# The Crew Have A Big Decision To Make Up Front | Crew Fall Away To Charlotte | How Do You Manage 3 Competitions?

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Podcast: [4 The Crew Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/4-the-crew-podcast-7203087)
Published: 2026-08-17T07:59:36+00:00
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## Resource

The Columbus Crew's loss to Charlotte was a rough one, but it also raised some much bigger questions about where this team stands heading into a massive stretch of the season. Matt, Gabe, and Jay break down the Crew's 3-1 loss to Charlotte, the biggest moments from the match, and what went wrong as Columbus failed to build on its recent momentum. Then we turn our attention to one of the biggest questions surrounding the roster: striker. Martinez, Adams, Tapia, Gazdag, Thiare...Who should be starting? Who deserves more minutes? And if you had to make some tough decisions, who are you starting, benching, or selling? We also preview the Crew's upcoming midweek clash with CF Montreal before taking a bigger look at the rest of the season. Columbus is still alive in three different competitions, and managing the squad, minutes, priorities, and expectations could define how this difficult season is remembered.

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