Moreira at the world cup! Plus a preview of the energy drinks game, and an early look at our slim playoff scenarios!
open.spotify.com/episode/5jZv...
The CrewRhino Podcast Episode #36: Playoff Temps Are RISING
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October 15, 2025 at 11:22 AM
New CrewRhino pod is LIVE!
Moreira at the world cup! Plus a preview of the energy drinks game, and an early look at our slim playoff scenarios!
open.spotify.com/episode/5jZv...
Moreira at the world cup! Plus a preview of the energy drinks game, and an early look at our slim playoff scenarios!
open.spotify.com/episode/5jZv...
New CrewRhino Pod is up SUUUPPER late, but thats ok!
Nagbe is retiring, improvement in Orlando, Gazdag sees the bench, Bush supremacy, and more for #Crew96
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Nagbe is retiring, improvement in Orlando, Gazdag sees the bench, Bush supremacy, and more for #Crew96
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The CrewRhino Podcast Episode #35: Holy Moly The Boys Are Back?
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October 9, 2025 at 11:46 AM
New CrewRhino Pod is up SUUUPPER late, but thats ok!
Nagbe is retiring, improvement in Orlando, Gazdag sees the bench, Bush supremacy, and more for #Crew96
open.spotify.com/episode/7iQx...
Nagbe is retiring, improvement in Orlando, Gazdag sees the bench, Bush supremacy, and more for #Crew96
open.spotify.com/episode/7iQx...
New CrewRhino pod is up!
One dimensional play, Dylan Chambost, Daniel Gazdag, Bush in goal, is the season largely over? And more!!
open.spotify.com/episode/0EsP...
One dimensional play, Dylan Chambost, Daniel Gazdag, Bush in goal, is the season largely over? And more!!
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The CrewRhino Podcast Episode #34: Gregg
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October 1, 2025 at 11:28 AM
New CrewRhino pod is up!
One dimensional play, Dylan Chambost, Daniel Gazdag, Bush in goal, is the season largely over? And more!!
open.spotify.com/episode/0EsP...
One dimensional play, Dylan Chambost, Daniel Gazdag, Bush in goal, is the season largely over? And more!!
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BOOM!
New CrewRhino Pod!
Nashville and D.C. recaps, LET NAGBE TAKE LONG SHOTS, Arfsten the step-over king, Gazdag and Lassi's first goal, and more!
Listen here👇
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New CrewRhino Pod!
Nashville and D.C. recaps, LET NAGBE TAKE LONG SHOTS, Arfsten the step-over king, Gazdag and Lassi's first goal, and more!
Listen here👇
open.spotify.com/episode/5kd6...
The CrewRhino Podcast Episode 26: You win some, ya lose some
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July 22, 2025 at 11:05 AM
BOOM!
New CrewRhino Pod!
Nashville and D.C. recaps, LET NAGBE TAKE LONG SHOTS, Arfsten the step-over king, Gazdag and Lassi's first goal, and more!
Listen here👇
open.spotify.com/episode/5kd6...
New CrewRhino Pod!
Nashville and D.C. recaps, LET NAGBE TAKE LONG SHOTS, Arfsten the step-over king, Gazdag and Lassi's first goal, and more!
Listen here👇
open.spotify.com/episode/5kd6...
The final KHC Corner of the 2025 season, including a season recap overall and expectations for next year!
Thank you for a great '25, KHC Corner returns in 2026!
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Thank you for a great '25, KHC Corner returns in 2026!
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KHC Corner Episode 5: The 2025 Finale
The Crew Rhino Podcast · Episode
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July 21, 2025 at 11:32 AM
The final KHC Corner of the 2025 season, including a season recap overall and expectations for next year!
Thank you for a great '25, KHC Corner returns in 2026!
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Thank you for a great '25, KHC Corner returns in 2026!
open.spotify.com/episode/5y3E...
New CrewRhino Pod🚨
Atlanta Preview, Crew 2 talk, Max with the USMNT, na player ratings up to this point of the season. Enjoy!
open.spotify.com/episode/5gAx...
Atlanta Preview, Crew 2 talk, Max with the USMNT, na player ratings up to this point of the season. Enjoy!
