# State of the Crew | USMNT Drama | USMNT v Senegal Preview

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Podcast: [4 The Crew Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/4-the-crew-podcast-7203087)
Published: 2026-05-29T08:31:31+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/4-the-crew-podcast/episodes/State-of-the-Crew--USMNT-Drama--USMNT-v-Senegal-Preview-e3k286l
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## Resource

What exactly is the state of the Columbus Crew right now? After a turbulent stretch filled with coaching changes, inconsistent performances, and signs of life starting to emerge again, Matt and Gabe sit down to evaluate where the Crew truly stand. Are things finally stabilizing under Laurent Courtois? What still needs fixing? And what should expectations actually be moving forward? Then the conversation shifts to the growing drama surrounding the United States men's national soccer team. We break down the latest controversies, roster discourse, fan frustration, and the bigger questions surrounding the direction of the national team. To close the episode, we preview the upcoming USMNT vs Senegal matchup and what the U.S. needs to show in a match that suddenly feels very important.

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