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<item><title><![CDATA[Crew depart Columbus for offseason]]></title><link>http://columbus.crew.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091118&amp;content_id=7686148&amp;vkey=news_coc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t102</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:42:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://columbus.crew.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091118&amp;content_id=7686148&amp;vkey=news_coc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t102</guid><description><![CDATA[Instead of packing their bags for Seattle and a defense of their MLS Cup title on Sunday, Columbus Crew players said &quot;goodbye Columbus&quot; for the year on Tuesday.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Instead of packing their bags for Seattle and a defense of their MLS Cup title on Sunday, Columbus Crew players said "goodbye Columbus" for the year on Tuesday.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Craig Merz</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Weekly notes: Warzycha off to Africa]]></title><link>http://columbus.crew.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091117&amp;content_id=7679006&amp;vkey=news_coc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t102</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:20:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://columbus.crew.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091117&amp;content_id=7679006&amp;vkey=news_coc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t102</guid><description><![CDATA[Crew head coach Robert Warzycha has been selected to lead 18 MLS &#39;Generation adidas&#39; players to South Africa for a two-week tour that will include a trio of friendly matches. This and more in the Crew&#39;s News &amp;amp; Notes.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Crew head coach Robert Warzycha has been selected to lead 18 MLS 'Generation adidas' players to South Africa for a two-week tour that will include a trio of friendly matches. This and more in the Crew's News &amp; Notes.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[MLS alum kicks into Buckeyes history]]></title><link>http://columbus.crew.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091117&amp;content_id=7675776&amp;vkey=news_coc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t102</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:13:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://columbus.crew.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091117&amp;content_id=7675776&amp;vkey=news_coc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t102</guid><description><![CDATA[Columbus Crew Stadium and Ohio Stadium, home of the Ohio State University Buckeyes, are a mere two miles apart, but for Devin Barclay it might as well be the distant between the Earth and the moon.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Columbus Crew Stadium and Ohio Stadium, home of the Ohio State University Buckeyes, are a mere two miles apart, but for Devin Barclay it might as well be the distant between the Earth and the moon.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Craig Merz</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Crew's Marshall selected to 2009 MLS Best XI]]></title><link>http://columbus.crew.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091116&amp;content_id=7673822&amp;vkey=news_coc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t102</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:23:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://columbus.crew.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091116&amp;content_id=7673822&amp;vkey=news_coc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t102</guid><description><![CDATA[Commissioner Don Garber announced during his annual State of the League address that Crew defender Chad Marshall has been named to the 2009 MLS Best XI squad.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Commissioner Don Garber announced during his annual State of the League address that Crew defender Chad Marshall has been named to the 2009 MLS Best XI squad.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Sirk's Notebook: Game over]]></title><link>http://columbus.crew.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091113&amp;content_id=7665124&amp;vkey=news_coc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t102</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:23:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://columbus.crew.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091113&amp;content_id=7665124&amp;vkey=news_coc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t102</guid><description><![CDATA[The Massive Yellow Machine is in the shop for the winter. But sometimes that&#39;s how it goes. The 30-game warranty expires, and then games 31 and 32 bust the whole thing up.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Massive Yellow Machine is in the shop for the winter. But sometimes that's how it goes. The 30-game warranty expires, and then games 31 and 32 bust the whole thing up.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Steve Sirk</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Crew lose handle against RSL in second leg]]></title><link>http://columbus.crew.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091106&amp;content_id=7630192&amp;vkey=news_coc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t102</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:09:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://columbus.crew.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091106&amp;content_id=7630192&amp;vkey=news_coc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t102</guid><description><![CDATA[Real Salt Lake scored three unanswered goals and won the game 3-2 and the two-game series 4-2 to dethrone the defending MLS Cup champions on Thursday at Crew Stadium.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Real Salt Lake scored three unanswered goals and won the game 3-2 and the two-game series 4-2 to dethrone the defending MLS Cup champions on Thursday at Crew Stadium.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Craig Merz</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[RSL shocks Crew, takes series on aggregate]]></title><link>http://columbus.crew.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091105&amp;content_id=7630014&amp;vkey=news_coc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t102</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:39:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://columbus.crew.