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The Crew Rhino Podcast Episode 22: Summer Nights
The Crew Rhino Podcast · Episode
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June 24, 2025 at 3:11 PM
New CrewRhino Pod🚨
Atlanta Preview, Crew 2 talk, Max with the USMNT, na player ratings up to this point of the season. Enjoy!
open.spotify.com/episode/5gAx...
Atlanta Preview, Crew 2 talk, Max with the USMNT, na player ratings up to this point of the season. Enjoy!
open.spotify.com/episode/5gAx...
holy shit we're so back
June 21, 2025 at 1:56 PM
holy shit we're so back
New CrewRhino pod is LIVE!
A masterful win over D.C. United thanks to Diego Rossi made for a very enjoyable episode today, with another massive effort from the whole #Crew96 squad. Also a preview of Montreal and more Crew 2 in the Open Cup!
open.spotify.com/episode/666D...
A masterful win over D.C. United thanks to Diego Rossi made for a very enjoyable episode today, with another massive effort from the whole #Crew96 squad. Also a preview of Montreal and more Crew 2 in the Open Cup!
open.spotify.com/episode/666D...
The CrewRhino Podcast Episode #16: ITS ROSSI'S RULES
The Crew Rhino Podcast · Episode
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April 1, 2025 at 12:45 PM
New CrewRhino pod is LIVE!
A masterful win over D.C. United thanks to Diego Rossi made for a very enjoyable episode today, with another massive effort from the whole #Crew96 squad. Also a preview of Montreal and more Crew 2 in the Open Cup!
open.spotify.com/episode/666D...
A masterful win over D.C. United thanks to Diego Rossi made for a very enjoyable episode today, with another massive effort from the whole #Crew96 squad. Also a preview of Montreal and more Crew 2 in the Open Cup!
open.spotify.com/episode/666D...
New Article now live on the CrewRhino substack!
It's a short one, but I wanted to talk more on the Black & Golds season so far before tomorrow's new podcast episode releases.
open.substack.com/pub/thecrewr...
It's a short one, but I wanted to talk more on the Black & Golds season so far before tomorrow's new podcast episode releases.
open.substack.com/pub/thecrewr...
Our Crew: The Season So Far
Ups, Downs, and a few 0-0 draws sprinkled in, how has the season gone so far?
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March 25, 2025 at 12:20 PM
New Article now live on the CrewRhino substack!
It's a short one, but I wanted to talk more on the Black & Golds season so far before tomorrow's new podcast episode releases.
open.substack.com/pub/thecrewr...
It's a short one, but I wanted to talk more on the Black & Golds season so far before tomorrow's new podcast episode releases.
open.substack.com/pub/thecrewr...
MATCHDAY OUT WEST!
#Crew96 takes on San Diego at 10:30PM tonight, with Mo Farsi being the player to watch. Especially with San Diego's lack of wide help above their fullbacks.
Let's get 3🖤💛
#Crew96 takes on San Diego at 10:30PM tonight, with Mo Farsi being the player to watch. Especially with San Diego's lack of wide help above their fullbacks.
Let's get 3🖤💛
March 15, 2025 at 1:41 PM
MATCHDAY OUT WEST!
#Crew96 takes on San Diego at 10:30PM tonight, with Mo Farsi being the player to watch. Especially with San Diego's lack of wide help above their fullbacks.
Let's get 3🖤💛
#Crew96 takes on San Diego at 10:30PM tonight, with Mo Farsi being the player to watch. Especially with San Diego's lack of wide help above their fullbacks.
Let's get 3🖤💛
And, new on CrewRhino:
Digging into Houston and player by player recaps, a summary on the season so far, and looking forward to LAFC tonight and San Diego on Saturday!
open.spotify.com/episode/0YGC...
Digging into Houston and player by player recaps, a summary on the season so far, and looking forward to LAFC tonight and San Diego on Saturday!
open.spotify.com/episode/0YGC...
The CrewRhino Podcast Episode #14: Stalemate at home
The Crew Rhino Podcast · Episode
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March 11, 2025 at 1:23 PM
And, new on CrewRhino:
Digging into Houston and player by player recaps, a summary on the season so far, and looking forward to LAFC tonight and San Diego on Saturday!
open.spotify.com/episode/0YGC...
Digging into Houston and player by player recaps, a summary on the season so far, and looking forward to LAFC tonight and San Diego on Saturday!
open.spotify.com/episode/0YGC...
