The World Cup break is here

That's why we need Matt Doyle, and his power rankings

Three backs and two victories

Under new coach Laurent Courtois, the Columbus Crew hit the World Cup break with a pair of shutouts. Joy is spread over Fertilizer Field.

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RIP Bill Davidge, Mr. Blue Jacket

BEZ IS BACK

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Suddenly, the Crew run faster

The Black & Gold had their legs going after the coaching change. Coincidence?

Enter Laurent Courtois

"Past is the past. Next."

The new Crew is the old Celtic

Henrik Rydström was 3-7-4 through his first 14 games with the Crew when he got fired. Sigi Schmid was 4-6-4 through his first 14 games with the Crew in 2006, when he got fired. No, wait. Sigi didn't get fired. Godspeed, Henrik, and RIP Sigi.

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Preakness picks, Torts fined (again), more news from the Nancyverse

Henrik Rydström: "Yeah, I have some notes."

Wallowing with the Crew and Waddelling with the Blue Jackets

First order of business: Blue Jackets re-up with center Charlie Coyle

And the numbers are eye-popping

Columbus Crew given the statue treatment by New York Pigeons

"This was a disappointment, for sure."

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