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091105&amp;content_id=7630014&amp;vkey=news_coc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t102</guid><description><![CDATA[Real Salt Lake scored the final three goals to overcome a 2-0 deficit and defeat the Columbus Crew 3-2 on Thursday at Crew Stadium, winning their Eastern Conference Semifinal Series 4-2 on aggregate.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Real Salt Lake scored the final three goals to overcome a 2-0 deficit and defeat the Columbus Crew 3-2 on Thursday at Crew Stadium, winning their Eastern Conference Semifinal Series 4-2 on aggregate.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Craig Merz</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Marshall surprised at defensive honor]]></title><link>http://columbus.crew.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091105&amp;content_id=7629494&amp;vkey=news_coc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t102</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:33:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://columbus.crew.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091105&amp;content_id=7629494&amp;vkey=news_coc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t102</guid><description><![CDATA[Chad Marshall was somewhat surprised that he won a second consecutive MLS Defender of the Year award Thursday.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Chad Marshall was somewhat surprised that he won a second consecutive MLS Defender of the Year award Thursday.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Craig Merz</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Crew know home crowd adds extra boost]]></title><link>http://columbus.crew.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091104&amp;content_id=7618406&amp;vkey=news_coc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t102</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:17:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://columbus.crew.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091104&amp;content_id=7618406&amp;vkey=news_coc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t102</guid><description><![CDATA[The Crew are hoping for fervent support Thursday at home in the second leg of their Eastern Conference Semifinal Series against Real Salt Lake, following a 1-0 loss in Utah on Saturday.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Crew are hoping for fervent support Thursday at home in the second leg of their Eastern Conference Semifinal Series against Real Salt Lake, following a 1-0 loss in Utah on Saturday.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Craig Merz</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Crew's Marshall named MLS Defender of the Year]]></title><link>http://columbus.crew.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091105&amp;content_id=7626866&amp;vkey=news_coc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t102</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:17:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://columbus.crew.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091105&amp;content_id=7626866&amp;vkey=news_coc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t102</guid><description><![CDATA[Major League Soccer announced today that Columbus Crew defender Chad Marshall has been voted the 2009 Visa&reg; Defender of the Year for the second consecutive season, becoming only the second player in league history to win the award in consecutive seasons (joining Carlos Bocanegra, 2002-03)]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Major League Soccer announced today that Columbus Crew defender Chad Marshall has been voted the 2009 VisaŽ Defender of the Year for the second consecutive season, becoming only the second player in league history to win the award in consecutive seasons (joining Carlos Bocanegra, 2002-03)]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Weekly update: Game 2 awaits]]></title><link>http://columbus.crew.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091104&amp;content_id=7616196&amp;vkey=news_coc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t102</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:47:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://columbus.crew.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091104&amp;content_id=7616196&amp;vkey=news_coc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t102</guid><description><![CDATA[After falling behind, 1-0, to Real Salt Lake last Saturday (Oct. 31) in the road leg of its Eastern Conference Semifinal series, the Crew returns home for the series-deciding Game 2 against &quot;The Royals&quot; this Thursday (Nov. 5) at Crew Stadium.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[After falling behind, 1-0, to Real Salt Lake last Saturday (Oct. 31) in the road leg of its Eastern Conference Semifinal series, the Crew returns home for the series-deciding Game 2 against "The Royals" this Thursday (Nov. 5) at Crew Stadium.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Crew try to stay alive in Game 2 against Real]]></title><link>http://columbus.crew.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091103&amp;content_id=7614878&amp;vkey=news_coc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t102</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:12:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://columbus.crew.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091103&amp;content_id=7614878&amp;vkey=news_coc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t102</guid><description><![CDATA[Crew try to stay alive against Real Salt Lake in Game 2 of their semifinal series.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Crew try to stay alive against Real Salt Lake in Game 2 of their semifinal series.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Crew eye back of net for comeback]]></title><link>http://columbus.crew.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091103&amp;content_id=7614600&amp;vkey=news_coc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t102</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:09:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://columbus.crew.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091103&amp;content_id=7614600&amp;vkey=news_coc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t102</guid><description><![CDATA[The Crew keep a simple defensive philosophy, especially on the road where positive results are harder to come by: Play to zero. Playing to zero is no longer an option if the defending champions are to stay alive.