SIGNING TIME #Crew96:
tombogert.bsky.social reports that the Columbus Crew are signing midfielder Amar Sejdic, 28 y.o.
Played in Nashville sparingly in 2024, with his best coming out in Atlanta and Montreal prior. Solid depth option, unlikely to be ready for LAFC in CCC this week.
tombogert.bsky.social reports that the Columbus Crew are signing midfielder Amar Sejdic, 28 y.o.
Played in Nashville sparingly in 2024, with his best coming out in Atlanta and Montreal prior. Solid depth option, unlikely to be ready for LAFC in CCC this week.
March 2, 2025 at 5:08 PM
SIGNING TIME #Crew96:
tombogert.bsky.social reports that the Columbus Crew are signing midfielder Amar Sejdic, 28 y.o.
Played in Nashville sparingly in 2024, with his best coming out in Atlanta and Montreal prior. Solid depth option, unlikely to be ready for LAFC in CCC this week.
tombogert.bsky.social reports that the Columbus Crew are signing midfielder Amar Sejdic, 28 y.o.
Played in Nashville sparingly in 2024, with his best coming out in Atlanta and Montreal prior. Solid depth option, unlikely to be ready for LAFC in CCC this week.
FINALLY! New CrewRhino pod is up!
Talking about the win over Chicago, how #Crew96 looked while doing it, and what could improve moving forward. Also hitting on Malcom Palacios and Flaco Lopez. Listen below!
open.spotify.com/episode/05AN...
Talking about the win over Chicago, how #Crew96 looked while doing it, and what could improve moving forward. Also hitting on Malcom Palacios and Flaco Lopez. Listen below!
open.spotify.com/episode/05AN...
The CrewRhino Podcast Episode #12: Big Dub in the Dot on Crewsmas
The Crew Rhino Podcast · Episode
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February 28, 2025 at 1:33 AM
FINALLY! New CrewRhino pod is up!
Talking about the win over Chicago, how #Crew96 looked while doing it, and what could improve moving forward. Also hitting on Malcom Palacios and Flaco Lopez. Listen below!
open.spotify.com/episode/05AN...
Talking about the win over Chicago, how #Crew96 looked while doing it, and what could improve moving forward. Also hitting on Malcom Palacios and Flaco Lopez. Listen below!
open.spotify.com/episode/05AN...
CREW TIME!
William Bender reports #Crew96 are interested in Jose "Flaco" Lopez of Palmeiras. 24 years old with 22 goals in 61 apps across 2024.
Wouldn't come cheap but deemed a surplus at Palmeiras, deal yet to be initiated afaik.
William Bender reports #Crew96 are interested in Jose "Flaco" Lopez of Palmeiras. 24 years old with 22 goals in 61 apps across 2024.
Wouldn't come cheap but deemed a surplus at Palmeiras, deal yet to be initiated afaik.
February 14, 2025 at 8:52 PM
CREW TIME!
William Bender reports #Crew96 are interested in Jose "Flaco" Lopez of Palmeiras. 24 years old with 22 goals in 61 apps across 2024.
Wouldn't come cheap but deemed a surplus at Palmeiras, deal yet to be initiated afaik.
William Bender reports #Crew96 are interested in Jose "Flaco" Lopez of Palmeiras. 24 years old with 22 goals in 61 apps across 2024.
Wouldn't come cheap but deemed a surplus at Palmeiras, deal yet to be initiated afaik.
Reposted by Ben Zimmermann
The deal is done: Real Betis have completed all documents to sign Colombia international Cucho Hernandez from the Columbus Crew, I'm told.
Deal is worth $16m including add-ons + Crew retain sell on %.
Deal is worth $16m including add-ons + Crew retain sell on %.
February 3, 2025 at 10:59 PM
The deal is done: Real Betis have completed all documents to sign Colombia international Cucho Hernandez from the Columbus Crew, I'm told.
Deal is worth $16m including add-ons + Crew retain sell on %.
Deal is worth $16m including add-ons + Crew retain sell on %.
New CrewRhino!
Talked about Cuchos departure, Steven Moreira, Yaw Yeboah, Pipa back with the club, and more!
open.spotify.com/episode/0oHg...
