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

<p>Matt, Gabe, and Jay break down the Columbus Crew’s 3-1 win over Atlas in the opening game of Leagues Cup.</p><p>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 &amp; 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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p>