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Crew keep a simple defensive philosophy, especially on the road where positive results are harder to come by: Play to zero. Playing to zero is no longer an option if the defending champions are to stay alive.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Craig Merz</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Crew will play Schelotto in second leg]]></title><link>http://columbus.crew.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091102&amp;content_id=7605964&amp;vkey=news_coc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t102</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:56:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://columbus.crew.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091102&amp;content_id=7605964&amp;vkey=news_coc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t102</guid><description><![CDATA[That Columbus Crew coach Robert Warzycha takes offense with the notion that it was risky not starting reigning league MVP Guillermo Barros Schelotto in the first playoff game at Real Salt Lake might be the only offense the team has shown lately.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[That Columbus Crew coach Robert Warzycha takes offense with the notion that it was risky not starting reigning league MVP Guillermo Barros Schelotto in the first playoff game at Real Salt Lake might be the only offense the team has shown lately.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Craig Merz</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Marshall, Warzycha among finalists for 2009 MLS awards]]></title><link>http://columbus.crew.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091102&amp;content_id=7605140&amp;vkey=news_coc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t102</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:43:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://columbus.crew.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091102&amp;content_id=7605140&amp;vkey=news_coc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t102</guid><description><![CDATA[Major League Soccer today announced the finalists for its 2009 year-end awards. Winners for each award will be announced in the coming weeks, beginning with the Goalkeeper of the Year and Fair Play winners on Wednesday, Nov. 4.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Major League Soccer today announced the finalists for its 2009 year-end awards. Winners for each award will be announced in the coming weeks, beginning with the Goalkeeper of the Year and Fair Play winners on Wednesday, Nov. 4.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Crew confident heading back to Columbus]]></title><link>http://columbus.crew.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091031&amp;content_id=7589376&amp;vkey=news_coc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t102</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 22:41:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://columbus.crew.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091031&amp;content_id=7589376&amp;vkey=news_coc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t102</guid><description><![CDATA[It was nearly a perfect Halloween night for the Columbus Crew, but it was a late trick by Real Salt Lake that kept the Crew from getting a treat at Rio Tinto Stadium.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[It was nearly a perfect Halloween night for the Columbus Crew, but it was a late trick by Real Salt Lake that kept the Crew from getting a treat at Rio Tinto Stadium.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Jeremy Horton</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Crew stumble in postseason opener]]></title><link>http://columbus.crew.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091031&amp;content_id=7588796&amp;vkey=news_coc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t102</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 20:45:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://columbus.crew.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091031&amp;content_id=7588796&amp;vkey=news_coc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t102</guid><description><![CDATA[The Columbus Crew played with the poise and maturity expected of the defending MLS Cup Champions for most of the match, but surrendered a late goal that allowed Real Salt Lake to take a 1-0 lead in their Eastern Conference Semifinal Series at Rio Tinto Stadium.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Columbus Crew played with the poise and maturity expected of the defending MLS Cup Champions for most of the match, but surrendered a late goal that allowed Real Salt Lake to take a 1-0 lead in their Eastern Conference Semifinal Series at Rio Tinto Stadium.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Jeremy Horton</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Sirk's Notebook: Supporters' Shield]]></title><link>http://columbus.crew.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091031&amp;content_id=7588222&amp;vkey=news_coc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t102</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 18:33:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://columbus.crew.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091031&amp;content_id=7588222&amp;vkey=news_coc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t102</guid><description><![CDATA[The 2009 Crew have managed to repeat as Shield winners, and still have MLS Cup to play for. The unprecedented accomplishment is all the more impressive considering that the Crew faced tons of adversity.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The 2009 Crew have managed to repeat as Shield winners, and still have MLS Cup to play for. The unprecedented accomplishment is all the more impressive considering that the Crew faced tons of adversity.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Steve Sirk</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Defense is Crew's stronghold]]></title><link>http://columbus.crew.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091030&amp;content_id=7582948&amp;vkey=news_coc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t102</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:40:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://columbus.crew.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091030&amp;content_id=7582948&amp;vkey=news_coc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t102</guid><description><![CDATA[Reasons for the Crew&#39;s 3-4-1 record down the stretch start and end with the offense, because the defensive play has been even more stellar than last season when the Crew won the MLS Cup.