Talked about Cuchos departure, Steven Moreira, Yaw Yeboah, Pipa back with the club, and more!
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The CrewRhino Podcast Episode #10: Farewell, Cucho
The Crew Rhino Podcast · Episode
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February 4, 2025 at 5:20 PM
New CrewRhino!
Talked about Cuchos departure, Steven Moreira, Yaw Yeboah, Pipa back with the club, and more!
open.spotify.com/episode/0oHg...
Talked about Cuchos departure, Steven Moreira, Yaw Yeboah, Pipa back with the club, and more!
open.spotify.com/episode/0oHg...
NEW. USL. RHINO!
Plenty to talk about between record deals, Pre-season finally starting, and a flurry of in league moves that have rattled my brain to the earths end. Oh, and Miami have life!
open.spotify.com/episode/2Eyh...
Plenty to talk about between record deals, Pre-season finally starting, and a flurry of in league moves that have rattled my brain to the earths end. Oh, and Miami have life!
open.spotify.com/episode/2Eyh...
USL Rhino Episode 12: ELECTRIC signings
USL Rhino · Episode
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January 28, 2025 at 4:44 PM
NEW. USL. RHINO!
Plenty to talk about between record deals, Pre-season finally starting, and a flurry of in league moves that have rattled my brain to the earths end. Oh, and Miami have life!
open.spotify.com/episode/2Eyh...
Plenty to talk about between record deals, Pre-season finally starting, and a flurry of in league moves that have rattled my brain to the earths end. Oh, and Miami have life!
open.spotify.com/episode/2Eyh...
The latest on the Crew including:
Christian Ramirez update, AZ interest abroad, Hinestrozas imminent departure, and the first team signing of Stas Lapkes!
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Christian Ramirez update, AZ interest abroad, Hinestrozas imminent departure, and the first team signing of Stas Lapkes!
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Our Crew: Marino Update, Christian Ramirez, Stas Lapkes, And More
Providing more updates and thoughts on the latest reports from this off-season
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January 25, 2025 at 3:10 PM
The latest on the Crew including:
Christian Ramirez update, AZ interest abroad, Hinestrozas imminent departure, and the first team signing of Stas Lapkes!
open.substack.com/pub/thecrewr...
Christian Ramirez update, AZ interest abroad, Hinestrozas imminent departure, and the first team signing of Stas Lapkes!
open.substack.com/pub/thecrewr...
Reposted by Ben Zimmermann
🟡 Sources: Columbus Crew star Cucho Hernandez wants to stay at the club, but wants a new contract. There hasn’t been an offer from Columbus.
Also: Crew rejected a bid from Botafogo, but the rumor that Cucho asked for $8m salary is not true in any way.
🤝 @pipesierra.bsky.social
Also: Crew rejected a bid from Botafogo, but the rumor that Cucho asked for $8m salary is not true in any way.
🤝 @pipesierra.bsky.social
January 21, 2025 at 7:29 PM
🟡 Sources: Columbus Crew star Cucho Hernandez wants to stay at the club, but wants a new contract. There hasn’t been an offer from Columbus.
Also: Crew rejected a bid from Botafogo, but the rumor that Cucho asked for $8m salary is not true in any way.
🤝 @pipesierra.bsky.social
Also: Crew rejected a bid from Botafogo, but the rumor that Cucho asked for $8m salary is not true in any way.
🤝 @pipesierra.bsky.social
Crewrhino🚨
Newest episode now up, talking Lassi Lappalainen, the frugal window so far, and the possibility that young CB Malcom Palacios joins the squad!
open.spotify.com/episode/4IJp...
Newest episode now up, talking Lassi Lappalainen, the frugal window so far, and the possibility that young CB Malcom Palacios joins the squad!
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The CrewRhino Podcast Episode #9: Finnish Signing, Frugality, and Malcom Palacios
The Crew Rhino Podcast · Episode
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January 20, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Crewrhino🚨
Newest episode now up, talking Lassi Lappalainen, the frugal window so far, and the possibility that young CB Malcom Palacios joins the squad!
open.spotify.com/episode/4IJp...
Newest episode now up, talking Lassi Lappalainen, the frugal window so far, and the possibility that young CB Malcom Palacios joins the squad!
open.spotify.com/episode/4IJp...