It was so refreshing that after the Crew lost their first game of the season, a majority of the fans were talking, tweeting, facebooking, “Columbus till I die.”  I have little patience for fair weather fans.

When I was at practice on Monday before the gang departed for San Jose, I was speaking with Adam Moffat who had a good laugh when he was talking about the fact that this was his and the teams best game this season.  Head Coach Bobby Warzycha, agreed.

They practically dominated in every category but not the most important one, goals scored.  The reassuring factor in the loss was the team felt this game was one they will build upon.  The style of play was the aggressive attack that  Warzycha was looking for from his squad.

The schedule has been a challenging one, with the LA game on Saturday, fly out Monday, game on Wednesday, fly to Colorado on Thursday and a match on Saturday against the Rapids.  Can you say, Oy Vey?  I am exhausted just thinking about it.

I am so excited for the World Cup!  I can’t believe it is almost here.  The US National team has touched down in South Africa and their preparation for England has begun.  Before they take on England June, 12 they will face Australia in an exhibition match.

The Crew is putting together some fantastic viewing parties for the World Cup. Check out thecrew.com/worldcup for all the details!

While the Crew are away, I will still play!  Well, I should say work instead of play but my job is so much fun it doesn’t feel like work!  This week I am at Muirfield Village covering The Memorial Tournament.  So this week it’s off the pitch and onto the fairways.  Although I can’t wait to watch the Crew game on Wednesday and Saturday!

Until next time, go crew!!

-Ashleigh

Crew head coach Robert Warzycha and his Generation adidas squad ended its South Africa tour with a victory Sunday (Dec. 6) finishing its two-week excursion with a winning record of 2-1-0. Warzycha was joined on the trip by several members of his Crew coaching staff, including assistant coach Mike Lapper, team athletic trainer Jason Mathews and equipment manager Rusty Wummel. Read more…

Crew head coach Robert Warzycha, and several members of his staff, continue to lead the 2009 Generation adidas squad in its tour of South Africa. The squad is 1-1-0 in its first two matches of the tour, with an opening 2-0 victory over the Orlando Pirates on Monday (Nov. 30) and a 2-1 loss to the Santos reserve squad of the South African first division on Wednesday (Dec. 2). Read more…

The Crew announced that former Crew player and assistant coach Robert Warzycha has been named as the fifth head coach in club history. Warzycha, who had been regarded as one of the top assistants in MLS, boasts an impressive resume heading into his first full-time head coaching duty.

Crew President and General Manager Mark McCullers: “Robert’s resume is impressive, from his playing experience in the English Premier League and at the international level to his experience playing and coaching in Major League Soccer. He was influential in building our program and understands what has made us successful, but he also has the vision to put his stamp on this team with his own brand of soccer. He is one of the most knowledgeable soccer minds in our league and he’s ready to assume the head coaching responsibilities of our club.”

Click here for more info on Warzycha’s hiring. Video and photos are after the jump. Read more…