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Reasons for the Crew's 3-4-1 record down the stretch start and end with the offense, because the defensive play has been even more stellar than last season when the Crew won the MLS Cup.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Craig Merz</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Crew visit RSL in first leg of semifinal matchup]]></title><link>http://columbus.crew.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091029&amp;content_id=7576606&amp;vkey=news_coc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t102</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:35:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://columbus.crew.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091029&amp;content_id=7576606&amp;vkey=news_coc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t102</guid><description><![CDATA[The defending MLS Cup champion Crew travel to Real Salt Lake for the first leg of their semifinal playoff matchup on Saturday.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The defending MLS Cup champion Crew travel to Real Salt Lake for the first leg of their semifinal playoff matchup on Saturday.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Crew's Carroll, Shield go hand-in-hand]]></title><link>http://columbus.crew.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091028&amp;content_id=7567038&amp;vkey=news_coc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t102</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:51:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://columbus.crew.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091028&amp;content_id=7567038&amp;vkey=news_coc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t102</guid><description><![CDATA[Brian Carroll has now been a part of the past four Shield winners, first with D.C. United in 2006 and &#39;07 and then the past two years in Columbus.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Brian Carroll has now been a part of the past four Shield winners, first with D.C. United in 2006 and '07 and then the past two years in Columbus.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Craig Merz</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Weekly Update: Visiting Salt Lake]]></title><link>http://columbus.crew.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091028&amp;content_id=7565154&amp;vkey=news_coc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t102</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:30:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://columbus.crew.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091028&amp;content_id=7565154&amp;vkey=news_coc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t102</guid><description><![CDATA[After dropping a 1-0 result to New England in its regular season finale at Crew Stadium last Sunday (Oct. 25), the MLS Supporters&#39; Shield-winning Crew travels to Sandy, Utah, this Saturday (Oct. 31) to take on Real Salt Lake.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[After dropping a 1-0 result to New England in its regular season finale at Crew Stadium last Sunday (Oct. 25), the MLS Supporters' Shield-winning Crew travels to Sandy, Utah, this Saturday (Oct. 31) to take on Real Salt Lake.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Crew hand out team awards at LC Pavilion]]></title><link>http://columbus.crew.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091027&amp;content_id=7559438&amp;vkey=news_coc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t102</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:28:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://columbus.crew.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091027&amp;content_id=7559438&amp;vkey=news_coc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t102</guid><description><![CDATA[he Columbus Crew announced the winners of its team awards at its annual Crew Team Awards Ceremony, presented by adidas, held at the Lifestyle Communities Pavilion.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[he Columbus Crew announced the winners of its team awards at its annual Crew Team Awards Ceremony, presented by adidas, held at the Lifestyle Communities Pavilion.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Reigning champs look to defend MLS Cup title]]></title><link>http://columbus.crew.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091027&amp;content_id=7557676&amp;vkey=pr_coc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t102</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:45:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://columbus.crew.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091027&amp;content_id=7557676&amp;vkey=pr_coc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t102</guid><description><![CDATA[The reigning MLS Cup-champion Columbus Crew will open its title defense with an Eastern Conference Semifinals series against Real Salt Lake, marking the first time the two sides have faced off in the MLS Cup Playoffs. ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The reigning MLS Cup-champion Columbus Crew will open its title defense with an Eastern Conference Semifinals series against Real Salt Lake, marking the first time the two sides have faced off in the MLS Cup Playoffs. ]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Crew looking for right blend of players]]></title><link>http://columbus.crew.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091026&amp;content_id=7556222&amp;vkey=news_coc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t102</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:57:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://columbus.crew.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091026&amp;content_id=7556222&amp;vkey=news_coc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t102</guid><description><![CDATA[The recent lack of results has the Columbus Crew looking for the right blend of players from a deep and talented squad for the MLS Cup Playoff run.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The recent lack of results has the Columbus Crew looking for the right blend of players from a deep and talented squad for the MLS Cup Playoff run.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Craig Merz</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Despite loss, Crew look forward to title defense]]></title><link>http://columbus.crew.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091025&amp;content_id=7546826&amp;vkey=news_coc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t102</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2009 22:41:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://columbus.crew.