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Columbus Crew sits 25th in MLS with a 9-5-15 record after losing 3-2 to Portland Timbers. Cole Bassett led passing with 68 accurate passes while Wessam Abou Ali struggled with only 3 shots. Rudy Camacho provided 74 accurate passes but defensive stability remains a concern following Patrick Schulte's 3 saves. Jamal Thiaré's late goal against Inter Miami offered hope, but the firing of Federico Higuain adds instability. This episode analyzes the central midfield battle, defensive line vulnerabilities, and roster cuts needed to avoid missing the playoffs entirely.

In this episode: Central Midfield Control Battle · Defensive Line Stability · Roster Cuts and Trends.

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Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/mls/clb/2026-10-18/transcript.html

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