In 2008, the Columbus Crew won MLS Cup. But that isn't a spoiler...because on this six-part podcast series, host J.D. Smith takes you on a deep dive through some of the moments that made that Columbus Crew team the juggernaut it became. From stories told
The 2008 Columbus Crew was a legendary team. But, that team was immediately and undeniably changed just days after the historic victory in MLS Cup. The victory celebrations and tough emotions that followed are laid bare in the final chapter of the 2008 season. Hosted by J.D. Smith, and featuring Duncan Oughton, Gino Padula, Danny O'Rourke, Mark McCullers, Steve Sirk, Shawn Mitchell, Neil Sika, and Dave Stephany.
The Columbus Crew made it to MLS Cup. Hear the story of how the Crew hoisted their first MLS Cup, as told by those who were there. Hosted by J.D. Smith, and featuring Frankie Hejduk, Duncan Oughton, Gino Padula, Danny O'Rourke, Steve Sirk, and John Clem.
Brian McBride came back to Columbus, but he was wearing the wrong uniform. The 2008 Eastern Conference Finals was a monumental victory for the Black and Gold as they vanquished an old foe with familiar faces on their way to the club's first ever MLS Cup appearance.Hosted by J.D. Smith, and featuring Frankie Hejduk, Duncan Oughton, Gino Padula, Danny O'Rourke, Shawn Mitchell, Neil Sika, and Steve Sirk
One of the most recognizable supporters groups in MLS got their start in 2008. Hear how the Nordecke was formed, and the challenges it faced, during that very first year of existence. Hosted by J.D. Smith, and featuring Duncan Oughton, Frankie Hejduk, Danny O'Rourke, Gino Padula, Mark McCullers, Steve Sirk, Patrick Guldan, Dave Stephany, John Clem, and Grant Thurmond.
Columbus was putting together a solid team capable of winning, but they needed a legend to put them over the top. Hear the story of how the Crew acquired one of the biggest soccer stars in Argentina, and how the 2008 season started off with a bang. Hosted by J.D. Smith, and featuring Duncan Oughton, Gino Padula, Danny O'Rourke, Mark McCullers, Dave Stephany, Steve Sirk, and Patrick Guldan
Follow the story of how the 2008 team came together, from the heights of winning the Supporter's Shield in 2004, to crashing out of the playoffs that same year, and the rebuild that followed. Hosted by J.D. Smith, and featuring Duncan Oughton, Mark McCullers, Steve Sirk and Patrick Guldan.
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