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091025&amp;content_id=7546826&amp;vkey=news_coc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t102</guid><description><![CDATA[Columbus had nothing on the line in the match other than determining its first-round opponent in the playoffs that start this weekend.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Columbus had nothing on the line in the match other than determining its first-round opponent in the playoffs that start this weekend.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Craig Merz</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Shorthanded Crew fall to playoff-bound Revs]]></title><link>http://columbus.crew.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091025&amp;content_id=7545708&amp;vkey=news_coc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t102</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2009 20:30:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://columbus.crew.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091025&amp;content_id=7545708&amp;vkey=news_coc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t102</guid><description><![CDATA[The New England Revolution beat Columbus 1-0 at Crew Stadium to claim the last playoff spot in the final game of the regular season.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The New England Revolution beat Columbus 1-0 at Crew Stadium to claim the last playoff spot in the final game of the regular season.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Craig Merz</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Crew show they belong on top]]></title><link>http://columbus.crew.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091024&amp;content_id=7540694&amp;vkey=news_coc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t102</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2009 19:33:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://columbus.crew.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091024&amp;content_id=7540694&amp;vkey=news_coc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t102</guid><description><![CDATA[There had to be people wondering if the Crew would regress when Sigi Schmid left for the expansion Seattle Sounders FC after the season and Warzycha was tabbed to take over on a permanent basis.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[There had to be people wondering if the Crew would regress when Sigi Schmid left for the expansion Seattle Sounders FC after the season and Warzycha was tabbed to take over on a permanent basis.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Crew clinch Supporters' Shield]]></title><link>http://columbus.crew.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091022&amp;content_id=7530240&amp;vkey=pr_coc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t102</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 23:42:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://columbus.crew.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091022&amp;content_id=7530240&amp;vkey=pr_coc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t102</guid><description><![CDATA[The Columbus Crew clinched its second consecutive Supporters&#39; Shield on Thursday night by virtue of Chivas USA&#39;s 1-0 loss to the Chicago Fire.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Columbus Crew clinched its second consecutive Supporters' Shield on Thursday night by virtue of Chivas USA's 1-0 loss to the Chicago Fire.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[East rivals Crew, Revs meet in Columbus]]></title><link>http://columbus.crew.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091022&amp;content_id=7527538&amp;vkey=news_coc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t102</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:58:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://columbus.crew.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091022&amp;content_id=7527538&amp;vkey=news_coc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t102</guid><description><![CDATA[By the time the Columbus Crew and New England Revolution kick off in the 2009 Major League Soccer season&#39;s final game, everything could be decided in the playoff race.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[By the time the Columbus Crew and New England Revolution kick off in the 2009 Major League Soccer season's final game, everything could be decided in the playoff race.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[KICKIN' BACK with Andy Iro]]></title><link>http://columbus.crew.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091014&amp;content_id=7454190&amp;vkey=news_coc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t102</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:50:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://columbus.crew.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091014&amp;content_id=7454190&amp;vkey=news_coc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t102</guid><description><![CDATA[Andy Iro, a central defender for the Columbus Crew, came out of the University of California-Santa Barbara and was the sixth overall pick in the 2008 MLS SuperDraft. Iro recently sat down for a Q&amp;amp;A with MLSnet.com. Enjoy &quot;Kickin&#39; back with Andy Iro.&quot;]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Andy Iro, a central defender for the Columbus Crew, came out of the University of California-Santa Barbara and was the sixth overall pick in the 2008 MLS SuperDraft. Iro recently sat down for a Q&amp;A with MLSnet.com. Enjoy "Kickin' back with Andy Iro."]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Second-half substitution sparks Crew]]></title><link>http://columbus.crew.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091021&amp;content_id=7517316&amp;vkey=news_coc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t102</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:24:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://columbus.crew.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091021&amp;content_id=7517316&amp;vkey=news_coc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t102</guid><description><![CDATA[Second-half substitute Emilio Renteria scored in the 74th minute Tuesday to give the Crew a 1-1 away tie with the Puerto Rico Islanders of USL-1.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Second-half substitute Emilio Renteria scored in the 74th minute Tuesday to give the Crew a 1-1 away tie with the Puerto Rico Islanders of USL-1.]]></content:encoded>
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